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The frenetic pace of a vacation can wear anyone down. Relax while floating down the river tubing in Alexander Springs. Or go on an exhilarating drive through a gator swamp in a monster truck as tall as a house. Follow sand cranes and osprey while cruising the most beautiful waterway in the world. There are plenty of great values and fun activities in Lake County.
 
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Family Fun Destinations
Adventure Cove Mini Golf
4900 Lake Park Court
Mount Dora, FL 32757
Phone: (352) 735-6464
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Alexander Springs Recreation Area
49525 County Road 445
Altoona, FL 32702
Phone: (352) 669-3522
Fax: (352) 669-0600
Hours: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
E-mail: rrmflas@atlantic.net
Web site: www.camprrm.com/
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Citrus Tower
141 N. U.S. Highway 27
Clermont, FL 34711
Phone: (352) 394-4061
Hours: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday - Saturday
Web site: www.citrustower.com/
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Clermont Waterfront Park
East Avenue
Clermont, FL 34711
Phone: (352) 253-4915
Hours: Daily, 24 hours
Directions: SR 50 to East Avenue, north to Palm Lane, turn left
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Emeralda Marsh
Eustis, FL 32727
Phone: (352) 383-0501
Directions: North of Lisbon between county roads 42 and 44
Ferran Park
50 Ferran Park Drive
Eustis, FL 32726
Phone: (352) 357-7969
Hours: Daily, 24 hours
Web site: www.eustismainstreet.org/
Directions: SR 19 N to SR 44 W, then to Ferran Park Drive
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Florida Carriage Museum and Resort
3000 Marion County Road
Weirsdale, FL 32195
Phone: (352) 750-5500
Web site: www.fcmr.org
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Hickory Point Recreational Facility
27341 State Road 19
Tavares, FL 32778
Phone: (352) 343-3777
Hours: Park is open 24 hours. Pavillion is open 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Web site: www.lcwa.org/
Directions: US 441 to SR 19, park 7 miles on SR 19 from US 441
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Land of Green Ginger Alpacas
19845 Bill Collins Road
Eustis, FL 32736
Phone: (321) 273-0471
Fax: (321) 730-0414
Hours: By Appointment
E-mail: greengingeralpacas@msn.com
Web site: www.greengingeralpacas.com
Call for an appointment for a tour of our alpaca farm. We have 32 alpacas at the farm and will soon be opening a farm store featuring raw alpaca fleece, roving for spinning, yarn and alpaca products.
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Mount Dora History Museum
450 Royellou Lane, P.O. Box 134
Mount Dora, FL 37256
Phone: (352) 383-0006
Fax: (352) 735-6208
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Paisley Woods Bicycle Trail Southern Trailhead
24511 County Road 42
Paisley, FL 32767
Phone: (352) 669-7695
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Presidents Hall of Fame
123 N. U.S. Highway 27
Clermont, FL 34711
Phone: (352) 394-2836
Web site: www.presidentshalloffame.com
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Segway of Central Florida
140 W. 5th Avenue
Mount Dora, FL 32757
Phone: (352) 383-9900
Web site: www.segwayofcentralflorida.com
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Trout Lake Nature Center
520 E. County Road 44
Eustis, FL 32727
Phone: (352) 357-7536
Hours: Friday - Saturday., 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.; Sunday 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Web site: www.troutlakenature.org/
Directions: 1/4 mile east on County Road 44 at junction with 19, just north of Eustis
Open October 1 - April 30
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Venetian Gardens
109 E. Dixie Ave.
Leesburg, FL 34748
Phone: (352) 728-9885
Hours: From dawn to dusk
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Affinity Farms
22440 E. State Road 44
Eustis, FL 32736
Phone: (352) 357-4868
Directions: US 441 to SR 19 N, then SR 44 E
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Central Florida Nature Adventures
35830 County Road 439
Eustis, FL 32726
Phone: (352) 589-7899
Web site: www.centralfloridakayaktours.com
Choose from 5 guided kayak trips or create your own! Prices starting at $59.99. Dora Canal, Wekiva River and many more!
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Clearwater Lake Recreation Area
24511 County Road 42
Paisley, FL 32767
Phone: (352) 669-0078
Hours: 8 am - 8 pm
Web site: www.camprrm.com
$14 daily for camping $3 to swim daily
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Discovery Gardens
1951 Woodlea Road
Tavares, FL 32778
Phone: (352) 343-4101
Hours: Monday - Saturday, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Web site: discoverygardens.ifas.ufl.edu/
Directions: From Apopka and Orlando, take US 441 N into Tavares, then SR 19 S
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Eustis Lake Walk
Downtown Eustis
Eustis, FL 32726
Phone: (352) 253-4915
Hours: Daily, 24 hours
Web site: www.eustismainstreet.org/
Directions: From US 441, take SR 19 N. to Bates
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Fiddler’s Green Ranch Guided Trail Rides
42725 W. Altoona Road
Altoona, FL 32702
Phone: (352) 669-7111
Fax: (800) 947-2624
E-mail: info@fiddlersgreenranch.com
Web site: www.fiddlersgreenranch.com/
Directions: U.S. Highway 441 to SR 19 N. Stay on SR 19 to Demko Road
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Florida Scrub-jay Trail
11490 Montevista Road; P.O. Box 120757
Clermont, FL 34712
Phone: (352) 429-5566
Fax: (352) 429-5516
Hours: Sat. & Sun. 8-5 pm, special tours - please call
E-mail: info@scrubjaytrail.org
Web site: www.scrubjaytrail.org
The property has many wildlife attractions, birds, donkeys, alligators and other wildlife
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Hitch N Time Carriages
20301 Sugarloaf Mtn Rd
Clermont, FL 34715
Phone: (352) 394-8851
Web site: www.ahitchntime.com/
Carriage stand located at corner of 4th & Alexander St, downtown Mount Dora.
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Mount Dora Center for the Arts
138 E. Fifth Ave.
Mount Dora, FL 32757
Phone: (352) 383-0880
Fax: (352) 383-7753
Hours: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Monday - Friday; 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Saturday
E-mail: center@mountdoracenterforthearts.org
Web site: www.mountdoracenterforthearts.org
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Paisley Woods Bicycle Trail Northern Trailhead
45621 State Road 19
Altoona, FL 32702
Phone: (352) 669-3153
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Palatlakaha Recreation Area
1250 12th St.
Clermont, FL 34711
Phone: (352) 253-4915
Hours: Daily, 24 hours
Directions: SR 19 to SR 50, take SR 50 east and make right on to 12th Street
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Scott's Maze Adventures at Long & Scott Farms
26216 CR 448A
Mount Dora, FL 32757
Phone: (352) 383-6900
Fax: (352) 383-1832
Hours: Open to general public Saturdays & Sundays in October and November. Sat. 10-5, Sun. 1-5 - last ticket sold at 3 p.m., Groups on weekdays
E-mail: sales@longandscottfarms.com
Web site: www.longandscottfarms.com/
Tree maze and dining pavilion for corporate and special events available year round.
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Showcase of Citrus
5010 S. U.S. Highway 27
Clermont, FL 34714
Phone: (352) 394-4377
Fax: (352) 394-4786
Web site: www.showcaseofcitrus.com/
Swamp Buggy Tours & U-Pick Grove
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Uncle Donald's Farm
2713 Griffin Ave.
Lady Lake, FL 32159
Phone: (352) 753-2882
Hours: Open year round Tue. - Sat. 10am - 4pm
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