Aubrey's Guidebook
Sightseeing
Rainbow is about an hour from the farm and a great place to kayak, tube or just take a break from the Florida heat.
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Rainbow Springs Swimming Hole
19158 SW 81st Pl RdRainbow is about an hour from the farm and a great place to kayak, tube or just take a break from the Florida heat.
Great spot to swim, play, kayak or just walk and enjoy Florida’s natural beauty.
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Rock Springs Kelly Park
400 E Kelly Park RdGreat spot to swim, play, kayak or just walk and enjoy Florida’s natural beauty.
We recommend booking in advance as they’re sometimes booked out for several days. Zip lines, horseback riding, only 45 minutes from the farm.
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The Canyons Zip Line and Adventure Park
8045 NW Gainesville RdWe recommend booking in advance as they’re sometimes booked out for several days. Zip lines, horseback riding, only 45 minutes from the farm.
An amazing spring and river to see the beauty of natural Florida and possibly a monkey or two accidentally introduced years ago. We love kayaking the river and the glass bottom boat ride. It’s about 40 minutes from the farm.
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Silver Springs State Park
5656 East Silver Springs BoulevardAn amazing spring and river to see the beauty of natural Florida and possibly a monkey or two accidentally introduced years ago. We love kayaking the river and the glass bottom boat ride. It’s about 40 minutes from the farm.
Juniper Springs
Beautiful springs and trails to enjoy at Juniper Springs.
Great swimming spot to cool off, if you’d like to picnic, get there early for a table or just throw a blanket down in the shade.
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Alexander Springs
49525 County Rd 445Great swimming spot to cool off, if you’d like to picnic, get there early for a table or just throw a blanket down in the shade.
Just over an hour away is Weeki Wachee. We have a family vacation home here our grandparents purchased in the seventies. We were actually married on Pine Island on the Gulf, where there is also swimming and a beautiful sunset spot. The Park, Mermaid show, kayaking, boating, fishing, swimming are all there to enjoy.
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Weeki Wachee Springs State Park
6131 Commercial WayJust over an hour away is Weeki Wachee. We have a family vacation home here our grandparents purchased in the seventies. We were actually married on Pine Island on the Gulf, where there is also swimming and a beautiful sunset spot. The Park, Mermaid show, kayaking, boating, fishing, swimming are all there to enjoy.
Although KSC is a whole day event, it’s awe inspiring for kids of all ages. Purchase tickets in advance to save time at entry.
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NASA Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex
Space Commerce WayAlthough KSC is a whole day event, it’s awe inspiring for kids of all ages. Purchase tickets in advance to save time at entry.
Call ahead Nov-April to book. Fly over the Harris chain of lakes.
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Jones Brothers Air & Seaplane Adventures
210 E Ruby StCall ahead Nov-April to book. Fly over the Harris chain of lakes.
Mount Dora is a local favorite for craft shows, downtown events, shopping and a great mix of food choices. Copacabana is our favorite for authentic Cuban cuisine.
PizzAmoré for the obvious.
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Gilbert Park
310 S Tremain StMount Dora is a local favorite for craft shows, downtown events, shopping and a great mix of food choices. Copacabana is our favorite for authentic Cuban cuisine.
PizzAmoré for the obvious.
Downtown Mt Dora is a great little Historic District that has several locally owned restaurants, antique shops, art galleries, shopping and more. Only 20 minutes away.
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Mount Dora
Downtown Mt Dora is a great little Historic District that has several locally owned restaurants, antique shops, art galleries, shopping and more. Only 20 minutes away.
Daytona Beach
Daytona Beach is about 1.5 hours from the farm
Crystal River is about 1.5 hours away from the farm. There are a few marinas that offer boat and jet ski rentals
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Crystal River
3266 N Sailboat AveCrystal River is about 1.5 hours away from the farm. There are a few marinas that offer boat and jet ski rentals
Lakefront park and new playground with splash park open in the summer. Picnic areas available under shade trees or covered pavilion
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Venetian Gardens Park
109 E Dixie AveLakefront park and new playground with splash park open in the summer. Picnic areas available under shade trees or covered pavilion
Lake Harris offers great fishing with boat rentals available near Venetian Gardens at Lake Harris Boat Rentals located at the marina.
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Lake Harris
Lake Harris offers great fishing with boat rentals available near Venetian Gardens at Lake Harris Boat Rentals located at the marina.
Food scene
Best coffee in town and some of our favorite people. We carry their fresh roasted coffee beans in our store for good reason, the family, the coffee and baked goods are amazing! Only a few minutes drive from the farm…. We love the medium roast Colombian, the Lumberjack and the cookies are so good.
The Coffee Snob Roaster
1101 West North BoulevardBest coffee in town and some of our favorite people. We carry their fresh roasted coffee beans in our store for good reason, the family, the coffee and baked goods are amazing! Only a few minutes drive from the farm…. We love the medium roast Colombian, the Lumberjack and the cookies are so good.
Gourmet food, waterfront dining, quaint southern restaurant that’s one of our favorites. Reservations required.
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The Rose Plantation
150 Rose AveGourmet food, waterfront dining, quaint southern restaurant that’s one of our favorites. Reservations required.
We grew up swimming at Eatons Beach. They now have an amazing restaurant, boat and jet ski rentals. Less than 30 minutes from the farm
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Eaton's Beach Sandbar & Grill
15790 SE 134th AveWe grew up swimming at Eatons Beach. They now have an amazing restaurant, boat and jet ski rentals. Less than 30 minutes from the farm
Stavros is a great local spot for pizza and Greek salad. It’s usually difficult to get a table so we recommend order for pickup and eat under the pergola.
Stavro's And Sons Fruitland Park
3223 US-441Stavros is a great local spot for pizza and Greek salad. It’s usually difficult to get a table so we recommend order for pickup and eat under the pergola.
Chicken n waffles, cakes, pies, gourmet southern cuisine. Reservations are required.
Miz Kathi's Cotillion Southern Cafe
101 N Main StChicken n waffles, cakes, pies, gourmet southern cuisine. Reservations are required.
Although it isn’t our scene, we’ve heard Brick & Barrel is a good place for a meal and/or cocktails
The Brick & Barrel Public House
209 W Main StAlthough it isn’t our scene, we’ve heard Brick & Barrel is a good place for a meal and/or cocktails
iBarbque Express
3170 U.S. 441If you feel like BBQ, this is the place!
Turners is owned and operated by Jack and Allison, friends of the farm. Jack is a gourmet chef with amazing creations. Reservations are recommended.
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Turners Kitchen + Bar
114 S 5th StTurners is owned and operated by Jack and Allison, friends of the farm. Jack is a gourmet chef with amazing creations. Reservations are recommended.
Yalaha Bakery
8210 County Rd 48Delicious fresh baked goods and plenty of outdoor seating.
Great pizza, small intimate seating. Build your own pizza online, pickup and eat at Gilbert Park or Palm Island Park.
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PizzAmoré
722 E 5th AveGreat pizza, small intimate seating. Build your own pizza online, pickup and eat at Gilbert Park or Palm Island Park.
Mount Dora is a special place, well organized with true Mom and Pop restaurants. Copacabana is the spot for authentic Cuban cuisine. Weekend visit may require a reservation.
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Copacabana Cuban Cafe
320 Dora Drawdy WayMount Dora is a special place, well organized with true Mom and Pop restaurants. Copacabana is the spot for authentic Cuban cuisine. Weekend visit may require a reservation.
Friends of the farm, Goblin Market has been a local staple for fine dining for decades. They require reservations and possible dress code depending upon special events or time of year.
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Goblin Market
330 Dora Drawdy WayFriends of the farm, Goblin Market has been a local staple for fine dining for decades. They require reservations and possible dress code depending upon special events or time of year.
Magnolia's Oyster Bar
201 West Magnolia StreetAlways fresh, Always friendly, family operated shellfish bar… scrumptious!
Turners Kitchen + Bar
114 S 5th StReeser Str. 106, 46446 Emmerich am Rhein, Deutschland
The Brick & Barrel Public House
209 W Main StGoblin Market
330 Dora Drawdy WayBountiful Farms Inc
Ski Beach Bar and Grill
Farm Friends
Our fellow farmers who open their farms to agri-tourism and appreciate your support
Farm friends are the best and Atwood Family Farms are tremendously generous to our community with events throughout the year.
Atwood Family Farms U-Pick
36111 County Road 44AFarm friends are the best and Atwood Family Farms are tremendously generous to our community with events throughout the year.
Bountiful Farms is one of our partners with a farm stand and bistro with beautiful outdoor seating.
Bountiful Farms Inc
27314 County Road 33Bountiful Farms is one of our partners with a farm stand and bistro with beautiful outdoor seating.
Leesburg Dog Park
9745 Silver Lake DriveGreat dog park, people and lakefront
Certified Organic Blueberries, blackberries, moonshine and other goodies… that’s right moonshine from the sunshine!
Blue Bayou Farm
8222A County Rd 48Certified Organic Blueberries, blackberries, moonshine and other goodies… that’s right moonshine from the sunshine!
Grahams U Pick Peaches
Atwood Family Farms U-Pick
36111 County Road 44ANoble Roots Farm
Entertainment
Movie theater, restaurants and live entertainment nightly.
Only a few minutes away is Brownwood Square, which has Barnstorm Theater and many restaurants to choose from. They have live music on the square every night. We actually don’t vIsit there much since Covid but we used to grab a meal from McAllisters and catch a movie at Barnstorm occasionally.
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Brownwood Paddock Square
2705 W Torch Lake DrOnly a few minutes away is Brownwood Square, which has Barnstorm Theater and many restaurants to choose from. They have live music on the square every night. We actually don’t vIsit there much since Covid but we used to grab a meal from McAllisters and catch a movie at Barnstorm occasionally.
Lake Sumter Landing has the lake with tour boat rides, movie theater, restaurants and live entertainment nightly.
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Lake Sumter Landing
1000 Lake Sumter LandingLake Sumter Landing has the lake with tour boat rides, movie theater, restaurants and live entertainment nightly.
Lake Square Mall
10401 US-441Movie theaters and shopping
Disney is just under an hour away from the farm. Easy ride down Hwy 27
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Walt Disney World Resort
Disney is just under an hour away from the farm. Easy ride down Hwy 27
SeaWorld Orlando
7007 Sea World DrSea World is just under an hour away.
Universal Studios is less than an hour away from the farm.
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Universal Studios Florida
6000 Universal BlvdUniversal Studios is less than an hour away from the farm.
The Wizarding World of Harry Potter - Hogsmeade
6000 Universal BlvdLess than an hour from the farm.
Busch Gardens
10165 McKinley DrBusch Gardens is just under 1.5 hours drive
Daytona Int Speedway is less than 1.5 hour away from the farm.
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Daytona International Speedway
1801 W International Speedway BlvdDaytona Int Speedway is less than 1.5 hour away from the farm.
Be sure to get there early & explore the original gardens from the Cypress Gardens days.
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LEGOLAND Florida Resort
1 Legoland WayBe sure to get there early & explore the original gardens from the Cypress Gardens days.
Fun park for the kiddos to burn off some energy. The new 2021 Leesburg Aquatic Center is just a couple minutes away.
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Venetian Gardens Park
109 E Dixie AveFun park for the kiddos to burn off some energy. The new 2021 Leesburg Aquatic Center is just a couple minutes away.
Small, local theater with playful shows. Check their website for shoes while in town.
Melon Patch Players Inc
311 North 13th StreetSmall, local theater with playful shows. Check their website for shoes while in town.
Kimberly MIller Studios