Mount Dora

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Located just north of Orlando, Mount Dora provides a slower-paced atmosphere than larger cities nearby while offering plenty of attractions to explore. The city’s downtown area is particularly noteworthy: Its streets are lined with quaint restaurants, antique stores, and other unique shops that give it an Old World feel reminiscent of days gone by. Annual events like Mount Dora Craft Fair draw visitors from all around Florida and beyond looking to experience some of Mount Dora’s charm.

In addition to its vibrant downtown area, Mount Dora boasts many outdoor recreational activities that take advantage of its warm climate year-round. Visitors can rent canoes or kayaks along Lake Dora or hike along trails at the nearby Lake Norris Conservation Area. Yearly festivals like Cycle Mount Dora let cyclists hit the roads and enjoy scenic routes around town or through neighboring towns like Eustis or Tavares.

For those looking for a bit of culture, plenty of options are available in Mount Dora, such as art galleries, movie theatres, museum exhibitions, and live music performances throughout the year at venues like Gilbert Park or Melon Patch Theatre. No matter what visitors are looking for during their stay in Central Florida, Mount Dora has something unique to offer everyone!