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Food scene
Cal's Kitchen
17415 7th StreetGreat gourmet pizza and Italian fare
Orange Blossom Candies and Cream
16937 Lakeside Drhand made candies and REAL ice cream!
Great brews and food, tons of covered outdoor seating "in back" (walk through restaurant).
21 locals recommend
Clermont Brewing Company
750 W Desoto StGreat brews and food, tons of covered outdoor seating "in back" (walk through restaurant).
Great lake-side vibe, we love the jalapeno burgers, the portabella burgers and the grilled ahi sandwiches. It's actually an Inn too and they rent pontoons. GREAT sunset views, but super hot in the summer.
22 locals recommend
Tiki Bar Grill
508 S Main AveGreat lake-side vibe, we love the jalapeno burgers, the portabella burgers and the grilled ahi sandwiches. It's actually an Inn too and they rent pontoons. GREAT sunset views, but super hot in the summer.
Sightseeing
We think it's better than the Everglades! An elevated road system takes you along the north side of Lake Apopka to view massive gators and touted as the 3rd best bird watching area. Runs one-way from Winter Garden to just south of Tavares, open weekends and holidays only.
39 locals recommend
Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive
2850 Lust RdWe think it's better than the Everglades! An elevated road system takes you along the north side of Lake Apopka to view massive gators and touted as the 3rd best bird watching area. Runs one-way from Winter Garden to just south of Tavares, open weekends and holidays only.
Bike Trail: A great place to start is at Killarney Station (lots of parking and a place to rent bikes), about a 10 mile semi-shady ride to Winter Garden round trip.
7 locals recommend
West Orange Trail
West Orange TrailBike Trail: A great place to start is at Killarney Station (lots of parking and a place to rent bikes), about a 10 mile semi-shady ride to Winter Garden round trip.
Bike trail: we like this one in the winter because it's sunny; goes along the south side of Lake Minneola.
Minneola Trailhead Bike Park
315 Madison StreetBike trail: we like this one in the winter because it's sunny; goes along the south side of Lake Minneola.
Along Lake Minneola - a variety of playgrounds all along the shoreline, in addition to the splash park and sandy beach make Lake Minneola a great family fun place.
Champions Splash Park
Along Lake Minneola - a variety of playgrounds all along the shoreline, in addition to the splash park and sandy beach make Lake Minneola a great family fun place.
Just a couple miles up the road on hwy 455 a nice trail and overlook
Green Mountain Scenic Overlook & Trailhead
20700 County Rd 455Just a couple miles up the road on hwy 455 a nice trail and overlook
A nice walk to Lake Apopka where the sunsets are FABULOUS and the gators are HUGE! We don't recommend swimming!
19 locals recommend
Oakland Nature Preserve
747 Machete TrailA nice walk to Lake Apopka where the sunsets are FABULOUS and the gators are HUGE! We don't recommend swimming!
World famous K-12 academy that focuses on sports and academics. Famous locals like Shaq can be seen in the stands as the next generation learns skills toward becoming pros.
Montverde Academy
17235 7th StWorld famous K-12 academy that focuses on sports and academics. Famous locals like Shaq can be seen in the stands as the next generation learns skills toward becoming pros.
A cool local Alpaca farm where you can get to see the fellas up close and personal.
LunaSea Alpaca Farm
18810 Lone Dove LnA cool local Alpaca farm where you can get to see the fellas up close and personal.
City/town information
Our very own little town hosts Montverde Days, typically in November: free bands, food trucks, various contests, a mid-way and local kiddo's art displays are a few of the sweet offerings.
Montverde
Our very own little town hosts Montverde Days, typically in November: free bands, food trucks, various contests, a mid-way and local kiddo's art displays are a few of the sweet offerings.