Fun things to do!
Discover Mount Dora on land with a SEGWAY tour, by water on a CATBOAT adventure or eat your way through town with Taste of our Town Tours.
What's Going On Around Town!
Excursions & Tours
There are plenty of “Things to do” in Mount Dora, FL and the surrounding area. Take a look at the many options below for sightseeing tours and adventures by land, air and sea.
Dining
From light snacks to multi-course dining experiences… area restaurants and cafes are second to none. Don’t miss the coffee and tea shops, as well as the international pubs. And please, always leave room for dessert!
Note that many area restaurants require reservations, especially on busy festival weekends… be sure to call ahead!
Shopping
Once famous as “the Antiques Capital,” Mount Dora now boasts a wide variety of retail, gift & specialty shops, stores and boutiques.
Lodging
Mount Dora is well-known for its charming tree-lined streets, antique shopping, and for its historic inns, cottages and bed-and-breakfast facilities. Mount Dora is only a few minutes drive to the Central Florida and Orlando area attractions and theme parks.
Festivals
Mount Dora is famous as ‘The Festival City’ with three of the top annual events in the country, the Mount Dora Fall Craft Fair in October, the Mount Dora Spring Festival of Arts & Crafts and the Mount Dora Arts festival in February.
YUMMY EATS
There are no chain restaurants in the historic downtown district. Since restaurants are family-owned businesses, you will find eclectic menus featuring ethnic inspired dishes. Try a POKE BOWL!
FESTIVALS
Mount Dora, Florida is known for its world class festivals. With three of its annual festivals consistently ranking in the Top 50, it would be a wonderful addition to your trip to book on one of the festival weekends to see why.