Top Things to do in Lake County
Top Hotels in Lake County
- 1. Siena at Bella Collina
- 2. Key West Resort on Lake Dora
- 3. Hampton Inn & Suites Clermont
- 4. Hampton Inn Mount Dora
- 5. Mount Dora Historic Inn
- 6. Lakeside Inn
- 7. Holiday Inn Express Clermont, an IHG Hotel
- 8. Hampton Inn Leesburg - Tavares
- 9. Home2 Suites by Hilton Clermont
- 10. Best Western Plus Chain Of Lakes Inn & Suites
Top 10 Things to do in Lake County, Central Florida
Discover the best top things to do in Lake County, United States including Paquette's Historical Farmall Tractor Museum, Ocala National Forest, Renninger's Vintage Antique Center & Farmer's Flea Market, Lake Dora, Lakeridge Winery & Vineyards, Lake Louisa State Park, Wooton Park, Venetian Gardens Park, Lake Minneola, Showcase of Citrus.
Restaurants in Lake County
1. Paquette's Historical Farmall Tractor Museum
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 95 reviews
Dedicated to the Preservation of International Harvester Farming and Construction Equipment. New Dates for Tractor Show & Pull: Feb 4-6, 2021. Show Barn & surrounding grounds available for weddings and events accommodating 250+. Museum Admission $20 per person, military & veteran ID $15 per person, children under 9 are free, groups of 10 or more $15 per person. Call for children organization rates (i.e. schools, scouts or camps).
Reviewed By T5010AZemilyc
Excellent. Many more treasures than I was expecting. We loved it! My dad has 2 pieces in the museum and it was so special for my son to get to see them, too.
2. Ocala National Forest
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 160 reviews
National parkland consisting of 383,220 acres of various landscapes, including highlands, coastal lowlands, swamps, springs, lakes and ponds.
Reviewed By fioreart - Sarasota, United States
We hiked sections of the Florida Trail through the Ocala National Forest. Know that you can park for free where a road intersects the trail. It is an easy trail with few tree roots and other obstacles on the trail. We did not need out hiking sticks. It gently rolls in a few sections, so no significant altitude changes. There are many sandy sections. We enjoyed sections going north out out Juniper Springs and south from 314 the most as it was mostly forest with some shade. Hopkins Prairie north of 50 is pretty but sandy and sunny. We went in January, so the temperatures were in the 60s and 70s. No bugs nor mud. Do not attempt to hike here or most places in Florida in the summer other than at dawn or dusk. Here it will be swampy, in the 90s, buggy and too humid.
3. 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.
4. Lake Dora
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 654 reviews
Reviewed By gypsywomen2 - The Villages, United States
We had 22 of us for a fun night on the lake for a sunset cruise. Enjoyed ourselves immensely. We saw a gator and a bald eagle and got to see the Christmas lights at the marina from the water. Beautiful evening. I would do it again.
5. Lakeridge Winery & Vineyards
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 830 reviews
Lakeridge Winery & Vineyards opened its doors in February 1989 in Clermont, Florida and sits on a 127-acre estate in gently rolling countryside some 25 miles west of downtown Orlando. This area was once the center of the State's grape industry. After years of phenomenal growth, Lakeridge ranks as Florida's largest premium winery, and remains a pioneer in the development of table and sparkling wines from muscadine and hybrid grapes. Vintage-dated varietals from hybrids such as Stover and Blanc Du Bois are produced and marketed along with blended and sparkling wines from native Muscadine grapes.More than 110,000 people are expected to visit the winery annually, enjoying its extensive tasting room, festivals and gift shop. With an overall production of over 80,000 cases, that's over 960,000 bottles. Lakeridge Wines are sold under the Lakeridge and Lakeridge Reserve brands wines at the winery and at major supermarkets and wine shops throughout Florida . Together, these labels have won more than 700 awards for excellence in winemaking. Complimentary Winery tours and wine tasting are offered 7 days a week; Monday – Saturday, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. and Sunday, 11:00 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Reviewed By 354cindyb - Dixon, United States
Love this winery great music inside and outside has food vendors outside and cheese and meat trays inside. Wine tasting is fun and inside gift shop is very nice. They also have very nice events.
6. Lake Louisa State Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 873 reviews
Lake Louisa State Park is 4500 acres of beautiful, real Florida! Just minutes from the area's major attractions, the park hosts guided horseback rides, guided kayak eco-tours, kayak canoe and bike rentals, fishing, hiking, biking, camping, swimming, and just about anything else you would expect in a natural setting. Home to 20+ miles of trails, 7 lakes, 60 campsites, 20 cabins, a swim beach, playground, fishing piers, and more, you could spend days on end exploring this treasured gem.
Reviewed By MsLanor32903 - Melbourne Beach, United States
First time camping at Lake Louisa State Park. We had a great site with a beautiful view of Lake Dixie. Came in late Friday night to a gorgeous sunset! Electric and water hook- ups with a dump station close by. Great place to ride bikes, kayak, hike and trail ride. Loved the rolling hills and amazing views-check out Lake Louisa after you pass through the ranger station. Everyone was very accommodating. We couldn’t arrive the day we planned so I notified the ranger station- no problem, our reservation /site was secured for the next day( we had already paid in full). I will definitely be back to camp but also for day trips to hike and bike.
7. Wooton Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 193 reviews
Reviewed By thai1on - Birmingham, United States
Great park for hiking the paths. Plenty of opportunity for watching wildlife. benches along trial to stop and relax for bit.
8. Venetian Gardens Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 195 reviews
Reviewed By GnMe - Menomonie, United States
We were in the area for some meetings and had a couple free afternoons. We headed straight for this park. Such a delightful, restful place. There's a walkway around the bay, with bridges to some little islands, a kiddie playground, a boat launch, picnic tables, and sand volleyball courts at one end. There were families, guys fishing, people bird watching, and walkers out exercising. But it's so big that it didn't seem at all crowded. We thoroughly enjoyed the perfect weather, and the peaceful atmosphere. If we lived here we'd find a place close-by and be in this park every day.
9. Lake Minneola
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 124 reviews
Reviewed By Jalek97 - Clermont, United States
Lake Minneola is one of the best places to enjoy family life in Lake County. Lot of stuff can be done and in a calm day you could have hours of boating to jet-ski fun!
10. Showcase of Citrus
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 979 reviews
Take a Monster Truck tour through a privately owned 2500 working Citrus and Cattle Ranch and pick citrus fresh from the tree during season (November-May). Enjoy an Old Time Country Store full of local goodies year round.
Reviewed By bill31Maine
Great event you ride through the groves in a monster school bus learning so much about different types of oranges and why they look different on the tree than in the store. The tour continues through a swamp where you might end up seeing little alligators ending with seeing long horn steers and other animals in the outback Finish with oranges to buy and even wine tasting
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