Date night around Mount Dora doesn’t have to mean driving to Orlando. Between the lakes, downtown restaurants, boat tours, trails, live music and local events, there are plenty of ways to plan an evening or day together right here in Lake County. Whether you want something romantic, adventurous, outdoorsy or completely low-key, this guide is Read more…
Mount Dora makes date night pretty easy. You can have dinner in a historic home, watch the sunset over Lake Dora, tuck into a cozy book-lined dining room or keep things casual with pizza and cocktails before walking around downtown. This isn’t meant to be a ranking of every restaurant in the area. Instead, think Read more…
One of the best ways to experience Mount Dora, Tavares and Eustis is from the water. Lake Dora, the Dora Canal and the Harris Chain of Lakes offer everything from relaxing narrated cruises to kayaking, pontoon rentals, seaplane rides and adventures where you actually get to drive the boat. The question isn’t whether there is Read more…
If you are thinking about moving to Mount Dora, you are probably trying to answer much more than whether you like the downtown. You may be comparing neighborhoods, schools, commute times, home prices, weather, waterfront options and what everyday life actually looks like once you live here. That is what this guide is for. It Read more…
One of the advantages of Mount Doraās Central Florida location is being able to enjoy a smaller lakefront community while still having Orlando, airports, theme parks, beaches and other popular destinations within driving distance. If youāre just getting to know the area, start with our Mount Dora community guide for a broader look at downtown, Read more…
Ready for fall in Lake County? Weāve rounded up some of the best pumpkin patches, fall festivals, craft fairs, farm events and seasonal celebrations happening around Mount Dora, Eustis, Tavares, Sorrento and the surrounding area. Fall may still feel a little like summer in Central Florida, but that doesnāt stop us from celebrating. From corn Read more…
