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Home-Grown Fun

Make Lake County your playground. Rolling hills and over 1,000 named lakes create the perfect backdrop for lively festivals, unique outdoor attractions or a casual downtown stroll. Be it bird watching, golfing, or kayaking, Lake County has whatever floats your boat.
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Hospitality Meets Hometown Charm

Quaint bed and breakfast inns with spectacular lake views and stellar attention to service are a draw for travelers from near and far. If you’re seeking to get out of town for a quiet getaway, Lake County’s accommodations and family-friendly atmosphere create the ideal setting for an extended weekend trip.
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BBQ, Bakeries & Beyond

From home-cooked comfort food, to trendy farm-to-table eateries to traditional dining at lakeside retreats, Lake County has left its mark on a wide array of cooking cuisines with a touch of Southern style.
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Lake County is always looking for a reason to celebrate. There’s Bikefest, Pig on the Pond, Mardi Gras and wine stomping; Civil War reenactments, renaissance fairs and enormous art festivals.
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Discover Lake County: Florida’s Lakeside Escape

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Your perfect retreat is closer than you think.

Lake County has something for everyone. Nature-lovers will find an abundance of options – like hiking through endless acres of preserves, viewing rare birds or paddling pristine Blueways. Anglers will be lured by the prospect of catching a trophy bass on one of over 1,000 freshwater lakes, while treasure hunters will enjoy finding that rare antique at the area's many unique downtown districts.

So come explore Lake County, and experience “Real Florida. Real Close.” Just 35 minutes outside of Orlando.

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Explore Lake County

Forest Gateway

Ideal for camping and kayaking, the rustic towns near the Ocala National Forest and Alexander Springs are what fishermen’s dreams are made of.

Northwest Lake

Small town charm has a party edge in Northwest Lake, where Bikefest and Mardi Gras festivities are balanced by state parks and horse farms.

Golden Triangle

Mount Dora, Tavares and Eustis comprise this area of bountiful lakes and old oak trees, where seaplane rides and Sunday brunch are customary.

South Lake

A training ground for triathlons and a designated "Runner Friendly Community," bustling South Lake's rolling hills make it a hotspot for athletes.

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