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Hike through tropical wetland preserves, cruise the most beautiful mile of waterway in the world, cave dive in ancient springs, kayak along a Timucuan Indian trail, explore the famous Green Swamp and enjoy the best of Florida’s natural beauty. Picnicking, hiking and environmental education opportunities abound at the Trout Lake Nature Center. Whooping Cranes, Great Blue Herons, osprey and snowy-white egrets all preen freely along the Dora Canal. Enjoy all the unspoiled natural habitats offered to those who want to go back in time for the time of their lives in Lake County.
 
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Acres of Angels Alpacas
21910 Rollingwood Trail
Eustis, FL 32726
Phone: (352) 357-8366
E-mail: acresofangels@gmail.com
Web site: www.acresofangelsalpacas.com
Driving Directions
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
Driving Directions
Bartholomews Yesteryear Cruises
Recreation Park in Tavares on 441
Tavares, FL 32778
Phone: (352) 343-7047
Hours: Cruises - 10 am, 12 am, 2pm, 4pm
"The Only" Electric Boat on the Dora Flexible Hours Reservations Required
Driving Directions
Bourlay Historic Nature Park
700 N. Canal St.
Leesburg, FL 34748
Phone: (352) 343-3777
Web site: www.lcwa.org
Directions: From US Hwy. 441 in Leesburg turn N. onto Canal Street and follow into preserve
Driving Directions
Captain Doolittle's ECO Tours and Lake County's Premier Boat Tours
at Lakeside Inn, 100 N. Alexander St.
Mount Dora, FL 32757
Phone: (352) 434-8040
Web site: www.florida-secrets.com
Toll free number: (866) 269-6584
Driving Directions
Clearwater Lake Recreation Area
24511 County Road 42, 49525 CR 445
Altoona, FL 32702
Phone: (352) 669-0078
Hours: 8 am - 8 pm
Web site: www.camprrm.com
$14 daily for camping $3 to swim daily
Driving Directions
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
Driving Directions
Flat Island Preserve
2301 Owens Road
Leesburg, FL
Phone: (352) 343-3777
Web site: www.lcwa.org
Canoe Rental: $50 refundable deposit
Driving Directions
Florida Scrub-jay Trail
11490 Montevista Road; P.O. Box 120757
Clermont, FL 34712
Phone: (352) 429-5566
Fax: (352) 429-5516
Hours: Sat. and Sun. 8 to 5 p.m., 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
Driving Directions
Groveland Farmer's Market
450 S. Lake Ave. (Lake David Park)
Groveland, FL 34736
Phone: (352) 243-6318
Hours: Fridays 2-7 p.m. (year round except holidays)
Web site: www.groveland-fl.gov
Driving Directions
Heritage Eco-Tours
901 Lakeshore Blvd., 1612 Orange Ave.
Tavares, FL 32778
Phone: (352) 343-0200
Hours: Daily
Web site: www.florida-secrets.com
Directions: Departs from the Tale Chaser Grill
Driving Directions
Hidden Waters Preserve
Country Club Road
Mount Dora, FL 32757
Phone: 1-800-798-1071
Hours: 8 a.m. to sunset
Web site: www.lcwa.org
Directions: From US 441 in Mt. Dora/Eustis area, turn N. on 44B, turn W. on Waycross, turn N. on Country Club Road, preserve entrance on E. side of road.
Driving Directions
Lake County Farmer's Market
2102 County Road 452 (Expo Center Fairgrounds)
Eustis, FL 32726
Phone: (352) 357-9692
Hours: Thursday 8:15 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. (Oct.-May) 8:15 a.m. - 12 noon (June - Sept.)
Web site: www.lakecountyfl.com
Driving Directions
Lake Griffin State Park
3089 U.S. Highway 441/27
Fruitland Park, FL 34731
Phone: (352) 360-6760
Fax: (352) 360-6762
Hours: From 8 a.m. to sunset
Web site: www.floridastateparks.org
Directions: Three miles north of Leesburg on US Highway 441/27
Canoe Rental: $3 per hour, plus $4 admission fee
Driving Directions
Lake Jem Park and Boat Ramp
16141 County Road 48
Tavares, FL 32778
Phone: (352) 253-4950
Hours: From dawn to dusk
E-mail: parksandtrails@lakecountyfl.gov
Web site: www.lakecountyfl.gov
Driving Directions
Lake Norris Conservation Area
Lake Norris Road
Eustis, FL 32726
Phone: (352) 343-3777
Hours: 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Web site: www.lcwa.org
Directions: SR19 turn east on SR 42 then south SR439- turn east on 44A & drive 4.5 miles to Lake Norris Road. Turn north. Go 2.5 miles. Entrance on west side of road.
Canoe Rental: $50 refundable deposit
Driving Directions
Marsh Park & Boat Ramp
36545 Yale Retreat Road
Eustis, FL 32727
Phone: (352) 253-4950
Hours: Dawn to dusk, year round
E-mail: parksandtrails@lakecountyfl.gov
Web site: www.lakecountyfl.gov
Driving Directions
Oak Orchard Canoe Kayak Experts
840 N. Second St.
Clermont, FL 34711
Phone: (352) 242-1064
E-mail: oakorchardcanoe@rochester.rr.com
Web site: www.oakorchardcanoe.com
Call for available rental
Driving Directions
Paisley Woods Bicycle Trail Southern Trailhead
24511 County Road 42
Paisley, FL 32767
Phone: (352) 669-7695
Driving Directions
Palatlakaha River Park and Boat Ramp
12325 Hull Road
Clermont, FL 34711
Phone: (352) 253-4950
Hours: Dawn to dusk, year round
E-mail: parksandtrails@lakecountyfl.gov
Web site: www.lakecountyfl.gov
Driving Directions
Renninger's Florida Twin Markets
20651 U.S. Highway 441
Mount Dora, FL 32757
Phone: (352) 383-8393
Hours: Every weekend 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
E-mail: webmaster@renningersflorida.com
Web site: www.renningers.com
Driving Directions
Sarah Maude Mason Nature Walk
Off Lakeshore Drive and Buckhill Road
Howey-in-the-Hills, FL 34737
Phone: (352) 324-2290
Driving Directions
Showcase of Citrus
5010 S. U.S. Highway 27
Clermont, FL 34714
Phone: (352) 394-4377
Fax: (352) 394-4786
E-mail: showcaseofcitrus@earthlink.net
Web site: www.showcaseofcitrus.com
Swamp Buggy Tours phone number is (352) 267-2597
Driving Directions
Tavares Farmer's Market
200 S. Rockingham Ave. (Wooton Park)
Tavares, FL 32778
Phone: (352) 551-4964
Hours: Tuesdays 8 a.m. - 1 p.m. (October to May)
Web site: www.tavareschamber.com
Driving Directions
Twin Lakes Park
35303 County Road 473
Leesburg, FL 34788
Phone: (352) 253-4950
Hours: Dawn to dusk, year round
E-mail: parksandtrails@lakecountyfl.gov
Web site: www.lakecountyfl.gov
Driving Directions
Adventure Tours, LLC
20510 County Road 561
Clermont, FL 34715
Phone: (352) 406-3775
Hours: Call for Reservations
Full Day Tours and Half Day Tours
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Astor Lions Community Park
54835 Alco Road
Astor, FL 32159
Phone: (352) 253-4950
Hours: Dawn to dusk, year round
E-mail: parksandtrails@lakecountyfl.gov
Web site: www.lakecountyfl.gov
Driving Directions
Boating with Captain Barry
1507 N. Donnelly St.
Mount Dora, FL 32757
Phone: (352) 383-0650
Hours: call
E-mail: tnbcaptains@aol.com
Web site: www.captainsinnmountdora.com
Sunset cruise is $35 for 1 1/2 hours. $65 for 4 hour cruise. Alternate phone number is (954) 471-8688.
Driving Directions
Cagan Crossings Farmer's Market
533 Cagan Park Ave. (Town Center at Cagan Crossings)
Clermont, FL 34711
Phone: (352) 243-9005
Hours: Wednesday 4-7 p.m. (year round)
Web site: www.cagancrossingsfarmersmarket.blogspot.com
Driving Directions
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 $59.00. Dora Canal, Wekiva River and many more!
Driving Directions
Clermont Farmer's Market
Montrose St. (between 7th St. and 8th St.)
Clermont, FL 34711
Phone: (352) 394-8618
Hours: Sunday 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. (year round except holidays)
Web site: www.clermontdowntownpartnership.com
Driving Directions
Emeralda Marsh
Eustis, FL 32727
Phone: (352) 383-0501
Directions: North of Lisbon between county roads 42 and 44
Florida Black Bear Scenic Byway
State Road 40
North Lake County, FL
Phone: (386) 749-3642
E-mail: ehrlicht@hotmail.com
Web site: www.flbbb.org
Driving Directions
Green Mountain Scenic Byway
County Road 455 & 561
Ferndale, FL
E-mail: greenmountainbyway@comcast.net
Web site: www.greenmountainbyway.org
Driving Directions
Harris Chain of Lakes Fishing Guide Service
24140 State Road 46, P.O. Box 30
Sorrento, FL 32776
Phone: (352) 988-4805
E-mail: joedbasbt@comcast.net
Web site: www.harrischainbassguideservice.com
Guided Fishing Trips with Captain Joe Hussey
Driving Directions
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
Driving Directions
Lady Lake Farmer's Market
106 S. U.S. Highway 441
Lady Lake, FL 32159
Phone: (352) 344-6657
Hours: Tuesdays 8 a.m. - 1 p.m. (summer); 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. (fall)
Web site: www.ladylakechamber.com
Driving Directions
Lake County Waterways Tours
400 W. Fourth Ave.
Mount Dora, FL 32757
Phone: (352) 383-3933
Hours: Seven days a week
Directions: On 441 Mount Dora turn S. on Donnelly St., then W. on 4th Ave. Go to the end of 4th beside the Yacht Club.
Lunch & Dinner Cruises & Breathtaking Sunset Cruises
Driving Directions
Lake Idamere Park
12335 County Road 448
Tavares, FL 32778
Phone: (352) 253-4950
Hours: Dawn to dusk, year round
E-mail: parksandtrails@lakecountyfl.gov
Web site: www.lakecountyfl.gov
Driving Directions
Lake Louisa State Park
7305 U.S. Highway 27
Clermont, FL 34714
Phone: (352) 394-3969
Fax: (352) 394-0386
Hours: 8 a.m. to sunset
E-mail: edward.boyd@dep.state.fl.us
Web site: www.floridastateparks.org
Directions: Take US Hwy 27 S. 6 miles, park is on the right. From I-4, take US Hwy 27N, 35 miles from Haines City, park is on left.
$24 daily 2 bedroom cottage $123 daily minimum two night stay on weekends and holidays
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Leesburg Saturday Morning Farmer's Market
Downtown Leesburg (Main Street Square)
Leesburg, FL 34748
Phone: (352) 365-0053
Hours: Saturdays 8 a.m. - 1 p.m. (October -May)
Web site: www.leesburgsaturdaymorningmarket.com
Driving Directions
North Lake Community Park
40730 Roger Giles Road
Umatilla, FL 32784
Phone: (352) 253-4950
Hours: 6:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.
E-mail: parksandtrails@lakecountyfl.gov
Web site: www.lakecountyfl.gov
Driving Directions
Paisley Woods Bicycle Trail Northern Trailhead
45621 State Road 19
Altoona, FL 32702
Phone: (352) 669-3153
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Palatlakaha Environmental and Agricultural Reserve (PEAR Park)
5336 University Ave.
Leesburg, FL 34748
Phone: (352) 253-4950
Hours: Dawn to dusk, year round
Directions: Off U.S. Highway 27, about two miles south of the County Road 48 intersection.
Driving Directions
Pine Forest Park
25633 State Road 44
DeLand, FL 32720
Phone: (352) 253-4950
Hours: Dawn to dusk, year round
E-mail: parksandtrails@lakecountyfl.gov
Web site: www.lakecountyfl.gov
Driving Directions
Sabal Bluff Preserve
Leesburg Mobile City Road
Leesburg, FL 34748
Phone: (352) 343-3777
Web site: www.lcwa.org
Directions: From 441 E. of Leesburg, turn N. onto 44, W. onto Leesburg Mobile City Road and N. into preserve entrance.
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Sawgrass Island Preserve
12050 Sawgrass Island Road
Umatilla, FL 32784
Phone: (352) 343-3777
Hours: 8 a.m. to sunset
Web site: www.lcwa.org
Directions: Toward Eustis on Hwy 441, turn N. on Hwy 19. Follow 19 through downtown Eustis and turn on Hwy 452. Turn right on South Em-En-El- Grove Road. Turn left on Thomas Boat Landing Road. Turn right to Sawgrass Island Road.
Driving Directions
Stanley Pond Farm
15426 CR 48
Astatula, FL 34705
Phone: (352) 516-4937
Hours: Mon.-Fri. 9:30-4 pm, Sat. open March-May 9:30-4pm
E-mail: stanleyponddaylily@yahoo.com
Web site: www.stanleypondfarm.com
Anytime by appt.
Driving Directions
Trout Lake Nature Center
520 E. County Road 44
Eustis, FL 32726
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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