| people think of fun things to do in Orlando, they | | | | Mount Dora than any other place in Florida, so it |
| usually start imagining the theme parks and similar | | | | shouldn’t be too difficult for you to find the |
| attractions. But if you adore antiques then you can | | | | antique shops in this town. |
| also have some fun at the amazing antique markets | | | | While you can buy antiques here on any day of the |
| in and near Orlando. Let’s take a look at | | | | year, Mount Dora really comes alive on the |
| what you can find. | | | | weekends of Renninger's Antique Extravaganza, |
| First of all, right in the city limits of Orlando you can | | | | which is among the largest in the South, featuring |
| head over to Orange Avenue which the antique | | | | more than 1,400 antiques and collectibles dealers. |
| center of the city. There you will find many antique | | | | Thousands of antique enthusiasts flock to Renninger's |
| stores along the north and south sections of Orange | | | | Antique Center to view and purchase antiques, |
| Avenue. You can get started at the Orange Avenue | | | | heirlooms and collectibles spread over 117 acres. |
| Antique Market, 1829 N Orange Ave, Orlando, FL | | | | In case you are traveling with members of the family |
| 32804, 407-895-9911 and work your way up and | | | | who are not antique shoppers, then there are many |
| down the street or take a look at the local yellow | | | | other things to enjoy in Mount Dora such as biking, |
| pages to find exact locations of all the antique shops | | | | fishing and evening cruises on the lake. |
| in this area. | | | | In addition to the Renniger’s Antique |
| If you would like to combine your antique shopping | | | | Extravaganza, there are also other special events |
| with a nice drive out of Orlando then you should plan | | | | that draw thousands of people to this small town. |
| on an outing to Mt. Dora. This is a beautiful small | | | | For example during the first weekend of February |
| town located 25 miles Northwest of Orlando. With a | | | | artists come to Mount Dora to exhibit their paintings |
| population of 8,000 and many well-maintained | | | | and sculpture. |
| turn-of-the-century buildings you will think that you | | | | In April it is the turn of the antique boat fans, who |
| have turned the clock back 100 years. | | | | come to the marina and enjoy charter boat and boat |
| While Mount Dora is justly famous for all the antiques | | | | rentals during the first weekend of the month. On |
| on sale here, its location in the middle of Lake | | | | the second to last weekend of April, skilled sailors |
| Country, an area with more than 1,400 lakes, also | | | | compete in the largest inland regatta of Florida, on |
| make it an attractive location for a day’s | | | | Lake Dora. Finally, on the second to last weekend in |
| outing. In case you are curious about the name, | | | | October, the town becomes a cycling hub as cyclists |
| there is a Mount Dora. It is a hill that soars to the | | | | pour in for a celebration of their sport. |
| height of 184 feet, and you can even buy a tee shirt | | | | You can make your trip to Mount Dora a |
| proudly proclaiming that “I climbed Mount | | | | day’s outing, or you can stay overnight in the |
| Dora.” | | | | quaint bed and breakfast inns that serve the many |
| According to the Mount Dora chamber of commerce, | | | | visitors to the town. |
| there are more antique dealers per square foot in | | | | |