Guidebook for Clermont
Arts & Culture
The winery is very close to my house and offers unique Florida wine, winemaking tours, tastings, a lovely gift shop and monthly events such as grape stomping, jazz festivals, arts and crafts and more.
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Lakeridge Winery & Vineyards
19239 US-27The winery is very close to my house and offers unique Florida wine, winemaking tours, tastings, a lovely gift shop and monthly events such as grape stomping, jazz festivals, arts and crafts and more.
Leu Gardens is one of the most attractive gardens in Florida or the U.S. I'm a garden geek and this one in Orlando is one of my favorites. Lots of special types of gardens and activities.
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Izityalo ze-Harry P. Leu
1920 N Forest AveLeu Gardens is one of the most attractive gardens in Florida or the U.S. I'm a garden geek and this one in Orlando is one of my favorites. Lots of special types of gardens and activities.
Famous for its carillon tower and design by landscape architect Fredrick Law Olmstead, Jr., Bok Tower Gardens is a must-see for all garden enthusiasts. Only an hour drive from my house.
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I-Bok Tower Gardens
1151 Tower BlvdFamous for its carillon tower and design by landscape architect Fredrick Law Olmstead, Jr., Bok Tower Gardens is a must-see for all garden enthusiasts. Only an hour drive from my house.
Shopping
Mt. Dora is a charming lakeside town within 20 minutes of my house offering a variety of restaurants, shops and even a mountain bike trail.
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Mount Dora
Mt. Dora is a charming lakeside town within 20 minutes of my house offering a variety of restaurants, shops and even a mountain bike trail.
One of Central Florida's best cycling and triathlete supply stores. Bike rentals are available as well as free Saturday rides for beginners. Cycling repairs on the spot with helpful staff.
Trek Bicycle Store Clermont
1675 Hancock RdOne of Central Florida's best cycling and triathlete supply stores. Bike rentals are available as well as free Saturday rides for beginners. Cycling repairs on the spot with helpful staff.
Love this little wine store in downtown Clermont. Once a month they do wine tastings and also stay open for the Food truck rallies. Very helpful couple who own it and can tell you all about Clermont.
Bacchus Vino Etcetera
692 W Montrose StLove this little wine store in downtown Clermont. Once a month they do wine tastings and also stay open for the Food truck rallies. Very helpful couple who own it and can tell you all about Clermont.
Everything Else
The South Lake and West Orange trails are nearby scenic biking, jogging and walking trails that go through local communities offering lake and small town views.
S Lake Trail
The South Lake and West Orange trails are nearby scenic biking, jogging and walking trails that go through local communities offering lake and small town views.
This is an exciting sports complex offering personal coaching, exceptional swimming facilities, nationally-used soccer fields and more. NTC was the training spot for 4 local 2012 Olympic athletes.
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Orlando Health South Lake Hospital Rehabilitation Services National Training Center
1935 Don Wickham DrThis is an exciting sports complex offering personal coaching, exceptional swimming facilities, nationally-used soccer fields and more. NTC was the training spot for 4 local 2012 Olympic athletes.
This is the small church I attend. The sanctuary is more than 130 years old. Very friendly congregation if you wish to attend Sunday service. Or visit to check out the small town of Montverde.
Montverde United Methodist Church
17015 Porter AveThis is the small church I attend. The sanctuary is more than 130 years old. Very friendly congregation if you wish to attend Sunday service. Or visit to check out the small town of Montverde.
If you are a member of Gold's Gym you can workout at the Clermont facility which is about 10 minutes from my house. This is the gym I use - has all types of equipment. I can bring a guest.
Gold's Gym
1050 State Route 50If you are a member of Gold's Gym you can workout at the Clermont facility which is about 10 minutes from my house. This is the gym I use - has all types of equipment. I can bring a guest.
Tavares is the county seat for Lake County but has recently become known as America's Seaplane Capital. Shows, flights and training are available.
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Tavares
Tavares is the county seat for Lake County but has recently become known as America's Seaplane Capital. Shows, flights and training are available.
There are many superb golf course in central Florida, home of Tiger Wood. Sanctuary Ridge is nearby and offers natural hills. I don't golf, but know there are lots of choices for those who do.
Sanctuary Ridge Golf Club
2601 Diamond Club DrThere are many superb golf course in central Florida, home of Tiger Wood. Sanctuary Ridge is nearby and offers natural hills. I don't golf, but know there are lots of choices for those who do.
Essentials
Publix is my favorite grocery store. This one is about 5 miles from my house, has great variety, competitive prices, friendly helpful people and very clean.
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Publix Super Market at Citrus Tower Village
250 Citrus Tower BlvdPublix is my favorite grocery store. This one is about 5 miles from my house, has great variety, competitive prices, friendly helpful people and very clean.
Winter Garden is an America In Bloom town. Lots of trees, flowers, citrus history and next to Lake Apopka. The award winning Farmers Market is open every Saturday morning. 15 minutes from my house.
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I-Pavilion ye-Winter Garden Downtown ne-Farmers Market
104 S Lakeview AveWinter Garden is an America In Bloom town. Lots of trees, flowers, citrus history and next to Lake Apopka. The award winning Farmers Market is open every Saturday morning. 15 minutes from my house.
I see people hang gliding in the skies outside my house and assume they use this nearby company. I wouldn't ever do this, but more adventurous people may enjoy it.
Quest Air Soaring Center
I see people hang gliding in the skies outside my house and assume they use this nearby company. I wouldn't ever do this, but more adventurous people may enjoy it.
Food Scene
Jack's has been around forever and is considered one of the best barbeque places in Central Florida. Small and family-run, you'll know it's open if you see the smoke blowing.
Jack Benny's Barbeque
100 S Hwy 27Jack's has been around forever and is considered one of the best barbeque places in Central Florida. Small and family-run, you'll know it's open if you see the smoke blowing.
This place looks like a dive from the outside and is located in the middle of nowhere, but has terrific food and a collection of miniature farm animals. A unique menu includes quail and fried pickles.
Red Wing Restaurant
12500 FL-33This place looks like a dive from the outside and is located in the middle of nowhere, but has terrific food and a collection of miniature farm animals. A unique menu includes quail and fried pickles.
This is a somewhat new locally-run restaurant whose owners had a food truck business. They had an unsteady start, but now they've found their feet and its a local favorite sports bar. New menu daily.
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The Crooked Spoon Gastropub
200 Citrus Tower BlvdThis is a somewhat new locally-run restaurant whose owners had a food truck business. They had an unsteady start, but now they've found their feet and its a local favorite sports bar. New menu daily.
Best coffee anywhere. Lovely downtown Winter Garden location and community meeting place. 100% of profits go to improve the living conditions for the people in Axum, Ethiopia.
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Axum Coffee
146 W Plant StBest coffee anywhere. Lovely downtown Winter Garden location and community meeting place. 100% of profits go to improve the living conditions for the people in Axum, Ethiopia.
About 10 minutes from my house in the middle of nowhere is the best Old World German bakery in the world. Breads and pastries are do die for and a deli offers German meats and sandwiches.
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Yalaha Bakery
8210 County Rd 48About 10 minutes from my house in the middle of nowhere is the best Old World German bakery in the world. Breads and pastries are do die for and a deli offers German meats and sandwiches.
Great breakfast spot in downtown Clermont. I'd recommend visiting the Farmer's Market on Sun morning, then stop at Cheeser's for breakfast. You can start or end the morning with a walk by the lake.
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Cheeser's Palace Cafe
707 W Montrose StGreat breakfast spot in downtown Clermont. I'd recommend visiting the Farmer's Market on Sun morning, then stop at Cheeser's for breakfast. You can start or end the morning with a walk by the lake.
Entertainment & Activities
Lakefront park located on the shores of Lake Minneola and the South Lake bike trail offers paddle boarding, swimming, kayaks, canoes, bike rentals, playground, picnic tables and clean restrooms.
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Waterfront Park
330 3rd StLakefront park located on the shores of Lake Minneola and the South Lake bike trail offers paddle boarding, swimming, kayaks, canoes, bike rentals, playground, picnic tables and clean restrooms.
It's an easy drive from my house to the world famous Walt Disney World. Only 45 minutes away. I love going to the EPCOT Flower & Garden Festival in the spring and the Food & Wine Festival in the fall
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Walt Disney World Resort
It's an easy drive from my house to the world famous Walt Disney World. Only 45 minutes away. I love going to the EPCOT Flower & Garden Festival in the spring and the Food & Wine Festival in the fall
If I had to pick only one theme park to attend, it would be Sea World. Easier to get around, awesome rides, educational with animals and beautiful landscapes.
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SeaWorld Orlando
7007 Sea World DrIf I had to pick only one theme park to attend, it would be Sea World. Easier to get around, awesome rides, educational with animals and beautiful landscapes.
If you can afford to go, go to Discovery Cove. Loved the Swim with the Dolphins experience and a very non-crowded park.
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Discovery Cove Way
Discovery Cove WayIf you can afford to go, go to Discovery Cove. Loved the Swim with the Dolphins experience and a very non-crowded park.
Universal has an urban, happy theme. Love the Spiderman Ride. Roller coasters scare me but most people love them. Harry Potter area is incredible and not to be missed.
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Universal Studios Plaza
Universal Studios PlazaUniversal has an urban, happy theme. Love the Spiderman Ride. Roller coasters scare me but most people love them. Harry Potter area is incredible and not to be missed.
Sightseeing
About 90 minutes from my house, this is an inspiring and fascinating facility to visit. Now, home of the the Atlantis Space Shuttle exhibit, it's well worth the drive.
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Kennedy Space Center
About 90 minutes from my house, this is an inspiring and fascinating facility to visit. Now, home of the the Atlantis Space Shuttle exhibit, it's well worth the drive.
Protected and pristine beaches of Florida. Enjoy a quiet beach stroll at this bird and turtle nesting sanctuary. Fishing and swimming is permitted.
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Canaveral National Seashore
South Washington AvenueProtected and pristine beaches of Florida. Enjoy a quiet beach stroll at this bird and turtle nesting sanctuary. Fishing and swimming is permitted.
This is just cheesy enough to be fun. Swamp buggy rides, a showcase of Florida agriculture crops including citrus, blueberries and cattle. You may see some alligators in the wetlands. Kids love this.
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Ukubonisa kweCitrus
15051 US-27This is just cheesy enough to be fun. Swamp buggy rides, a showcase of Florida agriculture crops including citrus, blueberries and cattle. You may see some alligators in the wetlands. Kids love this.
Trailhead for the Lake Apopka Loop. Unique area to see native plants, animals and in the winter the home for the most diverse and abundant bird sights in the country.
Magnolia Park
2929 S Binion RdTrailhead for the Lake Apopka Loop. Unique area to see native plants, animals and in the winter the home for the most diverse and abundant bird sights in the country.
Enjoy boat rides along the Dora Canal between Tavares and Mount Dora.
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Dora Canal
Enjoy boat rides along the Dora Canal between Tavares and Mount Dora.
Native Central Florida area with lakes, hiking trails, horseback riding and camping. A favorite naturalist place even for locals.
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Iparke yaseLake Louisa
7305 US-27Native Central Florida area with lakes, hiking trails, horseback riding and camping. A favorite naturalist place even for locals.