I live in Mount Dora

Are you nuts? Do you drive all the way to UCF? Where is that? You should move, seriously! That is the kind of response I get when these words come out of my mouth: I live in Mount Dora. My friends think I am delusional because I live according to them, so far away. I know the driving is awful but I have to admit it, I have learned to love this beautiful town. I fell in love with the view, the trees, the lake, the lighthouse, the sunset, the sunrise, the peacefulness, the sound of the birds, the stars, the cows, the alligators, the bears, the raccoons, the library, the coffee shop, Christmas at the park, the craft fair, the art fest, high school, the tennis courts and many other things that come to my mind when I think of Mount Dora.

I have been living in this town for the past ten years. Ever since I move to the United States from Lima, Peru with my family. This place has become my second home and I really enjoy living here. It is quiet, peaceful and relaxing. It is still, compare to Orlando, a safe place to live. Where you can leave your car door unlock and nothing will get stolen a place where you can still trust your neighbor and where taking a walk downtown at night it is not dangerous.

Many people believe, this is a boring town, it could be sometimes after a while I have to say, but if you are planning on visiting here for the weekend, your experience will be unforgettable. Let the journey began with only a short forty-minute drive north of Orlando that you won’t regret. I am surprise that many native Floridians (Orlando based) have no clue where this beautiful town is located. Do not get me wrong; I did not know anything about it before I moved here. My first experience with Florida was a family vacation to Disney-Orlando and this place did not even cross my mind.  Now I know that we are located in the heart of Lake County, Florida, that lakes, hills and trees surround us. That a store sells a I climb Mount Dora t-shirt, that lady’s with red hats and purple outfit walk the streets of the town every Wednesday afternoon and you can watch a movie at the park.

There are a million things to do in Florida besides, theme parks. It is time to explore new places, create memories and enjoy stress free adventures without spending too much money, taking an airplane or driving more than two hours to get there. Experience the small town atmosphere and escape from the hustle that living in the city means. Mount Dora is a great destination, let me be your guide and show you the different activities that we have to offer and what truly means to be a local here. I will share my experiences throughout the years, the best places to eat, my top 5 activities to do and the most important, I will make you fall in love with the wonders of Mount Dora!