Inverness Travel Guide

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  • old citrus county courthouse
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historic district
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main street

pictured is main street in downtown inverness. some worth while places to visit are the 1912 citrus county courthouse and museum, and nearby fort cooper state park. with in a 1/2 mile radius of the courthouse are a number of historic buildings and homes. near downtown inverness is beautiful lake tsala apoka which is known for it's excellent fishing.

Updated Oct 24, 2011

Address: main street

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fort cooper state park
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fort cooper was built in 1836 during the second seminole war. the fort was named after major mark anthony cooper who was the commander of the first georgia battalion. there were minor skirmishes with the seminoles in the area but fort cooper was mainly used as a hospital during general winfield scott's march to tampa. a reconstruction of fort cooper is on beautiful lake holathlikaha. this beautiful state park offers swimming and fishing on lake holathikaha and five miles of walking trails. for those interested in old florida history and nature fort cooper is well worth a visit when in the inverness area.

Updated Oct 9, 2011

Address: 3100 south old flora city road.

Phone: 352-726-0315

Website: http://www.floridastateparks.org/fortcooper/

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citrus county historical museum
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citrus county historical museum

located in the old citrus county couthouse is the citrus county historical museum. currently there is an exhibit on the three major battles of the civil war in florida. a very interesting place to visit in inverness. admission is free.

Written Apr 15, 2008

Address: counthouse square

Website: http://www.cccourthouse.org/

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Hotels  

Central Motel

 1 Review and 49 Opinions  The rooms are large and very clean - staff is very pleasant and accommodating. Located on the bike... 

Restaurants  

deco cafe: american
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deco cafe

the deco cafe is located across the street from the old citrus county courthouse. obviously named after the art deco architecture of the building it is in the deco cafe is a good place to have lunch when in downtown inverness. american fare moderately priced.

Written Apr 15, 2008

Address: 109 courthouse square

Phone: 352-341-5400

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stumpknockers: seafood
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stumpknockers

stumpknockers is the best restaurtant in inverness. it is located on main street a block west of the old courthouse in the historic district. they specalize in all you can eat catfish dinners. they also serve burgers and poultry. stumpknockers has a full liquor bar.

Written Apr 15, 2008

Address: 110 w. main street.

Phone: 352-726-2212

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Cockadoodles Cafe: Breakfast/lunch friendly and good
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We believe that people make the difference at Cockadoodles. You will find the entire place decorated with hens & roosters. The host and servers are friendly and the service is great.

Favorite Dish: This place is only opened at breakfast and lunch (they close at 2:30PM), but they have a great menu. We have enjoyed their egg dishes, lunchtime salads, sandwiches and daily specials. I especially like to order chicken salad with cottage cheese and cole slaw. It is really a refreshing dish anytime but especially on a hot day.

Written Jan 19, 2005

Address: 206 Tompkins Street

Phone: 352 637 0335

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Stumpknockers, great catfish
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If you are looking for a lot of ambience, great service and friendly people to be part of your dining experience, try Stumpknockers.

Favorite Dish: Their specialty is Catfish-all you can eat. Try the Alligator as an appitizer. They have a full menu along with nightly specials and a full bar. Great place to dine.

Written Jan 19, 2005

Address: 110 W. Main St.

Phone: 352 726 2212

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