Local Walking Areas
Sightseeing
The antique mart is open on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays. The farmer's market and flea market areas are weekends only.
39 íbúar mæla með
Renninger's Antique Center
20651 US-441The antique mart is open on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays. The farmer's market and flea market areas are weekends only.
Food scene
Excellent food and service. During the cooler months, you'd best make a reservation. They have a nice bar upstairs with a smaller menu that does not require a reservation. There is a small patio in front that allows pets and back patio that doesn't.
71 íbúar mæla með
Goblin Market
330 Dora Drawdy WayExcellent food and service. During the cooler months, you'd best make a reservation. They have a nice bar upstairs with a smaller menu that does not require a reservation. There is a small patio in front that allows pets and back patio that doesn't.
Dog Parks
Carla Gnann-Thompson Memorial Dog Park
721 Hill St5 minutes away
Mt Dora Dog Park
1550 E 11th Ave15 minutes away
GREAT DOG PARK! 45 minutes away but if you're in the Deland area (which has some great dining options), and have your dog with you, it's a must. 10 acres with a pond and dog wash station.
Barkley Square Dog Park
1010 N Ridgewood AveGREAT DOG PARK! 45 minutes away but if you're in the Deland area (which has some great dining options), and have your dog with you, it's a must. 10 acres with a pond and dog wash station.
If you're out that way, it's another place where Fido can run. Not my favorite dog park. It's been years since I was out there b/c it was bare bones - no trees, small but at least it exists. The rest of the park is great.
North Lake Community Park
40730 Roger Giles RdIf you're out that way, it's another place where Fido can run. Not my favorite dog park. It's been years since I was out there b/c it was bare bones - no trees, small but at least it exists. The rest of the park is great.
This park has a great playground for kids, a small dog park and other resources. Closes at 6PM sharp!
The Miracle Field at Lake Idamere Park
12335 County Rd 448This park has a great playground for kids, a small dog park and other resources. Closes at 6PM sharp!
Walking Trails
This short and shady 3.51-mile path along residential Lake Gertrude is surrounded by lush landscaping and beautiful Mount Dora homes along the lakefront. The path is paved and flat - perfect for strolling and keeping your shoes clean. Leashed dogs are welcome.
Dusk and dawn walkers will see plenty of small rabbits nibbling along the western shore.
One place to park is on Sylvan Dr. where it meets W. Avalon Way, off of Overlook Dr. The other end can be accessed off of Morningside Dr. and Gertrude Place or Morningside Dr. And Park Place.
Lake Gertrude
This short and shady 3.51-mile path along residential Lake Gertrude is surrounded by lush landscaping and beautiful Mount Dora homes along the lakefront. The path is paved and flat - perfect for strolling and keeping your shoes clean. Leashed dogs are welcome.
Dusk and dawn walkers will see plenty of small rabbits nibbling along the western shore.
One place to park is on Sylvan Dr. where it meets W. Avalon Way, off of Overlook Dr. The other end can be accessed off of Morningside Dr. and Gertrude Place or Morningside Dr. And Park Place.
If you enjoy nature and walking, the preserve is walking distance from my house. It offers various well-marked paths with small hills, a hidden flowing creek, a large pond and plenty of gopher tortoises, water birds and butterflies. The blue markings keep you on the Lake Alfred Trail, which loops the lake and the red markings are for the Ravine Trail. Open 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Located at 2010 Abrams Road in Eustis, behind the LDS Church. Sadly, pets are NOT allowed.
8 íbúar mæla með
Hidden Waters Preserve
2010 Abrams RdIf you enjoy nature and walking, the preserve is walking distance from my house. It offers various well-marked paths with small hills, a hidden flowing creek, a large pond and plenty of gopher tortoises, water birds and butterflies. The blue markings keep you on the Lake Alfred Trail, which loops the lake and the red markings are for the Ravine Trail. Open 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Located at 2010 Abrams Road in Eustis, behind the LDS Church. Sadly, pets are NOT allowed.
The 230 acres include not only a nature center, swinging bridge, picnic area and educational exhibits, but also a network of short, wide trails that meander through a variety of upland and wetland habitats with lots of opportunities for spotting wildlife. A boardwalk leads to a covered dock on Trout Lake. Open 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on most days. Located at 520 East County Road 44 in Eustis. There are alligators so leash your pets and keep an eye on your little ones.
11 íbúar mæla með
Trout Lake Nature Center Inc
County Road 44The 230 acres include not only a nature center, swinging bridge, picnic area and educational exhibits, but also a network of short, wide trails that meander through a variety of upland and wetland habitats with lots of opportunities for spotting wildlife. A boardwalk leads to a covered dock on Trout Lake. Open 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on most days. Located at 520 East County Road 44 in Eustis. There are alligators so leash your pets and keep an eye on your little ones.
Oak hammocks, upland scrub, hardwood forested areas and old citrus groves fill this 136-acre reserve that also encompasses a 20-acre lake and wetlands. There are multiple trail loops where hikers might stumble upon interesting reindeer moss in shady areas or gopher tortoises in the scrub habitats.
Located at 36300 County Road 44A in Eustis.
Open dawn to dusk.
Lake May Reserve
36300 County Rd 44AOak hammocks, upland scrub, hardwood forested areas and old citrus groves fill this 136-acre reserve that also encompasses a 20-acre lake and wetlands. There are multiple trail loops where hikers might stumble upon interesting reindeer moss in shady areas or gopher tortoises in the scrub habitats.
Located at 36300 County Road 44A in Eustis.
Open dawn to dusk.
770-acre conservation area with more than six miles of passive recreational trails. Good for fishing, canoeing, kayaking, and wildlife viewing. The area has become popular with birders due to its nearly 120 species, including bald eagles, blue-winged warblers, Henslow’s sparrows, swallow-tailed kites and others. Visitors will find public restrooms, picnic tables, a canoe and kayak launch area and a dog-friendly trail.
Located at 2280 Pine Meadows Golf Course Road in Eustis.
Open dawn to dusk.
Pine Meadows Conservation Area
2280 Pine Meadows Golf Course Rd770-acre conservation area with more than six miles of passive recreational trails. Good for fishing, canoeing, kayaking, and wildlife viewing. The area has become popular with birders due to its nearly 120 species, including bald eagles, blue-winged warblers, Henslow’s sparrows, swallow-tailed kites and others. Visitors will find public restrooms, picnic tables, a canoe and kayak launch area and a dog-friendly trail.
Located at 2280 Pine Meadows Golf Course Road in Eustis.
Open dawn to dusk.
8-acre preservation area just outside downtown Mount Dora. It's flat and much of it is elevated right over the water. Leashed dogs are welcome.
The board walk leads to wooded areas where hikers can see birds and alligators. There are covered areas, benches and picnic tables along the way.
Located at 411 South Tremain Street in Mount Dora. Plenty of parking.
Trail hours are daily from dawn to sunset.
Palm Island Boardwalk
411 S Tremain St8-acre preservation area just outside downtown Mount Dora. It's flat and much of it is elevated right over the water. Leashed dogs are welcome.
The board walk leads to wooded areas where hikers can see birds and alligators. There are covered areas, benches and picnic tables along the way.
Located at 411 South Tremain Street in Mount Dora. Plenty of parking.
Trail hours are daily from dawn to sunset.
1178-acre watershed preserve with six multi-loop grassy trails that wind through forest, marsh, hardwood hammocks and lakeside habitats. This vast preserve is known for its great bird-watching - Florida sandhill cranes, pileated woodpeckers, great horned owls, herons and other birds.
Parking available at 11931 Sawgrass Island Road in Umatilla. Trail hours are 8:00 a.m. to sunset.
Another access point is 41354 Thomas Boat Landing Rd, Umatilla, FL 32784
Use the below for trail maps and additional info.
https://www.google.com/search?client=firefox-b-1-d&q=Sawgrass%20Island%20Preserve%2C%20Umatilla&tbs=lf:1,lf_ui:1&tbm=lcl&rflfq=1&num=10&rldimm=9430708851010501025&lqi=CiJTYXdncmFzcyBJc2xhbmQgUHJlc2VydmUsIFVtYXRpbGxhSJrnoeuXq4CACFpLChhzYXdncmFzcyBpc2xhbmQgcHJlc2VydmUQABABEAIYABgBGAIYAyIhc2F3Z3Jhc3MgaXNsYW5kIHByZXNlcnZlIHVtYXRpbGxhkgELaGlraW5nX2FyZWE&phdesc=3ciUq-z_tSw&ved=2ahUKEwijp8mIuoXwAhW0SjABHV7hBP4QvS4wAHoECA4QJA&rlst=f#rlfi=hd:;si:9430708851010501025,l,CiJTYXdncmFzcyBJc2xhbmQgUHJlc2VydmUsIFVtYXRpbGxhSJrnoeuXq4CACFpLChhzYXdncmFzcyBpc2xhbmQgcHJlc2VydmUQABABEAIYABgBGAIYAyIhc2F3Z3Jhc3MgaXNsYW5kIHByZXNlcnZlIHVtYXRpbGxhkgELaGlraW5nX2FyZWE,y,3ciUq-z_tSw;mv:[[28.9532575,-81.7565786],[28.9457234,-81.756956]];tbs:lrf:!1m4!1u2!2m2!2m1!1e1!2m1!1e2!3sIAE,lf:1,lf_ui:1
Sawgrass Island Preserve South Trailhead
11931 Sawgrass Island Rd1178-acre watershed preserve with six multi-loop grassy trails that wind through forest, marsh, hardwood hammocks and lakeside habitats. This vast preserve is known for its great bird-watching - Florida sandhill cranes, pileated woodpeckers, great horned owls, herons and other birds.
Parking available at 11931 Sawgrass Island Road in Umatilla. Trail hours are 8:00 a.m. to sunset.
Another access point is 41354 Thomas Boat Landing Rd, Umatilla, FL 32784
Use the below for trail maps and additional info.
https://www.google.com/search?client=firefox-b-1-d&q=Sawgrass%20Island%20Preserve%2C%20Umatilla&tbs=lf:1,lf_ui:1&tbm=lcl&rflfq=1&num=10&rldimm=9430708851010501025&lqi=CiJTYXdncmFzcyBJc2xhbmQgUHJlc2VydmUsIFVtYXRpbGxhSJrnoeuXq4CACFpLChhzYXdncmFzcyBpc2xhbmQgcHJlc2VydmUQABABEAIYABgBGAIYAyIhc2F3Z3Jhc3MgaXNsYW5kIHByZXNlcnZlIHVtYXRpbGxhkgELaGlraW5nX2FyZWE&phdesc=3ciUq-z_tSw&ved=2ahUKEwijp8mIuoXwAhW0SjABHV7hBP4QvS4wAHoECA4QJA&rlst=f#rlfi=hd:;si:9430708851010501025,l,CiJTYXdncmFzcyBJc2xhbmQgUHJlc2VydmUsIFVtYXRpbGxhSJrnoeuXq4CACFpLChhzYXdncmFzcyBpc2xhbmQgcHJlc2VydmUQABABEAIYABgBGAIYAyIhc2F3Z3Jhc3MgaXNsYW5kIHByZXNlcnZlIHVtYXRpbGxhkgELaGlraW5nX2FyZWE,y,3ciUq-z_tSw;mv:[[28.9532575,-81.7565786],[28.9457234,-81.756956]];tbs:lrf:!1m4!1u2!2m2!2m1!1e1!2m1!1e2!3sIAE,lf:1,lf_ui:1
Borgartillaga
Siðir og menning
Dogs not allowed to attend Mount Dora festivals
The most popular draw to Mount Dora is the annual Art Festival in February and dogs are not allowed. For the most part, Mount Dora forbids dogs from their street festivals.
Eustis and Tavares don't seem to share this ban.