Lake district, Florida, United States
Places to visit near Eustis
Eustis is a town in Lake district, Florida, United States, home to about 19,986 people. Within 50 km by road there are 45 places to visit — 22 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 9 wildlife, forests & gardens, 3 parks and 0 temples. The must-see places are Lake Eustis Museum of Art (1 km), Lake Eustis (5 km) and Mount Dora History Museum (9 km).

Eustis at a glance
- Location
- Lake district, Florida, United States
- Population
- about 19,986
- Coordinates
- 28.8528° N, 81.6853° W
- Places within 50 km
- 45 (45 must-see)
- Best time to visit
- August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for parks and temples
Top places to visit near Eustis
Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Eustis: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.
- Lake Eustis Museum of ArtMuseums · LakeMust-see
- Lake EustisLakes & Dams · LakeMust-see
- Mount Dora History MuseumMuseums · LakeMust-see
- Lake MurphyLakes & Dams · LakeMust-see
- Apopka-Beauclair Lock and DamLakes & Dams · LakeMust-see
- Lake Norris Conservation AreaLakes & Dams · LakeMust-see
- Emeralda MarshWildlife · LakeMust-see
- Florida TrailTreks · LakeMust-see
- Lake HarrisLakes & Dams · LakeMust-see
- Leesburg Heritage Society and Historical MuseumMuseums · LakeMust-see
- Lake Griffin State ParkLakes & Dams · LakeMust-see
- Holy Trinity Episcopal ChurchChurches · LakeMust-see
More places near Eustis
- Green Mountain Scenic Overlook & Trailhead · park · Lake · ~29 km · Must-see
- Sugarloaf Mountain · viewpoint · Lake · ~29 km · Must-see
- Florida Carriage Museum · museum · Lake · ~30 km · Must-see
- Rock Springs Run State Preserve · sanctuary · Orange · ~30 km · Must-see
- Lake Apopka · lake · Orange · ~33 km · Must-see
- Magnolia Park · park · Orange · ~35 km · Must-see
- Billies Bay Wilderness · sanctuary · Lake · ~35 km · Must-see
- Ocala National Forest · sanctuary · Lake · ~36 km · Must-see
- Lake Deaton · lake · Sumter · ~36 km · Must-see
- Lake Weir · lake · Marion · ~39 km · Must-see
- Lake Okahumpka Park · lake · Sumter · ~39 km · Must-see
- Beakman Lake Recreation Area · lake · Lake · ~39 km · Must-see
Things to see near Eustis, by type
Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Eustis
62 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Eustis. The closest is Lake Eustis (5 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.
- Lake Eustis · lake · Lake · ~5 km · Must-see
- Lake Murphy · lake · Lake · ~15 km · Must-see
- Apopka-Beauclair Lock and Dam · lake · Lake · ~18 km · Must-see
- Lake Norris Conservation Area · lake · Lake · ~19 km · Must-see
- Lake Harris · lake · Lake · ~21 km · Must-see
- Lake Griffin State Park · lake · Lake · ~25 km · Must-see
Wildlife, forests & gardens near Eustis
28 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Eustis. The closest is Emeralda Marsh (20 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.
- Emeralda Marsh · sanctuary · Lake · ~20 km · Must-see
- Rock Springs Run State Preserve · sanctuary · Orange · ~30 km · Must-see
- Billies Bay Wilderness · sanctuary · Lake · ~35 km · Must-see
- Ocala National Forest · sanctuary · Lake · ~36 km · Must-see
- Alexander Springs Wilderness · sanctuary · Lake · ~40 km · Must-see
- Hontoon Island State Park · sanctuary · Volusia · ~42 km · Must-see
Parks near Eustis
25 parks within 100 km of Eustis. The closest is Green Mountain Scenic Overlook & Trailhead (29 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.
- Green Mountain Scenic Overlook & Trailhead · park · Lake · ~29 km · Must-see
- Magnolia Park · park · Orange · ~35 km · Must-see
- Gemini Springs Park · park · Volusia · ~46 km · Must-see
- Green Springs Park · park · Volusia · ~53 km · Must-see
- De Leon Springs State Park · park · Volusia · ~55 km · Must-see
- Lyonia Preserve · park · Volusia · ~57 km · Must-see
Temples near Eustis
24 temples within 100 km of Eustis. The closest is Shri Lakshmi Narayan Mandir Orlando (53 km). Best time: year-round.
- Shri Lakshmi Narayan Mandir Orlando · temple · Orange · ~53 km · Must-see
- Men in Black: Alien Attack · temple · Orange · ~58 km · Must-see
- Kang & Kodos' Twirl 'n' Hurl · temple · Orange · ~58 km · Must-see
- The Simpsons Ride · temple · Orange · ~58 km · Must-see
- E.T. Adventure · temple · Orange · ~59 km · Must-see
- Race Through New York Starring Jimmy Fallon · temple · Orange · ~59 km · Must-see
Museums near Eustis
22 museums within 100 km of Eustis. The closest is Lake Eustis Museum of Art (1 km). Best time: year-round.
- Lake Eustis Museum of Art · museum · Lake · ~0 km · Must-see
- Mount Dora History Museum · museum · Lake · ~9 km · Must-see
- Leesburg Heritage Society and Historical Museum · museum · Lake · ~24 km · Must-see
- Florida Carriage Museum · museum · Lake · ~30 km · Must-see
- Winter Garden Heritage Foundation · museum · Orange · ~42 km · Must-see
- African American Museum of the Arts · museum · Volusia · ~52 km · Must-see
Churches near Eustis
20 churches within 100 km of Eustis. The closest is Holy Trinity Episcopal Church (28 km). Best time: year-round.
- Holy Trinity Episcopal Church · church · Lake · ~28 km · Must-see
- First Presbyterian Church of Maitland · church · Orange · ~50 km · Must-see
- First Baptist Church-Sanford · church · Seminole · ~51 km · Must-see
- Orlando Florida Temple · church · Orange · ~53 km · Must-see
- All Saints Episcopal Church · church · Orange · ~55 km · Must-see
- Knowles Memorial Chapel · church · Orange · ~55 km · Must-see
A one-day trip from Eustis
5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 67 km on the road.
- Start in Eustis
- 1 km Lake Eustis Museum of Art · museum, Lake
- 14 km Lake Murphy · lake, Lake
- 18 km Mount Dora History Museum · museum, Lake
- 12 km Apopka-Beauclair Lock and Dam · dam, Lake
- 17 km Lake Eustis · lake, Lake
- 5 km Back to Eustis
Plan a longer trip from Eustis — the planner adds a place to stay each night and keeps the route to one loop.
From travellers near Eustis
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How to reach Eustis
All places near Eustis by distance
15–50 km — half-day trips
- Alexander Springs Wilderness · sanctuary · Lake · ~40 km · Must-see
- Winter Garden Heritage Foundation · museum · Orange · ~42 km · Must-see
- Hontoon Island State Park · sanctuary · Volusia · ~42 km · Must-see
- Lake Woodruff Wilderness Refuge · lake · Volusia · ~44 km · Must-see
- Thursby House · fort · Volusia · ~44 km · Must-see
- Blue Spring State Park · lake · Volusia · ~45 km · Must-see
- Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Garden · sanctuary · Seminole · ~45 km · Must-see
- Halfmoon Lake · lake · Marion · ~46 km · Must-see
- Lake Bennet · lake · Orange · ~46 km · Must-see
- Gemini Springs Park · park · Volusia · ~46 km · Must-see
- Juniper Springs Recreation Area · sanctuary · Marion · ~46 km · Must-see
- Black Lake · lake · Orange · ~46 km · Must-see
- Lake Lotta · lake · Orange · ~47 km · Must-see
- Lake Tilden · lake · Orange · ~48 km · Must-see
- Lake Sherwood · lake · Orange · ~48 km · Must-see
- Lake George State Forest · lake · Volusia · ~48 km · Must-see
- Lake Roberts · lake · Orange · ~49 km · Must-see
- Juniper Prairie Wilderness · sanctuary · Marion · ~50 km · Must-see
- Stetson Mansion · fort · Volusia · ~50 km · Must-see
- Lake Jennie · lake · Seminole · ~50 km · Must-see
- First Presbyterian Church of Maitland · church · Orange · ~50 km · Must-see
50–100 km — one-day trips
- First Baptist Church-Sanford · church · Seminole · ~51 km · Must-see
- Monroe Harbour Marina · lake · Seminole · ~51 km · Must-see
- African American Museum of the Arts · museum · Volusia · ~52 km · Must-see
- Orlando Florida Temple · church · Orange · ~53 km · Must-see
- DeLand House Museum · museum · Volusia · ~53 km · Must-see
- Shri Lakshmi Narayan Mandir Orlando · temple · Orange · ~53 km · Must-see
- Lake Hartley · lake · Orange · ~53 km · Must-see
- Museum of Florida Art · museum · Volusia · ~53 km · Must-see
- Green Springs Park · park · Volusia · ~53 km · Must-see
- Charles Hosmer Morse Museum of American Art · museum · Orange · ~54 km · Must-see
- Pioneer Park Lake · lake · Volusia · ~54 km · Must-see
- Winter Park Historical Museum · museum · Orange · ~54 km · Must-see
- Lake Jesup Boat Launch · lake · Seminole · ~54 km · Must-see
- Lake Osceola · lake · Orange · ~55 km · Must-see
- All Saints Episcopal Church · church · Orange · ~55 km · Must-see
- Lake Ingram · lake · Orange · ~55 km · Must-see
- Knowles Memorial Chapel · church · Orange · ~55 km · Must-see
- Silver Glen Springs · attraction · Marion · ~55 km · Must-see
- Orlando Museum of Art · museum · Orange · ~55 km · Must-see
- Menello Museum of American Folk Art · museum · Orange · ~55 km · Must-see
- De Leon Springs State Park · park · Volusia · ~55 km · Must-see
- Lake Lorna Doone Park · lake · Orange · ~55 km · Must-see
- Lake Dot · lake · Orange · ~55 km · Must-see
- Harry P. Leu Gardens · sanctuary · Orange · ~56 km · Must-see
- Park Lake · lake · Orange · ~56 km · Must-see
- Cathedral Church Of Saint Luke · church · Orange · ~57 km · Must-see
- Clear Lake · lake · Orange · ~57 km · Must-see
- Orange County Regional History Center · museum · Orange · ~57 km · Must-see
- Lyonia Preserve · park · Volusia · ~57 km · Must-see
- Lake Eola Park · lake · Orange · ~57 km · Must-see
- Downtown Baptist Church · church · Orange · ~57 km · Must-see
- First United Methodist Church of Orlando · church · Orange · ~58 km · Must-see
- Men in Black: Alien Attack · temple · Orange · ~58 km · Must-see
- Kang & Kodos' Twirl 'n' Hurl · temple · Orange · ~58 km · Must-see
- The Simpsons Ride · temple · Orange · ~58 km · Must-see
- Lake Helen · lake · Volusia · ~58 km · Must-see
- Overlook Park · park · Seminole · ~58 km · Must-see
- E.T. Adventure · temple · Orange · ~59 km · Must-see
- Race Through New York Starring Jimmy Fallon · temple · Orange · ~59 km · Must-see
- Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure · attraction · Orange · ~59 km · Must-see
Count by type (within 100 km)
| Type | Within 50 km | Within 100 km | Nearest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakes, dams & reservoirs | 22 | 62 | Lake Eustis (5 km) |
| Other attractions | 0 | 46 | Silver Glen Springs (55 km) |
| Wildlife, forests & gardens | 9 | 28 | Emeralda Marsh (20 km) |
| Parks | 3 | 25 | Green Mountain Scenic Overlook & Trailhead (29 km) |
| Temples | 0 | 24 | Shri Lakshmi Narayan Mandir Orlando (53 km) |
| Museums | 5 | 22 | Lake Eustis Museum of Art (1 km) |
| Churches | 2 | 20 | Holy Trinity Episcopal Church (28 km) |
| Forts & heritage | 2 | 10 | Thursby House (44 km) |
| Beaches & coast | 0 | 5 | Disney's Blizzard Beach (71 km) |
| Treks | 1 | 1 | Florida Trail (20 km) |
| Hill stations & viewpoints | 1 | 1 | Sugarloaf Mountain (29 km) |
| Waterfalls | 0 | 1 | Cascades at Kissimmee (85 km) |
Eustis: questions travellers ask
What are the best places to visit near Eustis?
Lake Eustis Museum of Art (museum, about 1 km), Lake Eustis (lake, about 5 km), Mount Dora History Museum (museum, about 9 km), Lake Murphy (lake, about 15 km), Apopka-Beauclair Lock and Dam (dam, about 18 km), Lake Norris Conservation Area (lake, about 19 km).
How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Eustis?
45 places on Spotwander: 22 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 9 wildlife, forests & gardens, 3 parks, 5 museums, 2 churches.
Which is the nearest lake to Eustis?
Lake Eustis, about 5 km by road; Lake Murphy (15 km) is next.
Which is the nearest sanctuary to Eustis?
Emeralda Marsh, about 20 km by road; Rock Springs Run State Preserve (30 km) is next.
Which is the nearest park to Eustis?
Green Mountain Scenic Overlook & Trailhead, about 29 km by road; Magnolia Park (35 km) is next.
What is a good one-day trip from Eustis?
Start in Eustis, visit Lake Eustis Museum of Art, then Lake Murphy, then Mount Dora History Museum, then Apopka-Beauclair Lock and Dam, then Lake Eustis, and drive back — about 67 km by road in all.
What is the best time to visit places near Eustis?
August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for parks and temples.
Towns near Eustis
- Places near Tavares · 8 km
- Places near Mount Dora · 9 km
- Places near Umatilla · 11 km
- Places near Silver Lake · 14 km
- Places near Tangerine · 14 km
- Places near Mount Plymouth · 20 km
- Places near Zellwood · 20 km
- Places near Astatula · 21 km
- Places near Howey-in-the-Hills · 22 km
- Places near Yalaha · 22 km
Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Eustis’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Eustis on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.