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.
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.
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.
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.
You know what to do, now find out how to get there. Our interactive maps will take you where you want to go.
This is your one-stop-shop to vacation bliss. Take our expert advice, or build your own itinerary and begin making memories.
Ideal for camping and kayaking, the rustic towns surrounding the Ocala National Forest and Alexander Springs are what fishermen’s dreams are made of.
Small town charm has a party edge in Northwest Lake, where Bikefest and Mardi Gras festivities are balanced by state parks and horse farms.
Mount Dora, Tavares and Eustis comprise this area of bountiful lakes and old oak trees, where seaplane rides and Sunday brunch are customary.
Home of the triathlon and a designated "Runner Friendly Community," bustling South Lake is a hotspot for athletes.