Anybody been to Mount Dora? (not rude)

Manc_Chris · 19 Feb 05, 04:39 PM

It sounds as if it could be a nice (half) day out.
Just been reading a tourist guide, and it says it's a quaint little village, something like what Florida was like before Disney appeared on the scene. DW would love strolling around there.
It could prove to be a relaxing break from the crowds and madness of Kisimmee/Disney in the heat of July/August.
DD's (12 and 10) might not be impressed but this would be one of Mum and Dad's days off... it's *our* holiday too !

Guest · 19 Feb 05, 04:59 PM

Just been the once and yes it is different to Orlando/Kissimmee.
Probably worth a half day trip but its a bit of a bind getting there.

Terry

**Anne** · 19 Feb 05, 05:02 PM

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Rigstig · 19 Feb 05, 05:22 PM

Chris,we went a couple of years ago and it is a great place for chilling out.
Lots of craft and antique shops and either a train or trolley bus ride on the Mt Dora to Eustis railway which was very interesting.Even the girls liked it.

Stuart

Manc_Chris · 19 Feb 05, 11:05 PM

Thanks for the replies, it's pencilled in.

Guest · 21 Feb 05, 11:35 AM

A Satuday visit would be nice.
Mt. Dora is considered a bedroom community of Orlando and as S&S mention a perfect chill out spot without having to drop as much $$ at theme parks.

They also have horse drawn carriages and a pier for boat tours.

**BevS97** · 21 Feb 05, 11:38 AM

DaveFM went on the train a couple of year ago - I am pretty sure he posted about his trip, I'll see if I can find a link

Guest · 3 Apr 05, 08:30 PM

Went there in November nice quaint shops , village atmosphere, I remember I had a lovely lunch . Bought a dress for a wedding so I was thrilled with the place. Very sort of pretty but a boring drive there. Nothing much to see on the way but very different from the theme parks.

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Manc_Chris slightly serious Dibber Join Date: Jan 05 Location: Manchester	Anybody been to Mount Dora? (not rude) It sounds as if it could be a nice (half) day out. Just been reading a tourist guide, and it says it's a quaint little village, something like what Florida was like before Disney appeared on the scene. DW would love strolling around there. It could prove to be a relaxing break from the crowds and madness of Kisimmee/Disney in the heat of July/August. DD's (12 and 10) might not be impressed but this would be one of Mum and Dad's days off... it's our holiday too ! __________________ Aug '92: Kissimmee/Gulf Coast Jul '09 San Francisco/LA/Kissimmee Jul '95: Kissimmee/Keys Oct '96/Oct '97/Aug '05/Oct '07: Kissimmee. May '98: Kissimmee Oct '01: RotondaOct 2012:Kissimmee/Anna Maria IslandSep '14: Davenport/RotondaOct '16: Cape Coral/Spring Hill Sep '17: Kissimmee/Rotonda Oct �18: Oregon/California Sep �19: Highlands Reserve/Bradenton Feb '22: Sunridge Woods Oct '23: New England Road Trip

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