Recently, my hubby and son went on a “boys’ trip,” so I decided to go on a staycation. The small town of MountDora, 35 minutes north of Orlando, met my criteria: close to home, relaxing atmosphere, nature activities, shopping and interesting dining.
This compact, hilly town perched on Lake Dora is lined with historic homes, antique shops and restaurants. I’ve visited Mount Dora often and always vowed to come back and stay overnight to explore everything it has to offer.
Making good on my promise, I checked into the Lakeside Inn. This cluster of low, yellow buildings with white trim spills down the grassy lawn to the edge of the lake. It’s tucked just off the main street making it a great location for my solo retreat.
Kirsten Harrington 