Lake/Sumter County

Historical and Educational Attractions

This page lists attractions of historical, cultural, or educational significance in the Lake County and Sumter County, Florida area. Listings may include historical homes, battlefields, forts, monuments, famous birthplaces, and other places of historical significance, as well educational attractions such as planetariums.
Kids Lake County and Sumter County: Historical and Educational Attractions - Fun 4 Lake Kids
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Alice McClelland Bandshell at Eustis Lake Walk

The Alice McClelland bandshell was financed by William S. McClelland a local banker, businessman, an ...

200 Ferran Park Drive, Eustis, FL, 32726
Baker House

The Baker House was built by Senator David H. Baker in the late 1800's. It has stood for over 100 y ...

6106 County Road 44A, Wildwood, FL, 34785
Citrus Tower

A Central Florida landmark since 1956, the Citrus Tower stands unrivaled as a majestic and monumenta ...

141 North Hwy 27, Clermont, FL, 34711
Clermont Historic Village Museum

The mission of the Clermont Historical Society is to preserve, maintain and share the history of the ...

490 West Avenue, Clermont, FL, 34711
Dade Battlefield Historic State Park

Dade Battlefield Historic State Park, acquired by the State of Florida in 1921, is the second oldest ...

7200 County Road 603, Bushnell, FL, 33513
Florida National Cemetery

The cemetery features a Memorial Pathway that is lined with a variety of memorials that honor Americ ...

6502 SW 102nd Avenue, Bushnell, FL, 33513
Grand Magnolia Inn

This building first opened as the First State Bank in 1913 and was known as the “McClelland Building ...

108 N. Bay Street, Eustis, FL, 32726
Groveland Historical Museum

The Groveland Historical Museum exhibits include Groveland sports history memorabilia, civil war vid ...

243 S. Lake Avenue, Groveland, FL, 34736
Historic Downtown Mount Dora

The City of Mount Dora has a fascinating history. The large, beautiful lake upon which the city grew ...

341 Alexander Street, Mount Dora, FL, 32757
Lady Lake Historical Society Museum

The Society's mission is to identify, collect and exhibit the ideas, arts and artifacts of the Lady ...

107 S. Old Dixie Highway, Lady Lake, FL, 32159
Lake County Historical Museum

The Lake County Historical Museum offers an exciting and informative view of Lake County’s history. ...

317 West Main Street, Tavares, FL, 32778
Lakeside Inn Mount Dora

Built in 1883, Lakeside Inn is the oldest continuously operating hotel in the State of Florida. The ...

100 North Alexander Street, Mount Dora, FL, 32757
Leesburg Historical Museum

The Leesburg Heritage Museum is located in the historic Woman’s Club Building. The museum has an in ...

111 South 6th Street, Leesburg, FL, 34748
Mote-Morris House

The Mote-Morris House, was built in 1892 for eight-term Leesburg mayor, Edward H. Mote, and his wife ...

1195 W. Magnolia Street, Leesburg, FL, 34748
Mount Dora History Museum

Mount Dora History Museum is dedicated to preserving and presenting the history of Mount Dora to res ...

450 Royellou Lane, Mount Dora, FL, 32757
Presidents Hall of Fame, The

An "edutainment" family attraction in Clermont, FL minutes from all attractions. All 44 presidents a ...

123 US Highway 27, Clermont, FL, 34711