Belkis’s guidebook
Food scene
The sunset over Lake Dora is beautiful and you can see it while dinning on excellent cuisine at the outdoor sitting of Pisces Rising.
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Pisces Rising
239 W 4th AveThe sunset over Lake Dora is beautiful and you can see it while dinning on excellent cuisine at the outdoor sitting of Pisces Rising.
Cody's On 4th
111 E 4th AveGreat breakfast just a short walk away from our house.
Great home style food with layback outdoor sitting.
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Fifth Avenue Streatery
846 East 5th AvenueGreat home style food with layback outdoor sitting.
Fiesta Grande Mexican Grill
421 N Baker StAwesome Mexican cuisine
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Great Seafood selection with the BEST Clam Chowder soup ever!
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Tonys Clam Chowder Seafood Restaurant
622 N Donnelly StGreat Seafood selection with the BEST Clam Chowder soup ever!
Grab a typical British meal in this laid back pub.
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Magical Meat Boutique British Pub
322 Alexander StGrab a typical British meal in this laid back pub.
Highland Street Cafe
185 S Highland StGreat American staple food in a homey setting.
Great Cuban cuisine in a beautifully decorated restaurant.
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Las Palmas Restaurant
351 N Donnelly StGreat Cuban cuisine in a beautifully decorated restaurant.
Great coffee, deserts, icecream, sandwiches.
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Village Coffee Pot of Mount Dora
425 N Donnelly StGreat coffee, deserts, icecream, sandwiches.
Best tasting pizza we've had in a long time. Great pasta also.
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PizzAmoré
722 E 5th AveBest tasting pizza we've had in a long time. Great pasta also.
Jk Thai & Sushi
116 E 5th AveGreat Thai and Sushi.
Very quaint and artsy vibe serving up great food and drinks.
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Goblin Market
330 Dora Drawdy WayVery quaint and artsy vibe serving up great food and drinks.
Historic home turned restaurant. Serving great cuts of steak.
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1921 Mount Dora
142 E 4th AveHistoric home turned restaurant. Serving great cuts of steak.
French style desserts to die for plus a variety of great coffees.
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Le Petit Sweet
110 W 5th AveFrench style desserts to die for plus a variety of great coffees.
Oyster Troff
936 N Bay StSome of the best oysters I've.
You will feel transported to England in this charming tea room. The atmosphere is very laid back and the selection of teas is extensive and tasty. The food is phenomenal. Reservations are recommended.
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The Windsor Rose Restaurant and British Tea Room
142 W 4th AveYou will feel transported to England in this charming tea room. The atmosphere is very laid back and the selection of teas is extensive and tasty. The food is phenomenal. Reservations are recommended.
Sightseeing
https://mtdoraboats.com/
If you want to take a tour of Lake Dora or any of the adjoining lakes in the area, you can do it from the comfort of your rental pontoon boat. Whether you rent one for a few hours or an entire day, Mount Dora Boating Center and Marina is a few blocks from our Blue Cottage.
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Mount Dora Boating Center & Marina
148 Charles Avehttps://mtdoraboats.com/
If you want to take a tour of Lake Dora or any of the adjoining lakes in the area, you can do it from the comfort of your rental pontoon boat. Whether you rent one for a few hours or an entire day, Mount Dora Boating Center and Marina is a few blocks from our Blue Cottage.
https://www.adventureoutdoorpaddle.com/
Looking to spend a day out in nature? Check out this place for Kayak, Paddle Board, or Hydro Bike rentals.
Adventure Outdoor Paddle
210 E Ruby Sthttps://www.adventureoutdoorpaddle.com/
Looking to spend a day out in nature? Check out this place for Kayak, Paddle Board, or Hydro Bike rentals.
Mount Dora Trail
1550 E 11th AveFor a leisurely and informative tour or Mount Dora.
Shopping
https://www.cypressthings.com/
While looking to add a picnic table to our backyard we found this gem in nearby Sorrento. They have a mill onsite where they make furniture, art, and other wooden treasures. It's well worth a visit to this family own wood mill.
J & S Cypress Inc
28625 Cypress Mill Roadhttps://www.cypressthings.com/
While looking to add a picnic table to our backyard we found this gem in nearby Sorrento. They have a mill onsite where they make furniture, art, and other wooden treasures. It's well worth a visit to this family own wood mill.
Nature and Adventure
Kelly Park at Rock Springs is an amazingly, beautiful park. The park is located in the town of Apopka, FL — just outside Orlando and is an absolute “must-do” if you like to experience “old Florida”. Tube down the natural lazy river at Kelly Rock Springs overlooking crystal clear water or rent a kayak and enjoy it for 7 miles.
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Rock Springs Kelly Park
400 E Kelly Park RdKelly Park at Rock Springs is an amazingly, beautiful park. The park is located in the town of Apopka, FL — just outside Orlando and is an absolute “must-do” if you like to experience “old Florida”. Tube down the natural lazy river at Kelly Rock Springs overlooking crystal clear water or rent a kayak and enjoy it for 7 miles.
https://www.kingslandingfl.com/emeraldcutkayakadventure
Named for its crystal clear waters, the Emerald Cut section of Rock Springs Run winds through sections of lush jungle-like nature, breathtaking emerald water and sandy bottom beneath your paddle as you explore this tropical oasis in in the middle of Central Florida. Rock Springs Run is one of two designated Wild and Scenic Rivers in the state of Florida, part of the complex ecological system of the Wekiva River Basin.
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Kings Landing
5722 Baptist Camp Rdhttps://www.kingslandingfl.com/emeraldcutkayakadventure
Named for its crystal clear waters, the Emerald Cut section of Rock Springs Run winds through sections of lush jungle-like nature, breathtaking emerald water and sandy bottom beneath your paddle as you explore this tropical oasis in in the middle of Central Florida. Rock Springs Run is one of two designated Wild and Scenic Rivers in the state of Florida, part of the complex ecological system of the Wekiva River Basin.
City/town information
Calendar of Events September 2022 for Mount Dora and nearby towns.
Saturday, September 10
Plaid in the Park – Sunset Park on Alexander Street in Downtown Mount Dora 3 p.m. - 9 p.m. - Bring your family, and immerse yourself in Celtic entertainment, food and drink! Music, Vendors, Dancing, Bagpipes.
Sunday, September 11
Guitars and Cars – Rennigers Mount Dora 8 a.m. - 3 p.m
Wednesday, September 14
Vintage Bike Night - Maw’s Mountain Moonshine 352 N. Alexander St Mt Dora, Fl 32757 5 p.m. - 10 p.m. - Bring your Bike or just go visit with other Bike lovers. Offering taste testing of all their flavored Moonshine. Live music on their patio.
Thursday, September 15
Adult Artbreak – Leesburg Center for the Arts 429 West Magnolia Street Leesburg, FL 34748 5:30 p.m. - 7 p.m. - Take an Artbreak. Make a date to create in our huge maker space. This is a fully facilitated 1.5 hour program with all art supplies provided. There is a different project at each meeting. PROJECT: Munch’s Scream. Are you having one of those days? Come have fun drawing your version of The Scream in oil pastels. Admission $5.
Tuesday, September 27
Olive Branch Wine Tasting – The Olive Branch Mediterranean-Italian Grille, 115 W 3rd Ave, Mount Dora, is ready to try new wines and you are invited to try them too! 4 p.m. - 6 p.m.
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Mount Dora
Calendar of Events September 2022 for Mount Dora and nearby towns.
Saturday, September 10
Plaid in the Park – Sunset Park on Alexander Street in Downtown Mount Dora 3 p.m. - 9 p.m. - Bring your family, and immerse yourself in Celtic entertainment, food and drink! Music, Vendors, Dancing, Bagpipes.
Sunday, September 11
Guitars and Cars – Rennigers Mount Dora 8 a.m. - 3 p.m
Wednesday, September 14
Vintage Bike Night - Maw’s Mountain Moonshine 352 N. Alexander St Mt Dora, Fl 32757 5 p.m. - 10 p.m. - Bring your Bike or just go visit with other Bike lovers. Offering taste testing of all their flavored Moonshine. Live music on their patio.
Thursday, September 15
Adult Artbreak – Leesburg Center for the Arts 429 West Magnolia Street Leesburg, FL 34748 5:30 p.m. - 7 p.m. - Take an Artbreak. Make a date to create in our huge maker space. This is a fully facilitated 1.5 hour program with all art supplies provided. There is a different project at each meeting. PROJECT: Munch’s Scream. Are you having one of those days? Come have fun drawing your version of The Scream in oil pastels. Admission $5.
Tuesday, September 27
Olive Branch Wine Tasting – The Olive Branch Mediterranean-Italian Grille, 115 W 3rd Ave, Mount Dora, is ready to try new wines and you are invited to try them too! 4 p.m. - 6 p.m.
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Explore our Historic Downtown by foot, bicycle, or golf cart
Our house is within easy walking distance of our Historic Downtown and Lake Dora. Or you can rent bicycles at very affordable rates from Mount Dora Bikes to go even farther. There are lots of great bike trails around our area. You can also take a narrated tour of our Historic Downtown on a comfortable covered golf cart from Mount Dora Transit .
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Antique Shopping
Mount Dora is famous for all it's Antique shops and none is bigger or better than Rennigers. And while at Rennigers grab a fantastic cheeseburger at the best kept secret in Mount Dora, Grub Hub Cafe.
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Sunsets by Lake Dora
Sunsets by the lake are espectacular! You can watch them from the pier, anywhere near the shore, or from a sunset cruise. Just be sure to watch at least one.