Local Directory — The Villages, Ocala & Central Florida
Restaurants, bars, venues, and more across the region
Lake Sumter Landing Market Square
The VillagesWaterfront town square on Lake Sumter with a New England coastal feel. Home to restaurants, boutiques, and nightly live entertainment.
Lead Foot City
Crystal RiverA motorsports and entertainment complex in Brooksville featuring drag racing, drifting events, car shows, and live music. Hosts seasonal festivals combining motorsports with family-friendly activities.
Leesburg Animal Park
LeesburgA family-owned animal park in Leesburg with over 50 species of animals. Offers feeding experiences, pony rides, a train ride, and seasonal events including Easter egg hunts and a fall festival. Pre-registration required for special events.
Leesburg Historical Museum
LeesburgCompact museum showcasing exhibits on the region's history, with photos & artifacts.
Liberty Park
InvernessLiberty Park opened in 2002 as a city park and was renovated as part of the “Depot District” projects in 2019. Located on the shores of Lake Henderson and the Withlacoochee State Trail, this waterfront City park open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily. The park features a state-of-the-art playground, restroom facilities, dog waste stations, sidewalks, benches, floating gazebo, parking and lush landscaping.
Lillian Bryant Park
OcalaUrban park with a splash pad, basketball & volleyball courts, kid's baseball field & 1-mi. trail.
Lost Spring Lake
OcalaSpring-fed emerald lake inside Big Cliff Canyon at The Canyons Zip Line and Adventure Park in Ocala, offering kayak tours through towering limestone cliffs and a 1,100-foot zip line over the water.
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.
Ma Barker House
ocklawahaThe Ma Barker House is a 1930 Florida cracker-style home and the site of the longest gun battle in FBI history — the January 1935 shootout between the FBI and the Barker-Karpis gang that killed matriarch Kate "Ma" Barker and her son Fred. The house was floated across Lake Weir in 2016 to its current preservation site at Carney Island Recreation & Conservation Area, where Marion County maintains it as a historic attraction. Tours are available by appointment through mabarkerhouse.org.
Manatee Swim Center
Crystal RiverManatee tour operator in Crystal River offering classic, VIP, and sunrise swim tours with all snorkeling gear and wetsuits provided, guided by certified dive professionals.
Marion County Museum of History and Archaeology
OcalaSmall museum dedicated to Marion County's rich archaeological and historical heritage, with exhibits spanning prehistoric Native American artifacts to early Florida settlement history.
May-Stringer House
Crystal RiverHistory artifacts & memorabilia on display in a Victorian home, with guided tours & ghost tours.
McKinney Park
ClermontPark featuring a playground, basketball courts, a softball field, a fitness trail & restrooms.
Mind Infinity
ClermontVirtual reality gaming facility near the Citrus Tower featuring immersive gaming rooms, professional racing simulators, and a multi-player battle arena, with beer and wine available.
Modernism Museum Mount Dora
Mount DoraMuseum showcasing 20th and 21st century art, furniture, and design with rotating exhibitions. A cultural gem in an intimate downtown setting.
Mount Dora Center for the Arts
Mount DoraCommunity arts hub since 1974 with gallery exhibitions, classes, workshops, and the annual Mount Dora Arts Festival in February that draws 200,000+ visitors. Monthly Art Strolls every 2nd Friday from 6-8pm. Free to visit.
Mount Dora Golf Club
Mount DoraHistoric member-owned public golf course established in 1946, featuring an 18-hole par-70 layout across 88 rolling acres that's been called 'the longest 5,700 yards in Florida.'
Mount Dora Historic Downtown
Mount DoraStroll through one of Florida's most charming small towns, packed with antique shops, art galleries, indie boutiques, and lakeside cafes. The hilly streets and New England-style architecture feel like a different Florida entirely.
Mount Dora History Museum
Mount DoraHoused in the town's original 1923 fire station and jail, this small museum tells Mount Dora's story from the 1870s to today through historical photos, artifacts, and exhibits. Open Tuesday through Sunday, 1-4pm.
Mount Dora Lighthouse
Mount DoraOne of the few inland lighthouses in the United States, this iconic structure sits in Grantham Point Park on Lake Dora. A popular photo spot and symbol of the town.
Mount Dora Trail
Mount DoraA 2.5-mile mountain bike trail loop through a forested area with options for beginner through advanced riders, plus a bike wash and tools at the trailhead near the dog park.
Mount Dora Transit and Tours
Mount DoraGuided tour operator offering trolley rides, segway tours, and boat excursions around Mount Dora and its scenic lakefront. A fun way to explore the town with local commentary and history.