Places & things to do.

Bowersock Gallery

Fine art gallery on 4th Avenue specializing in contemporary, modern, and classical impressionism. Representing 30+ established artists with works spanning portrait, landscape, sculpture, and encaustic.

Cauley Lott Park

Community park on North Highland Street in Mount Dora with a playground, sports courts, and open space. A family-friendly recreation area serving the north side of town.

Country Club of Mount Dora

18-hole golf club in the rolling hills of Mount Dora featuring a Lloyd Cliffton-designed course with water on 16 of 18 holes, plus tennis, pickleball courts, and a pool complex.

Donnelly Park

Named for Mount Dora's first mayor, this downtown park is the site of the annual tree lighting, blueberry festival, and community events year-round. Pickleball courts, a fountain, and a veterans memorial make it the social hub of town.

Elizabeth Evans Park

Small waterfront park on Lake Dora in downtown Mount Dora with benches and lake views. A quiet spot for a quick break or photo opportunity while exploring the shops.

Forres Playground

Community playground in Mount Dora providing play equipment and green space for families on East 9th Avenue.

Frank Brown Park

Gilbert Park

Lakefront park on Lake Dora with a boat launch, fishing pier, and scenic views. A peaceful spot to watch the sunset or launch a kayak for a paddle on the lake.

Grantham Pointe (Light House)

Home of Mount Dora's iconic inland lighthouse on Lake Dora — one of the few freshwater lighthouses in the state. A picturesque waterfront walk with stunning views and a must-see photo spot.

Hidden Waters Preserve

Nature preserve near Eustis with hiking trails through wetlands and hardwood hammock. A quiet escape for nature lovers and birders.

Jane Slivka Gallery

Art gallery on 3rd Avenue in downtown Mount Dora showcasing fine art from local and regional artists. A charming stop during the monthly Art Stroll.

Lauren Graham Cunningham

Art gallery and studio on Dora Drawdy Way in Mount Dora featuring original works by the artist. A creative space in the heart of the Mount Dora arts scene.

Lincoln Avenue Park West Disc Golf Course

Free disc golf course on the east side of Mount Dora with a wooded layout that challenges players of all levels. Bring your own discs and enjoy a round in the shade.

Modernism Museum Mount Dora

Museum showcasing 20th and 21st century art, furniture, and design with rotating exhibitions. A cultural gem in an intimate downtown setting.

Mount Dora Golf Club

Historic member-owned public golf course established in 1946, featuring an 18-hole par-70 layout across 88 rolling acres that's been called 'the longest 5,700 yards in Florida.'

Mount Dora History Museum

Housed in the town's original 1923 fire station and jail, this small museum tells Mount Dora's story from the 1870s to today through historical photos, artifacts, and exhibits. Open Tuesday through Sunday, 1-4pm.

Mount Dora Music Hall

Intimate live music venue in downtown Mount Dora featuring tribute shows, jazz, and acoustic performances.

Mount Dora Trail

A 2.5-mile mountain bike trail loop through a forested area with options for beginner through advanced riders, plus a bike wash and tools at the trailhead near the dog park.

Mount Dora Transit and Tours

Guided tour operator offering trolley rides, segway tours, and boat excursions around Mount Dora and its scenic lakefront. A fun way to explore the town with local commentary and history.

Mount Dora Yacht Club

Florida's oldest inland yacht club, established in 1913 on the banks of Lake Dora, featuring a granite bar with floor-to-ceiling lake views, a private dock, and an annual regatta tradition.

Mt Dora Parks & Recreation

Mount Dora's parks and recreation department managing local parks, sports leagues, youth programs, and community events. The hub for everything outdoor recreation in town.

Palm Island Boardwalk

Free 8-acre nature preserve on Lake Dora with a 1/3-mile boardwalk winding through old-growth live oaks and ancient cypress, offering frequent sightings of alligators, turtles, and wading birds.

Palm Island Park

Eight-acre nature preserve on Lake Dora with a winding boardwalk through old-growth oaks, cabbage palms, and cypress. Watch for wading birds, turtles, and gators along the water's edge. Free, open sunrise to sunset.

Recreation & Nature Park

Nature-focused recreation area in the Mount Dora area with walking trails and green space for outdoor activities.

Renninger's Antique Center

A sprawling 117-acre antique, vintage, and flea market destination in Mount Dora open on weekends. One of the largest antique markets in Florida.

Rusty Anchor Mount Dora

Pontoon boat tour company on Lake Dora run by a 4th-generation native Floridian, offering 2-hour Dora Canal wildlife tours, sunset cruises, and lunch/dinner cruises aboard covered, USCG-inspected vessels.

Sonnentag Theatre at the IceHouse

Storied 270-seat performing arts center since 1958 showcasing community theater & musicals.

Studio ArtFarm

Artist collective gallery, studio, and class space in downtown Mount Dora offering art workshops for all ages and skill levels, plus a monthly 2nd Friday art walk on Royellou Lane.

Sydonie Mansion

Historic 1883 mansion on Lake Dora designed in Mediterranean Revival style after Spain's Alhambra Castle, now a premier wedding and event venue with wrap-around porches and live oak gardens.

The Renaissance Building

A reputedly haunted grand hotel built in 1922 & renovated as a restaurant & art studios.

Trimble Park

Lakeside park with picnic & camping areas, plus a playground, trails & docks in scenic surrounds.

Violette Hill Hay Farm

30-acre hands-on petting farm in Mount Dora offering capybara encounters, horse rides, hayrides, farm school classes, and seasonal events like pumpkin patches and Christmas on the Farm.