Local Directory
Restaurants, bars, venues, and more across the region
Palm Island Boardwalk
Mount DoraFree 8-acre nature preserve on Lake Dora with a 1/3-mile boardwalk winding through old-growth live oaks and ancient cypress, offering frequent sightings of alligators, turtles, and wading birds.
Premier Boat Tours
Mount DoraNarrated pontoon tours from the Lakeside Inn through the Dora Canal and Harris Chain of Lakes. Bald eagles, herons, alligators, and turtles in a setting that feels like Old Florida untouched. One of the best ways to experience the area from the water.
Premier Boat Tours
TavaresGuided pontoon boat tours through the Dora Canal and Harris Chain of Lakes, showcasing Florida wildlife including alligators and ancient cypress trees.
PT Airboat Adventures
Crystal RiverExplore the Homosassa River backwaters and Gulf Coast mangroves aboard what PT calls their "WaterCoaster" — a high-energy airboat experience with twists, turns, and speed across shallow water. Choose from 60-minute rides, 90-minute eco-adventures, sunset tours, or private charters for up to six passengers. Dolphins, manatees, and alligators are common sightings.
Uncle Donald's Farm
The VillagesFifty-acre family-owned petting farm where kids can feed goats, milk a goat, go on hayrides, and meet llamas, deer, and even alligators. A hands-on farm experience that's been running since 1980.
Wild Bill's Airboat Tours
InvernessA Withlacoochee River institution offering thrilling airboat rides through the marshes and cypress swamps of Citrus County. Coast Guard inspected and family-friendly, tours include up-close wildlife encounters with alligators and native Florida birds. Wild Bill's has earned a loyal following and nearly five-star reviews for delivering an authentic Old Florida adventure.