Lake district, Florida, United States

Places to visit near Mount Dora

Mount Dora is a town in Lake district, Florida, United States, home to about 13,519 people. Within 50 km by road there are 76 places to visit — 31 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 8 wildlife, forests & gardens, 4 parks and 8 temples. The must-see places are Mount Dora History Museum (1 km), Lake Eustis Museum of Art (8 km) and Lake Eustis (11 km).

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Mount Dora, Florida
Mount Dora, Lake district, Florida, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Mount Dora at a glance

Location
Lake district, Florida, United States
Population
about 13,519
Coordinates
28.8025° N, 81.6445° W
Places within 50 km
76 (76 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 Mount Dora

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Mount Dora: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Mount Dora

66 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Mount Dora. The closest is Lake Eustis (11 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Mount Dora

28 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Mount Dora. The closest is Rock Springs Run State Preserve (23 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Parks near Mount Dora

25 parks within 100 km of Mount Dora. The closest is Green Mountain Scenic Overlook & Trailhead (23 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Temples near Mount Dora

24 temples within 100 km of Mount Dora. The closest is Shri Lakshmi Narayan Mandir Orlando (44 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Mount Dora

22 museums within 100 km of Mount Dora. The closest is Mount Dora History Museum (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Churches near Mount Dora

19 churches within 100 km of Mount Dora. The closest is Holy Trinity Episcopal Church (35 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Mount Dora

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 47 km on the road.

  1. Start in Mount Dora
  2. 1 km Mount Dora History Museum · museum, Lake
  3. 14 km Florida Trail · trek, Lake
  4. 2 km Apopka-Beauclair Lock and Dam · dam, Lake
  5. 17 km Lake Eustis · lake, Lake
  6. 5 km Lake Eustis Museum of Art · museum, Lake
  7. 8 km Back to Mount Dora

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How to reach Mount Dora

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Mount Dora by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs3166Lake Eustis (11 km)
    Other attractions246Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure (50 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens828Rock Springs Run State Preserve (23 km)
    Parks425Green Mountain Scenic Overlook & Trailhead (23 km)
    Temples824Shri Lakshmi Narayan Mandir Orlando (44 km)
    Museums1022Mount Dora History Museum (1 km)
    Churches919Holy Trinity Episcopal Church (35 km)
    Forts & heritage210Thursby House (42 km)
    Beaches & coast05Disney's Blizzard Beach (63 km)
    Treks11Florida Trail (14 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints11Sugarloaf Mountain (24 km)
    Waterfalls01Cascades at Kissimmee (77 km)

    Mount Dora: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Mount Dora?

    Mount Dora History Museum (museum, about 1 km), Lake Eustis Museum of Art (museum, about 8 km), Lake Eustis (lake, about 11 km), Apopka-Beauclair Lock and Dam (dam, about 12 km), Florida Trail (trek, about 14 km), Lake Murphy (lake, about 18 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Mount Dora?

    76 places on Spotwander: 31 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 2 other attractions, 8 wildlife, forests & gardens, 4 parks, 8 temples.

    Which is the nearest lake to Mount Dora?

    Lake Eustis, about 11 km by road; Apopka-Beauclair Lock and Dam (12 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Mount Dora?

    Rock Springs Run State Preserve, about 23 km by road; Emeralda Marsh (28 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Mount Dora?

    Green Mountain Scenic Overlook & Trailhead, about 23 km by road; Magnolia Park (26 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Mount Dora?

    Start in Mount Dora, visit Mount Dora History Museum, then Florida Trail, then Apopka-Beauclair Lock and Dam, then Lake Eustis, then Lake Eustis Museum of Art, and drive back — about 47 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Mount Dora?

    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 Mount Dora

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Mount Dora’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Mount Dora on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.