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Old 12-22-2011, 02:08 PM
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Blackwater is very worth while the almost two hour drive. Stumpknockers is closer and more of a dive (not drive) but is oh so good. The flying fish in Mt Dora is over priced.
We have relatives visiting for the holidays. My choice was a half day in Deland, but we wound up driving to the Blackwater Inn, Astor, FL--on the St. John's River. (They advertise in The Daily Sun.) It's about an hour's ride through the Ocala National Forest. Blackwater Inn doesn't open until 4:30 PM but Williams Landing, a casual place right above Blackwater Inn was open for lunch. There's really nothing to see or do in Astor. Should have went with the original plan to visit Deland. If you're ever curious about Blackwater Inn, skip it. There are similar offerings on the water that are closer. Hurricane's comes to mind.