Lake Griffin State Park is a Florida State Park located two miles (3 km) north of Leesburg, in Fruitland Park and 30 miles (48 km) south of Ocala. It is home to one of the state's largest live oak trees. The park is unique in connecting to Lake Griffin, the Ocklawaha River and thence to the Harris Chain of Lakes.
A short drive from Orlando, this 4,500 acre state park is noted for its beautiful lakes, rolling hills, scenic landscape, and numerous opportunities for outdoor activities. Lake Louisa State Park is made up of bald cypress, live oak, and saw palmettos. In addition to Lake Louisa, the park contains Hammond Lake, Dixie Lake, Dude Lake, and Bear Lake, along with several smaller lakes.
Southern Hill Farms is a family owned and operated blueberry u-pick farm located in Central Florida. It opens the blueberry u-pick to guests during the months of April and May when the berries are at the peak of their ripeness. It is a great educational experience for children, as well as a way to build excellent family memories.
Stanley Pond Adventure Farm is a family-friendly agritourism destination located in Astatula, Florida. This farm offers a range of outdoor activities and experiences for visitors of all ages, making it a popular spot for both locals and tourists.
Alexander Springs Recreation Area is located in the Ocala National Forest near the beautiful, turquoise waters of Alexander Springs. With forested scenery and abundant water, the recreation area offers camping, swimming, canoeing, scuba diving (for certified divers), hiking, birding and wildlife viewing.
Lake County is a county located in the geographical center of the State between the Florida Cities of Orlando and Ocala. The County contains over 1,000 lakes and 202 square miles of water. As of the 2020 census, the population was 383,956. Its county seat is Tavares, and its largest city is Clermont.
The native varieties of the red Noble, bronze Carlos and Welder Muscadines, along with the production of Vinifera grapes including Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio, Petite Sirah and Cabernet Sauvignon are all produced at the 127-acre Lakeridge Winery Estate, with and an additional 450 acres owned at Prosperity Vineyards in the Florida panhandle, and 200 acres under contract throughout Florida.
Clermont is a city in Lake County, Florida, situated in the central part of the state. Known as the "Gem of the Hills," Clermont is characterized by its rolling hills and scenic landscapes, a departure from the generally flat terrain of much of Florida. The city is famous for its numerous lakes, which provide opportunities for water-based activities like boating, fishing, and water skiing.
Okahumpka is an unincorporated community and census-designated place in Lake County, Florida. It sits at an elevation of 28 m. The population was 240 at the 2020 census, down from 267 at the 2010 census. It is the location of the Historic Campbell House.
Pittman is an unincorporated community and census-designated place in Lake County, Florida. It sits at an elevation of 85 ft (26 m). Pittman is a small, rural town surrounded by lush green forests. The population was 227 at the 2020 census, up from 180 at the 2010 census.
Bountiful Farms is a small local family owned and operated produce farm. It is growing all natural heirloom vegetables and over 120 different varieties of crops seasonally. There is a farm stand here on the property as well as a farm to table food truck serving the produce and other locally sourced options.
Howey-In-The-Hills is a town in Lake County, Florida. It sits at an elevation of 27 m. The population was 1,643 at the 2020 census. It is a picturesque, family-oriented resort community. The Community Church (Presbyterian) built in 1949, and the 1920s mission-style architecture of many of the houses, some of which have been restored, adds color to this small town.
Paisley is an unincorporated community and census-designated place in Lake County, Florida. It sits at an elevation of 79 ft (24 m). The population was 980 at the 2020 census, up from 818 at the 2010 census.
Palm Island Boardwalk is a small municipal park that consists of nice boardwalks and some interesting bits of palm trails next to the lake. Birds includes ducks, mostlly gallinules and some wading birds. Wildlife includes turtles, maybe an alligator.
Rocking Horse Stables offers self-care winter boarding from January through April. It has 104 permanent stalls located throughout two lower barns and pasture available for use. Boarders will have full use of the facility with no grounds fees for the recognized events. For trainers and clients looking to stay on property, it has 29 RV hookups, with 3 different amperages to choose from.
Astor is an unincorporated community and census-designated place in Lake County, Florida. located on the west side of the St. Johns River between Lake George and Lake Dexter. The population was 1,759 at the 2020 census. Astor boasts some of Florida’s most scenic attractions, perfect for visitors eager to explore the outdoors.
Umatilla is a city in Lake County, Florida, United States. The population was 3,685 at the 2020 census. Umatilla is nestled at the edge of the Ocala National Forest. It offers an abundance of family-friendly experiences, from its parks, preserves, and waterways to U-pick farms, independent eateries, and public art that reflects the community’s love of the outdoors.
Grantham Pointe in Mount Dora, FL, is a scenic public park that offers visitors a serene and picturesque setting to enjoy the beauty of Lake Dora. Located on the edge of downtown Mount Dora, this waterfront park provides a peaceful escape and breathtaking views of the lake and surrounding landscape.
Four Corners is an unincorporated suburban area and census-designated place in the U.S. state of Florida, located in the region around the intersection of Lake, Orange, Osceola, and Polk counties. Its population was 56,381 at the 2020 census, up from 26,116 at the 2010 census.
Tavares is a city located in Central Florida. Tavares is the county seat of Lake County. It is situated in the Orlando-Kissimmee Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population at the 2020 census was 19,003. Tavares is known as the Seaplane City due to its seaplane base and annual seaplane fly-in event.
