Sports:

Historic Trolley Tour -- The one-hour trip through time begins right here at the Lakeside Inn, the very spot that spawned the keepsake town of Mount Dora. Learn about its resident ghost, old families and matronly namesake as you see where they lived and built the town.

Gilbert Park -- Locals and visitors alike gather here to stroll, picnic, crawl around the playground, feed the ducks, or cast a line next to the world's smallest lighthouse. It's only a short walk from the Inn. On the way you may catch lawn bowlers dressed in tournament whites and engrossed in competition.

Nature Boardwalk -- Just past Gilbert Park, a one-mile nature boardwalk crosses the water out to Palm Island, where cypress and oaks provide habitat for a number of bird species. Alligators poke their gnarly snouts out of shallow shore waters.

Royellou Museum -- Incarcerated in Mount Dora's erstwhile jail, this museum holds memories of days past. It remember the town's original handle, named after the postmaster's three children: Roy, Ella and Louis.

The Captain Doolittle -- Experience the "Real Florida" aboard the 32 passenger luxury pontoon cruisers. Relax and enjoy a stress free narrated eco-tour on the Lake Harris chain of lakes while learning about the area and the wildlife. Experience the "most beautiful mile of water in the world" the Dora canal as described by famous sports writer Grantland Rice. Dock & Dine Cruise times @ 10 a.m. & 4 p.m. Dora canal cruises only at 2 p.m. and Champagne sunset cruises Thursday, Friday & Saturday. Credit cards are accepted. Call toll free 1-866-269-6584 or see our website --Click Here!

A Day on the Water Tours
Lakeside Inn
100 North Alexander Street
Mount Dora, Fl 32757
Tel: (866) 269-6584
The Captain Doolittle is a 32-passenger luxury pontoon cruiser that takes guests around for a sightseeing tour of the Lake Harris Chain of lakes starting at the Lakeside Inn. The tour offers great food and breathtaking scenery during its Dora Canal cruises. Great for group tours, parties and special occasions.

Rusty Anchor
Capt. R. Scott Alderman
400 W. 4th Ave., Yacht Club Docks
Mount Dora, FL 32757
Tel: (352) 383-3933
Water tours, nature tours, lunch cruises, sunset and ecological cruises.
Bartholomew's Yesteryear Cruises
2606 Florence Drive
Kissimmee Fl, 34744
Tel: (352) 343-7047
Eco and Historical river sightseeing on a beautiful old-fashioned riverboat or electric boat. Luncheon, breakfast and dinner cruises are also available.
Dead River Vic's Cruises
Hwy. 441 at the Dead River Bridge
3351 W. Burleigh Blvd.
Tavares FL 32778
Tel: (352) 742-5000
Enjoy a scenic tour on the "Contessa" a beautiful River boat that strolls along the chain of Lakes. Moonlight Cruises are also available
Bale's Blue Heron Cruises
(formerly Captain Charlie's)
Gator Inlet Marina, U.S. Hwy. 441 South
Tavares, FL 32778
Tel :( 352) 343-0200 or (352) 343 5608
Narrated nature sightseeing cruises on the Dora Canal - including special luncheon cruises.