About Mt. Dora

Just north of Orlando and easy access from anywhere is our wonderful town of Mount Dora. Situated on the eastern banks of Lake Dora you'll find that small town charm and relaxing atmosphere that keeps people coming back for more!

Start with a morning of shopping downtown. Unique gift shops, art galleries, fashion boutiques and antique shops are all within walking distance.

Mount Dora offers many fun and relaxing activities everyday such as boat rides on the lake, fishing, and bird watching on the Palm Island Nature Walk. Or perhaps a round of golf at one of many championship courses in the area. A quiet afternoon at the lake, a trolley or train ride, evening dining at one of downtown's luscious restaurants, followed by music, dancing, a carriage ride or even a play at the Ice House Theatre.

Mount Dora is known as the "Festival City" and there's always something happening! Check out the Mount Dora Chamber of Commerce, the Mount Dora Merchants Association and the Center for the Arts for more information.

Trying To Find Us?

From North Orlando - take 441 north through Apopka. Downtown Orlando - take the 408 a.k.a. East-West Expressway to the Florida Turnpike. North on the Turnpike to the 429. Take the 429 north to Apopka. Continue north on 441.

After passing through Tangerine, take Old 441 on your left into Mt. Dora.

Follow Old 441 a.k.a. Highland St. to the intersection of Highland and 5th. Turn left on 5th and follow to the first traffic light, this is Donnelly. Take a left on Donnelly and you're here!

From South Orlando, the Airport or Kissimmee - take I-4 or the 528 a.k.a. Bee Line Expressway to the Florida Turnpike. Head north on the Turnpike to the 429. Take the 429 north to Apopka, and then north on 441. Pick up the directions above.

From Sanford and Daytona - take I-4 to SR46 travel east into Mount Dora. Turn right on Highland St. Follow the directions above.

From Tampa and St. Pete - Take I-4 to the Florida Turnpike and follow the directions above or, for the more adventurous, take I-75 to SR 50 in Hernando. East on SR 50 to Groveland. North on SR 19 through Howey in the Hills to Tavares. Take a right (east) on Old 441 a.k.a. Alfred St. After passing Lake Dora on your right, your in downtown. The second traffic light is Donnelly. Take a right on Donnelly and you're here!