Famous as a Festival City

Which hosts a spring top-rated art festival and a fall craft festival; fall bicycle rides & antique ...more boat shows; a sailing regatta; into the holiday season with the 'Lighting of Mount Dora', a wonderland created by a million twinkling lights; then the annual Christmas Walk. Close

Shopping in Mount Dora is Irresistible!

The number and variety of gift shops, fashion boutiques, decorative art galleries, ...more and interesting cafes astounds - - all within easy walking distance of each other and beautiful Lake Dora Each shop is unique and reflects the unbounded taste of the owner. Most stores are open every day. The perimeter of Mount Dora (U.S. 441) offers other shopping opportunities, services and independent businesses. Close

The Cultural Calendar knows no season.

Throughout the year, Mount Dora enjoys plays at the IceHouse Theatre, concerts and recitals ...more by international artists at the Mount Dora Festival of Music & Literature, galleryopenings, and on-going exhibitions at the Mount Dora Center for the Arts.  Directly behind the Center for the Arts on Royellou Lane is the Royellou Museum at the Old City Jail, providing a glimpse of Mount Dora life from the past to the present. Close

For Fun & Relaxation

Set sail on a sunset cruise, fish off a pier next to our inland light-house, ...more enjoy the nature walk on Palm Island - - our little island wilderness - - or stroll around the neighborhoods enjoying the sunsets and the lake views For those who like their fun less strenuous - - an evening sunset cocktail at one of the outside cafes or on the porch of the Lakeside Inn is the thing. Close

Mecca for Antique collectors!

There are probably more interesting and varied antique dealers per square foot than any... more otherplace in Florida To top that off, nearby Renninger's Antique Market attracts thousands to its many weekend fairs and extravaganzas. Close