Just 35 minutes northwest of Orlando, Mount Dora is a relaxing lakefront getaway with a bustling downtown, charming bed and breakfasts, and an abundance of parks and green spaces.
Dubbed “Festival City,” Mount Dora hosts more than 30 festivals a year, and its year-round entertainment schedule means there’s always something to do. In addition to the longstanding Mount Dora Arts Festival, the city’s arts and culture scene offers a variety of galleries and museums, including Modernism Museum Mount Dora, where visitors can also dine on contemporary Florida cuisine at 1921 Mount Dora and shop at the museum store. For a sampling of what local restaurants have to offer, take a food and wine tasting tour.
Outdoors, Mount Dora’s parks and waterways offer plenty of outdoor recreation opportunities. Do some bass fishing on Lake Dora, which spans more than 4,000 acres, and see the Mount Dora Lighthouse at Grantham Park, one of the few inland lighthouses in Florida. Families with young children will want to visit the playground at Gilbert Park, which has a large pirate ship as well as climbing features. Take an eco-tour or rent a kayak or paddleboard and explore the lake and the scenic, 1.2-mile Dora Canal.
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WATERWAYS
Take a guided eco-tour or paddle along Mount Dora’s scenic waterways.
FAMILY FUN
Visit the parks and kid-friendly attractions and events.
MUSEUMS, ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
Visit the museums and art galleries.
OUTDOOR ADVENTURES
Fish for bass in Lake Dora, paddle, and explore the parks.
PET-FRIENDLY ADVENTURES
Take your four-legged family member along with you to Mount Dora’s pet-friendly bed and breakfasts, restaurants, and parks.
ACCESSIBILITY
Explore Mount Dora’s wheelchair-accessible parks and attractions.
DINING
Sit down to an elegant dinner on the waterfront, grab a local craft brew,
SHOPPING
Find antiques, art, gifts, and boutique clothing in the shops of Mount Dora.
GOLF
Hit the links on one of the area’s scenic golf courses.
PLACES TO STAY
Book a stay at a historic inn, bed and breakfast, hotel, or vacation rental.
