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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.

    PLAY

    • Ecotourism
    • Fishing
    • Birdwatching
    • Adventures
    • Golfing
    • Disc Golf
    • Agritourism
    • Equestrian
    • Art & Museums
    • Entertainment
    • Antiques & Shopping
    • Spas
    • Kid Zone
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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.

    STAY

    • Hotels & Resorts
    • Bed & Breakfasts
    • Vacation Rentals
    • Campgrounds & Cabins
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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.

    DINE

    • Casual Dining
    • Barbecue
    • Bakeries & Sweets
    • Coffee & Tea
    • Wine & Brews
    • Neighborhood Bars
    • Fine Dining
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    Be a Part of the Party

    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.

    EVENTS

    • Upcoming Events
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    Get Around Town

    You know what to do, now find out how to get there. Our interactive maps will take you where you want to go.

    EXPLORE

    • Citrus Label Tour
    • Interactive Map
    • Forest Gateway
    • Northwest Lake
    • Golden Triangle
    • South Lake
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    This is your one-stop-shop to vacation bliss. Take our expert advice, or build your own itinerary and begin making memories.

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  • Tourist Development Council

Capital Projects Funding Program

The Tourist Development Capital Projects Funding Program was created to process requests for tourist development tax funds to be used for capital projects.

The Lake County Tourist Development Tax was created to fund the promotion of tourism and attract tourists to visit Lake County. The Lake County Tourist Development Council was established to recommend to the Lake County Board of County Commissioners uses of the tourist development tax revenue in accordance with the Lake County Tourist Development Plan.

To learn about eligibility requirements for the Tourist Development Capital Funding Program, read the Capital Projects Funding Policy.

For questions regarding the Tourist Development Capital Projects Funding Program, contact the Office of Elevate Lake at 352-742-3918.

Tourism Development Council (Info & Meeting Calendar)

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