Tavares Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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.
View of cozy Pavilion at lake Dora in Tavares, Florida, USA
City Hall of Tavares Florida
Town of Tavares Florida with city hall
Comfort Inn & Suites Tavares North

Comfort Inn & Suites Tavares North

2.5 out of 5
1380 E Burleigh Boulevard Tavares FL
The price is AU$154 per night from 4 June to 5 June
AU$154
4 June - 5 June
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Tavares. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,009 reviews)
"Checked in, they didn’t have the room that was requested and paid for through Travelocity all had a king bed had to get a caught the cot that they brought to the room had blood stain on it. Staff was very unhelpful. I would suggest to anybody no matter the circumstances not to use this hotel."

Reviewed on 1 June 2026

Comfort Inn & Suites Tavares North
The Citrus on the Lake

The Citrus on the Lake

3 out of 5
199 W Ruby Street Tavares FL
The price is AU$149 per night from 4 June to 5 June
AU$149
4 June - 5 June
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Tavares. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 5 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,004 reviews)
"Beautiful place to stay and thoroughly enjoyed an anniversary celebration!"

Reviewed on 27 May 2026

The Citrus on the Lake
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 AU$144 per night from 28 June to 29 June
AU$144
28 June - 29 June
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Tavares. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,003 reviews)
"It was Great !"

Reviewed on 31 May 2026

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Tavares - Leesburg by IHG
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Siena at Bella Collina

Siena at Bella Collina

3.5 out of 5
16300 County Rd 455 Montverde FL
Stay at this spa aparthotel in Montverde. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Bella Collina Golf Club and Sanctuary Ridge ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (77 reviews)
"Nice accommodation"

Reviewed on 2 May 2026

Siena at Bella Collina
BETTER THAN A 5 STAR HOTEL WITH GOLF CART WHOLE HOUSE TOTALLY REMODELED

BETTER THAN A 5 STAR HOTEL WITH GOLF CART WHOLE HOUSE TOTALLY REMODELED

The Villages FL
Stay at this holiday home in The Villages. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities and tennis courts. Popular attractions Glenview Champions Country Club and Nancy ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (26 reviews)
"Nice house golf cart was a big plus Jeff is very involved in resolving any issues"

Reviewed on 20 May 2026

BETTER THAN A 5 STAR HOTEL WITH GOLF CART WHOLE HOUSE TOTALLY REMODELED
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 Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour fitness centre. Popular attractions Glenview Champions Country Club and Nancy ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (7 reviews)
"This is a two bedroom apartment style rental. It’s located in a great area close to all amenities and activities. The villages has to offer. We really enjoyed our stay and loved the privacy, easy access, and space that this rental offered. My mom and I and my son were in town to attend my nephews ..."

Reviewed on 1 June 2026

Landing At Wildwood Near Lake Sumter Landing
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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

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

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 visit to Tavares. While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside.

Dora Canal Plaza Shopping Center

Lake County Historical Museum

You can spend time studying the exhibits at Lake County Historical Museum during your trip to Tavares. While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside.

Lake County Historical Museum

Activities

Rock Springs 2-Hour Glass Bottom Guided Kayak Eco Tour

Rock Springs 2-Hour Glass Bottom Guided Kayak Eco Tour

AU$164
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

AU$117
per adult
Dora Canal Wildlife Kayak Tour – Scenic Old Florida
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