Location: Mount Dora
Top Things to do in Mount Dora
Countries
The 10 Best Things to do in Mount Dora, Florida (FL)
Mount Dora is a U.S. city in Lake County, Florida. As of 2011, the United States Census Bureau estimates the Mount Dora population at 12,534. It is part of the Orlando-Kissimmee, FL, Metropolitan Statistical Area. Founded in 1880, Mount Dora is known for its small town charm. It has many antique shops in the downtown area. The downtown area overlooks Lake Dora. Mount Dora is home to one of three freshwater lighthouses in Florida. It hosts many monthly festivals and is known as the "Festival City."
Restaurants in Mount Dora
1. Taste of Our Town Mount Dora
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 153 reviews
A Guided Tasting Tour of Local Foods and Wines...Join us as we explore our historic town of Mount Dora. We will drop into 8 or 9 charming restaurants, quaint food shops, and local wine bistros. As we stroll through tree-lined streets, we will also savor a "taste" of Mount Dora's rich culture and lakeside beauty. We are confident you will have a fun filled time and a satisfied tummy.
2. Sonnentag Theater at the Icehouse
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 25 reviews
3. Glide Adventure Tours
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 750 reviews
Discover Mount Dora, Florida in the most unique way. Experience the fun and adventure of riding your very own Segway personal transporter through our beautiful and historic town. After a short safety training session our guides will take you to Evans Park to try out your "Segway legs" and allow you to zip and fly along the ground in a way you have never done before. We'll head over to the iconic lighthouse for a great photo op and then trek off road through Palm Island Park and along the waterfront boardwalk to spy native birds, plants and maybe an alligator. The adventure continues as we "Climb Mount Dora" to its 184 ft peak then glide back down through the center of town and past historic homes to hear about the history of Mount Dora. Our guides will point out unique places to shop, stay and eat along your journey before heading back to the marina . Your Glide Adventure Segway tour includes a personal guide, use of equipment, and Segway orientation—no prior experience necessary.
4. CatBoat Adventure Tours
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 441 reviews
Experience Old Florida on a guided boat tour of Lake Dora and the famous Dora Canal on the Harris Chain of Lakes. You drive the boat! Your local, expert tour guide will share the history of this unique part of Central Florida and it's abundant wildlife along the way.
5. First Baptist Church of Mount Dora
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2 reviews
Discover the heart of our church as you - Experience God in dynamic worship, Equip yourself with God's Word in Sunday School "Real" Life Groups, and Engage our world with God's love through missions.
6. Under the Cherry Blossoms
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 45 reviews
Positive handmade local art gift shop in the heart of downtown Mount Dora, FL truly Someplace Special. Unique Jewelry, Artwork, Aprons, Scarves, Cards, Soaps and more created by over 30 local artists as well as Harmony Kingdom box figurines from the UK. Come in for your free hug, to purchase something unique for yourself (you deserve it!), for a special gift that you won't find everywhere or to let the happiness from our uplifting ceiling rain down on you. Either way come visit us at Under the Cherry Blossoms gift shop in beautiful Mount Dora, FL. Much love & Hugs!!
Reviewed By shorttripsOcala_FL
I enjoyed seeing the arts and craft creations of local artists - and found a great gift choice by Aphrodite art design. Artist "on duty" was very knowledgeable and a great help.
7. Mount Dora Olive Oil Company
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 85 reviews
Reviewed By SherieN_13 - Michigan City, United States
Amazing, Fresh Flavored Olive Oil to go down the line and taste test with bread! You can pick out your favorite Oils and then buy what size bottle you like. On to the next room to sample delicate Balsamic Flavored Vinagerettes with little bits of bread. This helps you pick out the best of the best for your taste buds. You cannot go wrong here. You can then order online when you run out and they will ship to you!
8. Matamo Designs
9. Central Florida Bass Charters
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 26 reviews
Your premier bass fishing guide. Servicing the Orlando area and Lake County including The Villages, Leesburg, Mount Dora and Clermont. Owned and operated by Capt. Grady Maynard, Central Florida Bass Charter Guide Service offers 5 and 8-hour fresh water bass fishing trips in Central Florida. We specialize on the Harris Chain of lakes which is well known for it's trophy largemouth bass.
10. Renninger's Vintage Antique Center & Farmer's Flea Market
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 429 reviews
Located on 117 acres of scenic, rolling land, in beautiful Lake County, the heart of Central Florida. Amid spreading oaks, garlands of Spanish moss waving gently from their branches, you'll find the best of both worlds!Renninger's Mount Dora Markets are just 30 minutes north of Orlando, FL, on U.S. 441, just north of Route 46. Antiques Center Open Fridays 10 to 4, Saturdays & Sundays 9 to 5.Farmers & Flea Sat. & Sun 8 to 4
Reviewed By Jmits1 - Raleigh, United States
It was our first time to visit Mt. Dora and we wondered why there were so many cars everywhere on this weekend. The next morning I was searching for things to do and saw this show-listing so we headed over there about 11:30. We couldn't believe all the cars parked at the market and how massive this was. We first walked a good portion of the flea market and the buildings on that side. We didn't see much we 'needed' and then headed over to the antique side about 2:30. We enjoyed this side much more as we looking at so many interesting items. They have these cute little buildings that are open every weekend but we didn't have enough time to go in many of them. That probably was a good thing as we kept finding things to buy in this area! It turns out that we were there during an Extravaganza Weekend that only takes place three times a year. During these shows, they have far more vendors than every weekend.
