Episode 106: Mount Dora Secrets: Waterskiing elephants, Antiques, and the Apocalypse

Florida Spectacular

Looking for a great weekend getaway, or something new to do in Central Florida? Rick and Cathy have some great places to see, things to do, and restaurants to try in Mount Dora. The small city's famous not only for its antiques; the downtown painted itself pink for a movie (which starred a waterskiing elephant and some fantastic Hollywood talent).
Also, Pat Frank set his apocalyptic novel, Alas Babylon, in Mount Dora. Here's where to go to see Mount Dora like an insider.

Links We Mentioned

Honky Tonk Freeway

Alas, Babylon
Things to Do

Mount Dora Sailing Regatta

Mount Dora special events calendar

Mount Dora Bicycle Festival
Antiques
Rennigers
Places to Eat

1921
Pisces Rising
Goblin Market
Hotel
Lakeside Inn

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