Orlando Executive Airport 35 min
Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive (26 min) Administered by the local water board, this drive is open weekends & holidays for nature viewing. Magnolia Park (22 min) Spacious preserve with roaming peacocks featuring campground, butterfly garden & bike paths. Florida Citrus Tower (14 min) Old-school tower, built in 1956, offering 360-degree views from its 226 ft.-high observation deck. Lake Louisa State Park (19 min) In addition to housing one of the area's only swimmable lakes, this park also boasts scenic views. Oakland Nature Preserve (10 min) Nature and hiking Presidents Hall of Fame (13 min) This museum dedicated to U.S. Presidents & their families also has a miniature White House replica. Lake Apopka (7 min) Sanctuary for migratory birds, otters & alligators, with a loop trail popular for hiking & cycling. Southern Hill Farms (28 min) Lake Minneola (17 min) Green Mountain Scenic Overlook & Trailhead (12 min) Killarney Station (7 min) This paved biking, walking & running trail winds through multiple towns for 22 miles. Lakeridge Winery & Vineyards (16 min) Expansive vineyard offering facility tours & wine tastings, plus regular music & food festivals. Central Florida Railroad Museum (18 min) Circa-1913 railroad station housing locomotive memorabilia & old train cars, plus displays for kids. Showcase of Citrus (23 min) Citrus fruits are picked by visitors at these scenic groves featuring an old-timey country store. Waterfront Park (16 min) Lakefront park offering a fishing pier, a paved walking trail, a playground & seasonal swimming. |