Places & things to do.

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.

Monkey Island

Discover Historic Monkey Island, a charming and one-of-a-kind attraction in Old Homosassa, Florida, known for its playful spider monkeys and rich local history.

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.

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Ocala Civic Theatre

The second largest community theater in Florida, entertaining and educating since 1950. Live professional-quality musical and dramatic productions year-round.

Ocala Downtown Square

The heart of downtown Ocala — a tree-lined public square surrounded by restaurants, shops, and galleries. Farmers markets, art walks, and community events keep the square buzzing year-round.

Ocala Golf Club

Golf club and event venue in Ocala hosting tournaments, dinner shows, and private events.

Ocala Regional Sportsplex

Multi-sport complex in Ocala hosting youth and adult leagues, tournaments, and fitness programs. Fields for soccer, football, and more across a well-maintained facility.

Ocala Wetland Recharge Park

200-acre wetland park with walking trails, boardwalks, and observation decks over restored wetlands. A surprisingly scenic spot for birding and nature walks right in Ocala.

Ocala-Marion County Veterans Memorial Park

Veteran's & war memorial park with over 5,000 commemorative bricks & plaques charting war history.

Old Courthouse Heritage Museum

Built in 1912, this courthouse where Elvis once filmed a movie now houses a local-history museum.

Old Homosassa Heritage Park and Working Waterfront

Community waterfront park on the Homosassa River featuring picnic areas, a shrimp boat playground for kids, and commercial waterfront operations, with plans for walking trails and a history museum.

Old Mill Playhouse

Epic Theatres' Old Mill Playhouse is the curated movie option in The Villages — programming mix runs broader than the typical chain, with new-release foreign and indie films, smaller-run titles, and a few blockbusters when they fit. Worth knowing about if you've been hunting for something more interesting than the latest superhero release. Showtimes update weekly at thevillages.com/entertainment/movies/.

Orange Blossom Opry

Marion County's premiere country music venue offering a variety of musical acts including country, oldies, and tribute performers.

Paddletail Waterfront Adventures: Swimming with the Manatees

Crystal River outfitter offering guided swim-with-manatees tours, kayak rentals, and eco-adventures, with expert guides and all gear included for 3-hour manatee encounters.

PADL

Paddleboard rental and water sports outfitter on the Clermont waterfront offering SUP rentals and guided lake experiences.

Palatlakaha Recreation Park

City of Clermont recreation park offering ball fields, playgrounds, and community gathering spaces near the Palatlakaha River corridor.

Palatlakaha River Park & Boat Ramp

23-acre park on the Palatlakaha River in Clermont with boat ramps to the Clermont Chain of Lakes, two fishing piers, a playground, and a mile-long nature trail through wetland and scrub habitat.

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.

Palmer Legends Country Club

Arnold Palmer-designed championship course and one of the premier 18-hole layouts in The Villages. Features a full-service restaurant and pro shop.

Paperfish Gallery & Studio

Penny's Collaboration Art Gallery

Collaborative art gallery in downtown Leesburg showcasing works from local artists.

Pirate’s Revenge

Family water park attraction in Spring Hill featuring water slides including a 400-foot enclosed tube ride with 360-degree loops and back-to-back turns.

Presidents Hall of Fame

This museum dedicated to U.S. Presidents & their families also has a miniature White House replica.

Rainbow Springs Art, Inc

Nonprofit cooperative art gallery on Walnut Street in Dunnellon representing 25+ local artists working in diverse media, with monthly public art classes and student scholarship programs.

Rainbow Springs State Park

Florida's fourth-largest spring feeds the Rainbow River with 72-degree water so clear you can see your shadow on the sandy bottom. Perfect for tubing, kayaking, and swimming in a pristine natural setting.

Rainbow Springs State Park Tubing

Seasonal tubing launch at Rainbow Springs State Park where visitors rent tubes and float 1.5 hours down the crystal-clear Rainbow River, one of Florida's first-magnitude springs.

Recreation & Nature Park

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

Reilly Arts Center

An intimate venue with state-of-the-art acoustics hosting classical, jazz, rock, and folk concerts. Great sound in a smaller room.

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.

Riverbend Cattle Company

Family-owned cattle ranch and farm store on the Withlacoochee River in Floral City. Pasture-raised, 14-day dry-aged beef and pork sold at the ranch store, online, and at area farmers markets including Brownwood in The Villages. Ranch experiences and tours available.

Robert Stebleton Fine Art

Fine art studio in Ocala featuring original paintings and curated art collections.

Roger's Park at Venetian Gardens

Splash pad, playground, and event pavilion within Venetian Gardens on the Leesburg waterfront, with scenic islands, walking trails, and free admission.

Rogers Park Splash Pad

Free splash pad in Leesburg's Rogers Park at Venetian Gardens, providing water play for kids during warm weather months.

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.

Sabal Bluff Preserve

A 55-acre nature preserve on the shores of Lake Griffin in Leesburg with 2 miles of hiking trails, scenic bluff overlooks, and excellent birding and wildlife viewing. No pets allowed.

Salt Marsh Trails - Crystal River Wildlife Refuge Complex Trailhead

The Salt Marsh Trails offer access to wetlands and are used for environmental education, with facilities constructed for public enjoyment.

Santos Trails

80+ miles of single-track mountain bike trails built on a former rock quarry — one of the top trail systems in the Southeast. Color-coded trails for all skill levels, plus the Vortex Freeride area for adrenaline junkies. Free admission.

Savannah Center

A premier performing arts venue hosting national touring acts, tribute bands, comedians, and community events. Seats over 1,000.

Sawgrass Grove

Dance under the lights and canopy of the orange grove-inspired Sawgrass Grove. Here you’ll enjoy a wide variety of live entertainment, along with unique shopping, and dining experiences including Sawgrass Tavern and a variety of shops and eateries in The Market.