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Palm Island Park
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  • Katmosphere
  • By Katmosphere on August 22, 2005
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  • cypress - Mount Dora
    cypress
    by Katmosphere
    This place has a boardwalk that goes along the lake and views of some really outstanding cypress, birds and the occasional gator of course....We saw a bird eating a snake. I never knew birds ate snakes before.

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  • Address: AT the end of Baker St.
  • Directions: Just head towards the lake, you can't miss it!!
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    Pisces Rising
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  • Pawtuxet
  • Updated By Pawtuxet on May 16, 2007
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    by Pawtuxet, 1 more photos
    The restaurant which was recommended to me was absolutely everything promised. It is housed in a restored bungalow with decks and sunporch added to the front of the building to accomodate its present use as a restaurant. I sat inside at the upper level where I could view most of the restaurant...the outer decks and the water beyond. I had a superb dinner...extremely fresh tuna and vegetables prepared by a gourmet chef who truly knows what he's doing. My waiter along with the hostess were friendly and enthusiastic to tell me the history of the house and the transformation to eatery while maintaining many original features. I was absolutely delighted with my dinner and visit.
    It was worth the drive.

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    Start with information
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  • By Pawtuxet on May 2, 2007
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    by Pawtuxet
    Adorable central building for an information center. Unfortunately I got there late in the day and they were closed, but they have lots of brochures and maps and rest rooms to offer....and they are situated right next to a little park so that you could sit and plan your time.

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    boating on the lake
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  • By Katmosphere on August 23, 2005
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    marina
    by Katmosphere
    This is a full service marina right on Lake Dora.
    Lake Dora connects to the Dora Canal and to Lake Eustis and you can actually go through a series of lakes and canals and the St. Johns River from here to get to the Atlantic Ocean....

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  • Address: diriectly on Lake Dora
  • Phone: 352 383 3150
  • Directions: Downtown Mount Dora
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    DORA CANAL & DEAD RIVER TOURS
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  • By LoriPori on February 1, 2007
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  • Dead River
    Dead River "Reflections"
    by LoriPori, 4 more photos
    Though we didn't take this tour, we did go for a boat ride through the DEAD RIVER..
    Heritage Nature Tours takes you through Dora Canal and Dead River aboard the "Sea Haven". Their tours depart from the Harbor Side Restaurant. During the tour you will experience " the most beautiful mile of water in the world". The wonderful cyprus-lined Dora Canal waterway is home to otters, turtles, racoons, gators, Herons, Egrets, Osprey, Bald Eagles who live in this magical, unspoiled habitat. I was in awe of all the wonderful nature we saw and I love the look of the cyprus trees with their reflections in the calm waters.

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  • Address: South Hy 441 Tavares Florida
  • Phone: (352) 343-4337 for reservations
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    doodlebug
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  • Michael_D
  • Updated By Michael_D on November 27, 2006
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  • all aboard - Mount Dora
    all aboard
    by Michael_D
    Allegedly fueled by an inexplicable passion for the show 'Petticoat Junction', local entrepreneur/eccentric Steve Torrico opened the Dora Doodlebug about 5 years ago. A 1920's railway motor car that travels from Mount Dora to Tavares and back again along the shores of Lake Dora.

    On day trips from the Mount Dora Railway, you can experience the comfort and heyday of an authentic railroad passenger car on The Mount Dora Limited.

    Not long ago the train went all the way to Orlando and back. May again soon.

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  • Address: 150 West Third Avenue
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    Gilbert Point at Gilbert Park
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  • Michael_D
  • Updated By Michael_D on November 27, 2006
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  • Gilbert Park

    The son of Dr. C.R. Gilbert, left this property to the city in his will.

    Adjacent to Gilbert Park is my favorite Mt Dora venue>Palm Island> replete with a large picnic pavilion, achildren's playground, its famous lighthouse, fishing dock, boat ramp, a small waterfall and one of the most beautiful nature walks in Florida.

    This lighthouse guides many boats to Mt Doras shores. I, myself used it offen for reference at dusk when I was out sailing a bit too long and ran out of daylight.

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    Goblin Market
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  • Michael_D
  • Updated By Michael_D on November 27, 2006
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  • good food - Mount Dora
    good food
    by Michael_D
    Great location on a back alley in the historic Mount Dora. Its a favorite haunt of the Icehouse Theater crowd.

    It used to be a renovated warehouse and now has book-lined dining rooms, a private, tree shaded courtyard that is open year round.

    There have even been famous actor sightings>

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  • Address: 331 B Donnelly St., Mount Dora
  • Phone: 352-735-0059
  • Directions: an alleyway that paralells Donnelly St...just ask anyone..theyll know where it is.
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    Trolley
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  • Michael_D
  • Updated By Michael_D on January 9, 2005
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  • Take a trolley ride - Mount Dora
    Take a trolley ride
    by Michael_D
    The Mount Dora Road Trolley ($7.50 adults, $5.50 ages 3-13) is a very informative tour of the village, lakefront, and historic neighborhoods. The tour lasts about 50 minutes, and along the way the hostess is delivering a wealth of little-known facts about the town's pioneers, heroes, and ne'er-do-wells. The mode of transportation (aboard a very plush and comfortable trolley) adds to the enjoyment of this tour.

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  • Phone: 352/357-9123
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    Tour Lake Dora by boat
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  • Michael_D
  • Updated By Michael_D on January 11, 2005
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  • This boat used to ply the Fla Keys - Mount Dora
    This boat used to ply the Fla
    Keys
    by Michael_D
    The the Rusty Anchor's pontoon boat is a stable watercraft. Tour of the lakeshore and dont miss a chance to watch one of Florida's finest sunsets and a perfect end to a Mount Dora day.

    My friend city councilman Scott Alderman owns and operates the Rusty Anchor. Ive spent many hours as unofficial 1st mate courtesy of Scott when he 1st started out. Its a great memory.

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  • Address: 400 E. 4th Avenue
  • Phone: 352/383-3933
  • Directions: At the Mt Dora Yacht Club dock
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