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.
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.

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The Citrus on the Lake

The Citrus on the Lake

3 out of 5
199 W Ruby Street Tavares FL
Stay at this beach hotel in Tavares. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,003 reviews)
Clean & comfortable. Easy drive to Mt Dora. Breakfast, lunch, dinner & ice cream located on site.

Reviewed on 2 Mar 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 AU$169 per night from 8 Mar to 9 Mar
AU$169
8 Mar - 9 Mar
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! (1,006 reviews)
The room was very clean

Reviewed on 28 Feb 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 AU$198 per night from 8 Mar to 9 Mar
AU$198
8 Mar - 9 Mar
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! (1,005 reviews)
All the above

Reviewed on 2 Mar 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 holiday home in Tavares. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, patios and an in-room coffee maker. 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 9 Feb 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 Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour fitness centre. 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 14 Dec 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
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! (73 reviews)
Spacious, clean, and quiet!

Reviewed on 16 Feb 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

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

If AdventHealth Waterman is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Tavares.

AdventHealth Waterman

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

Activities

Rock Springs 2-Hour Glass Bottom Guided Kayak Eco Tour

Rock Springs 2-Hour Glass Bottom Guided Kayak Eco Tour

AU$163
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$120
per adult
Dora Canal Wildlife Kayak Tour – Scenic Old Florida
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