Local Directory — The Villages, Ocala & Central Florida
Restaurants, bars, venues, and more across the region
Clermont Historic Village Museum
ClermontSeven historic buildings from the late 1800s including a schoolhouse, train depot, and WWII Quonset Hut museum — all telling the story of South Lake County's pioneering families. Free admission (donations appreciated), open weekends 1-5pm.
Clermont Waterfront Park
ClermontLakefront park in downtown Clermont on Lake Minneola. Home to Pig on the Pond and other major community festivals.
Florida Scrub-Jay Trail
ClermontFree nature preserve in Clermont showcasing over 135 bird species including Florida's only endemic species, the Florida Scrub-Jay, plus beautiful gardens and easy hiking trails through sandhill and wetland habitats.
Luxe Jet Ski & ATV Rentals Orlando
ClermontVeteran-owned jet ski rental company on the Clermont Chain of Lakes offering premium Sea-Doo rentals and guided Can-Am ATV tours through Florida state forest trails.
Palatlakaha Recreation Park
ClermontCity of Clermont recreation park offering ball fields, playgrounds, and community gathering spaces near the Palatlakaha River corridor.
Palatlakaha River Park & Boat Ramp
Clermont23-acre park on the Palatlakaha River in Clermont with boat ramps to the Clermont Chain of Lakes, two fishing piers, a playground, and a mile-long nature trail through wetland and scrub habitat.
Showcase of Citrus
ClermontFlorida’s Fresh Air Attraction on US-27 in Clermont. Features citrus groves, monster truck rides, a gem mining sluice, u-pick fruit, and seasonal events including Easter egg hunts and a fall corn maze. A family favorite for visitors and locals.