Location: Umatilla
Top Things to do in Umatilla
What to do and see in Umatilla, United States: The Best Places and Tips
Umatilla is a city in Lake County, Florida, United States. The population was 2,214 at the 2000 census. According to the U.S. Census Bureau's 2004 estimates, the city had a population of 2,502. Umatilla is known as the Gateway to the Ocala National Forest, located in northern Lake County.
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1. Ocala National Forest
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 130 reviews
National parkland consisting of 383,220 acres of various landscapes, including highlands, coastal lowlands, swamps, springs, lakes and ponds.
Reviewed By Dave L - North Miami Beach, Florida
Ocala National Forest is a gem waiting to be explored! You can spend the afternoon, day, and weeks in this gorgeous, and huge, state park. It has it all in terms of real natural beauty, from hiking to canoeing, to bird watching, to biking, and swimming in incredible natural springs! We canoed for 4 hours in Alexander Springs which was beautiful beyond words. We saw all sorts of water fowl, large turtles all over the banks, and even a 6-foot gator. Just 10 minutes ahead of us they saw a black bear fishing in the water. After this gorgeous spring we drove to Silver Glen Springs and swam (& cooled off!) in this awesome natural spring! It was remarkable swimming with thousands of beautiful fish and I only wished I had brought my GoPro! Don't miss the mind-boggling beauty of the Ocala National Forest!
2. Lake Dora
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 510 reviews
Reviewed By James H - Fort Pierce, Florida
We toured the lake, both on the east side and again on the north side, saying next to the shore line when the road permitted. Many parks, beautiful places to walk, and scenery for the camera. Each trip took about1/2 a day. Well worth the time.
3. Wooton Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 158 reviews
Reviewed By Walter F - Tavares, Florida
Nice place to visit and relax, it will be better when the repairs from hurricane Irma is finished and things get back to normal.
4. Clearwater Lake Recreation Area
Overall Ratings
5 based on 4 reviews
Reviewed By Pigwahlah
We celebrated a late Father's Day here!! Heard good things about it. Right on the edge of Ocala National Forest. We had the entire lake and beach to ourselves. Water was clear, refreshing, and cool. About $5 per person to get in. Will return. Considered camping, but not a lot to do except chill which isn't bad, but we have teenagers. Limited power and water at sites.
5. Mount Dora Museum Of Speed
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 241 reviews
We hope these photos will help give you a peek at the inside this private Museum. Your visit here is a chance to 'take a Dejavu trip' through Time, walk through our 7,000 sq. ft. facility, and enjoy some of America's Finest Classic American Muscle Cars, Collectible Foreign Cars like Porsche and sometimes Ferrari."Professional" Cars (Hearse & Ambulance),and lo-mile Old-Timers from the 30's-40's-50's, '66-'67 Shelby's, Mid-Year Vette's, Cobra's, Classic Trucks,Ford Woodie, and occasionally a 'Rat Rod'~ all make appearances here. Antiques for sale in the Gift Shoppe. Experience a HUGE 50+ Year collection of NEON Signs, Vintage Porcelain Advertising Signs, Gas Pumps, Air Towers, Jukeboxes, Cola Machines, and Pedal Cars/Strollers & 1/4 & FULL Midget Race Cars. There's even a display of Autographed Guitars w/Backstage Passes from famous 'Rockers' & Country Artists: including Stevie Ray Vaughan, Jeff Beck, Eric Clapton, Aerosmith, Ozzy Ozbourne, Bon Jovi, The Rolling Stones' Ron Wood, Don Henley & His group, Billy Ray Cyrus, Graham Nash, George Thorogood, Chicago, Member's of the '99 Lollapalooza Tour, Montgomery & Gentry, & Chet Atkins,Madonna's Autographed underpants, and the entire Cast Signed, Guitar from A&E TV's "Pawn Stars" including 'ChumLee' & the "Old Man", plus a new display on TV's "Duck Dynasty" featuring Taxidermy! Plus, see Brooke Burke Autographed Guitar (former: "Dancing w/The Stars"). We also added for the Ladies; Unique Mannequin's with Period Dress covering the 40's-50's-60's: Airline Stewardess/Pilot, Drive-In Girl on Skates,Vintage Gilmore Race Driver, Texaco Attendant, Hippie 'Groupie',Greyhound Bus Driver,and Ambulance Attendant & Nurse, recently added: 4 'working' 50's Black & White TV's with original programs! There is so much to see: Most folks circulate the Museum several times. We even added a 1952 Alan Herschell vintage Amusement Ride called "Sky Raiders" on the ceiling![ Please note:Due to damage not covered by insurance we do not permit ANY camera's with removable lenses]. Small cameras & i.phone cameras are welcome. This is an Adult Museum, No Children under 14. By far, The Most Fun Hour+ you can spend in Mt.Dora. Call 1st for Sat. Hours as we sometimes close to attend Car Shows elsewhere.
Reviewed By midiala l - Miami, Florida
I visited Mount Dora this past Dec.2017. First time there. Great place for family and relaxation. If you love history, antiques, great food from around the world, this is a great place to visit. It is small town just 2 hours north of Orlando. We went during Christmas which is the best time to go. The decorations are out of this world. There is Sea food, French food, German, Mexican, Cuban and American. It is a melting pot of cultures. There are actuall hills in the roads that is a rare site in Florida. Many antiques shops and museum. Mount dora Lake is very popular. You can take a 2 hour tour all around the lakes and the canals. You can see the beautiful homes and many wild life. Even bald Eagles nesting if you look up in the trees. Must visit the museum of speed if you want to go back in time. If you love cars as my son does, this will take your breath away. The actual owner give you the tours if you want. Great stories and history of how thing were. Driving time from Miami 6.5 hours. There are many beautiful Inns and suites in the Mount Dora Town which are a little pricing. But you can get a hotel in 441 which is 5 to 10 min away for a very reasonable price including breakfast. Must go to Reginers frea Market. You can find anything and everything. We spent around $300 worth of collectibles and antiques. Happy vacation
6. Ferran Park and Eustis Lake Walk
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 66 reviews
Reviewed By Laura54 - Lady Lake, Florida
This is a beautiful park that is well-maintained, right on Lake Eustis. There are lots of benches and even on a hot and humid day, a long chat on a bench under a tree and by the water was very comfortable with the shade and a breeze off the lake. Places for kids to play, an outdoor theater, lots of walking paths.
7. Sunsational Citrus
Overall Ratings
5 based on 13 reviews
Family owned and operated citrus/Florida retail store and gift shop. Seasonal fruit available. Lots of Florida made items. Sno-Biz shaved ice. Soft serve ice cream. Home of the iconic Big Orange.
Reviewed By wind288 - Eustis, Florida
Sunsational Citrus is a MUST STOP if you are traveling through or around Umatilla Florida. This beautiful country store offers more than gifts.... Everyone needs to stop by and take their picture with the Iconic "Big Orange", grab a gallon of the AMAZING fresh orange juice and have an unforgettable citrus swirl ice cream cone (I promise you can't have just one.
The store is also filled with CITRUS HISTORY- you will see old packing labels and boxes, different types of juicing machines, picking bags, old pictures, and the different tools utilized by the producers 30 plus years ago to name a few.
The family that runs the store is very passionate about the citrus industry and wants to share their experiences and enthusiasm with their patrons.
Sunsational citrus is a great place to take visitors, a great place to take the kids for ice cream or a snow cone and you can not beat the best juice around. I love this little country store and highly recommend it to people of all ages- they have something everyone will enjoy!!!!
8. Renninger's Vintage Antique Center & Farmer's Flea Market
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 335 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 edangie316 - Deep River, Canada
Our friends took us here for the day when we were visiting. Be prepared to walk. There are vendors galore here. If you can find what you are looking for it doesn't exist. There is a antique center here and also a flea market. It totally boggles the mind. Food vendors as well, so you don't have to leave to eat and come back. The vendors that we spoke to were very friendly. Actually bought a few things, they were eager to barter. It was a great day and we enjoyed it very much.....
9. Peddler's Wagon
Overall Ratings
5 based on 49 reviews
Reviewed By Margaret C
I popped in to this store as I was killing time whilst my Sister was in another store. I could not believe my eyes ! What wonderful displays of such beautiful gifts. I was in there for at least 30 mins, went and found my...MoreThank you Margaret for your kind words! So very glad you enjoyed your time with us.
10. Justin's Jungle Airboat Rides
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 7 reviews
Reviewed By Tracy R - Lady Lake, Florida
We went on an airboat tour with Justin 3 weeks ago. It was so much fun and very educational. Justin is funny, professional and knows so much about the area as well as being exceptionally knowledgeable about all kinds of animals.
We saw one big gator and then we stopped to see baby gators. We also saw an otter and all kinds of cool birds.
I highly recommend this tour.
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