Tavares, FL

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Lake Dora is the most prestigious of the Harris Chain Lakes. This is due to the fact that the historic lakefront town of Mount Dora sits on its eastern shore.
Lake Dora is the most prestigious of the Harris Chain Lakes. This is due to the fact that the historic lakefront town of Mount Dora sits on its eastern shore.
Single engine seaplane turns in the water and prepares to stop at Wooten Park, Tavares, Florida, USA.
Found this park by accident. On a HUGE lake outside of Mount Dora. Has a real train people can ride for a price. During the holidays people take a ride on the train and Santa makes an appearance! Very cool for kids of all ages, even adults. Park has water park in summer, playground open year round and much much more!
They say that Tavares, FL is the Seaplane Capitol of the World. Don't know about that, but it certainly is fun.
The Citrus on the Lake

The Citrus on the Lake

3 out of 5
199 W Ruby Street Tavares FL
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Tavares. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
Comfy bed and a fun location.

Reviewed on Feb 28, 2026

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The Citrus on the Lake
Comfort Inn & Suites Tavares North

Comfort Inn & Suites Tavares North

2.5 out of 5
1380 E Burleigh Boulevard Tavares FL
The price is ￥16,307 per night from Mar 1 to Mar 2
￥16,307
￥18,101 total
Mar 1 - Mar 2
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Tavares. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,003 reviews)
Nice lobby, room, breakfast and staff

Reviewed on Feb 25, 2026

Comfort Inn & Suites Tavares North
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Tavares - Leesburg by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Tavares - Leesburg by IHG

2.5 out of 5
3601 W Burleigh Blvd Tavares FL
The price is ￥18,570 per night from Mar 1 to Mar 2
￥18,570
￥20,613 total
Mar 1 - Mar 2
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Tavares. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,003 reviews)
Room was clean and staff was nice

Reviewed on Feb 28, 2026

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Tavares - Leesburg by IHG
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PETS STAY FREE Camp St. Cabanas on Lake Dora Unit 2

PETS STAY FREE Camp St. Cabanas on Lake Dora Unit 2

Tavares FL
Stay at this vacation home in Tavares. Enjoy free WiFi, patios, and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions Dora Canal Plaza Shopping Center and Lake County ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (19 reviews)
Great Location ands View, Got lucky to have shared the site with friendly other visitore

Reviewed on Feb 9, 2026

PETS STAY FREE Camp St. Cabanas on Lake Dora Unit 2
Landing At Wildwood Near Lake Sumter Landing

Landing At Wildwood Near Lake Sumter Landing

4 out of 5
12020 Brush Hl Rd Oxford FL
Stay at this aparthotel in Oxford. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour fitness center. Popular attractions Glenview Champions Country Club and Miona ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (5 reviews)
Overall it was a good stay. Unfortunately, the bedding and couch had dog and/or cat hair all over it; which made for a bad time for my daughter whom is allergic to both. Thankfully I bring my own sheets. Fridge was not cleaned behind the handles, so I was grabbing onto sticky dried up food.

Reviewed on Dec 14, 2025

Landing At Wildwood Near Lake Sumter Landing
Siena at Bella Collina

Siena at Bella Collina

3.5 out of 5
16300 County Rd 455 Montverde FL
Book a stay at this spa aparthotel in Montverde. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Bella Collina Golf Club and Sanctuary ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (73 reviews)
Spacious, clean, and quiet!

Reviewed on Feb 16, 2026

Siena at Bella Collina
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Popular places to visit

Seaplanes parked at Wooten Park in Tavares, Florida, USA

Wooten Park

Wooten Park is just one of the places to see in Tavares, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside.

Wooten Park
Golf course in Florida

Village Green Golf Course

Enjoy a round of golf in Tavares at Village Green Golf Course. While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside.

Village Green Golf Course

TableTop Team Trivia

Enjoy an outing to TableTop Team Trivia during your stay in Tavares. While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside.

TableTop Team Trivia

Dora Canal Plaza Shopping Center

You can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Dora Canal Plaza Shopping Center during your trip to Tavares. While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside.

Dora Canal Plaza Shopping Center

Deer Island Golf Lake Club

Enjoy a round of golf in Tavares at Deer Island Golf Lake Club. While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside.

Deer Island Golf Lake Club

AdventHealth Waterman

Though AdventHealth Waterman might be what brings you to town, perhaps you'll have a chance to explore more of Tavares while you are here.

AdventHealth Waterman

Things to do

Rock Springs 2-Hour Glass Bottom Guided Kayak Eco Tour

Rock Springs 2-Hour Glass Bottom Guided Kayak Eco Tour

￥15,323
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Rock Springs 2-Hour Glass Bottom Guided Kayak Eco Tour
Experience Wild Florida on the Dora Canal in Central Florida

Dora Canal Wildlife Kayak Tour – Scenic Old Florida

￥12,228
per adult
Dora Canal Wildlife Kayak Tour – Scenic Old Florida
Emerald Cut Eco Excursion

Florida paddle excursions

￥9,287
per adult
Florida paddle excursions
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Cities near Tavares

View of Mount Dora Lighthouse, Mount Dora, Florida, USA. North of Orlando, FL. May 18, 2023

Mount Dora

Leesburg featuring a lake or waterhole and fishing as well as an individual male

Leesburg

This was taken on an electric boat on the Dead River, which runs between Lake Eustis and Lake Dora. Plenty of alligators because it is in Florida.

Eustis

sunset over lake

Yalaha

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