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Unless they've moved it, the hotel is on the lake. lawn leads down to the lake where you can take a boat tour.
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MD has changed a lot since 2004 when we first visited. A lot of the shops did not make it in the economy.
The town decorates nicely at Christmas and you can watch an outdoor movie in the park on some nights.
We like Pisces Rising where you can dine out and see the lake.
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A few years ago, we rented a pontoon boat, (my cousin was the driver) and went through the Dora canal, on to Lake Harris, a memorable voiage
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If you go to Mt. Dora during one of the art fairs or craft fairs, be prepared to park a mile or more from the center of town. Just saying.
We have not been to the Annual Arts Festival in about four years but there was always a shuttle from the parking lots---like you say several blocks from the downtown area. That area of Lake County really did take a hit from the economic downturn----including Mt. Dora. If you never had a trip on the Dora Canal, it's a short trip, but worthwhile.
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On your ride from TV to Mt. Dora, consider dropping down to Tavares and catching Main St. east out of town. Stay to the right - it becomes Lakeshore Dr. and follows the north bank of Lake Dora for several miles. When you then come to the stop sign at Old 441, make a right and it'll take you on into Mt. Dora.

Nice 5-6 mile ride along the lake!

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On your ride from TV to Mt. Dora, consider dropping down to Tavares and catching Main St. east out of town. Stay to the right - it becomes Lakeshore Dr. and follows the north bank of Lake Dora for several miles. When you then come to the stop sign at Old 441, make a right and it'll take you on into Mt. Dora.

Nice 5-6 mile ride along the lake!

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Great tourguide info! When will you publish your touring book?
I'll be looking you up when I get there. Run while you can!
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Thank you for all your wonderful suggestions on what to see and do in Mt. Dora!
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