Local Directory — The Villages, Ocala & Central Florida
Restaurants, bars, venues, and more across the region
Bowl 360 Tavares
TavaresBowling center in Tavares with modern lanes, an arcade, bar and grill, and cosmic bowling nights. A fun outing for families, groups, and league bowlers alike.
Dora Canal
TavaresA mile-long natural canal connecting Lake Dora and Lake Eustis, often called the most beautiful waterway in Florida. Lined with ancient cypress trees, ideal for kayaking.
Downtown Eustis
TavaresDowntown Eustis along Magnolia Avenue and Bay Street. Hosts the Japan Festival, GeorgeFest, and other community events.
Downtown Tavares
TavaresDowntown Tavares along Main Street near the waterfront. Hosts festivals, seaplane events, and community gatherings on Lake Dora.
Ingraham park
TavaresLeafy public park featuring shaded benches, a playground, scenic water views & a walking path.
Lake County Law Enforcement Memorial
TavaresMemorial honoring fallen Lake County law enforcement officers, located on West Main Street near the courthouse in Tavares.
Lake County Museum of Art
TavaresA free-admission art museum in downtown Tavares with rotating exhibitions that punch above what you'd expect for a small-town gallery. Donations welcome but not required. Worth a stop, especially if you're already walking Ruby Street.
Lake Saunders Park
TavaresCommunity park on Lake Saunders in the Tavares area, offering lakefront access and passive recreation.
Tavares Ecological Park
Tavares101-acre passive nature park in Tavares with a 2-mile loop trail through pine groves, a pavilion, picnic areas, and excellent birding including ospreys, herons, and ibis.
Tavares Recreational Park
TavaresCity recreation park in Tavares on West Burleigh Boulevard with sports fields, walking trails, and recreational facilities.
Tavares Seaplane Base & Marina
TavaresPublic marina and seaplane base on Lake Dora with boat slips, fuel dock, and launch ramps. The hub for waterfront access in America's Seaplane City.
Village Framer & Art Gallery
TavaresCustom framing shop and art gallery in the Tavares area offering professional framing alongside local artwork.
Wooten Park
TavaresTavares's premier waterfront park on Lake Dora featuring a splash pad, pavilions, playground, boat ramp, and the seaplane base.
Wooton Park West
TavaresLakeside park featuring a play structure, a seaplane-themed splash pad (fee) & picnic areas.