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Tours & 
Excursions

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THE DONNELLY HOUSE
This historic Victorian home, dubbed the "Gingerbread House," was built in 1893 by J.P.  Donnelly, Mount Dora's first mayor.    In 1975, the Donnelly House was added to the National Registry of Historic Places and now home to Masonic Lodge No. 238.,  The home has become one of the most photographed landmarks in the city.   The Masons offer tours of the first floor as fundraisers.  Read more 
535 N. Donnelly Street, downtown Mount Dora
Email the organization to inquire about next tour dates.

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MOUNT DORA HISTORY MUSEUM
Tucked into a downtown alley, this building was formerly Mount Dora's jail.  Now guests can take a self-guided tour of this tiny museum packed with historical tidbits of Mount Dora.   Two of the original jail cells are still there.  Limited hours are 1:00 to 4:00 pm.  Admission is $2 for adults and $1 for students  
450 Royalleu Ln., downtown, Mount Dora

Ghost Walk Tours
Seasonal only - Fall
Downtown, Mount Dora

Jones Bros. & Company Seaplane Tours
Wooton Park, downtown Tavares

Mount Dora Bikes
334 N. Donnelly Street, Mount Dora

Premier Boat Tours
100 N Alexander Street, Mount Dora

Dora Queen
Wooton Park, Tavares
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    • Annual Festivals
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    • Fall Festivals & Halloween Events
    • Best Local Pumpkin Patches
    • Holiday Event Guide
    • Mount Dora Community Toy Drive
  • The Best of....
    • Best of Mount Dora
    • Best of Eustis
    • Best of Tavares
    • Best of Mount Dora Take-out
  • Things to Do
  • Dining
  • Live Music
  • Lodging
  • Photos
    • Doors of Mount Dora
    • City Scenes
    • Colorful Cottages of Mount Dora
    • Holiday Lights
    • Views from Above
    • Palm Island Boardwalk
    • July 4th Americana
    • Vintage Photos
    • Donnelly House
    • Sydonie Mansion
    • The Howey Mansion
  • History
  • Mobile App
  • Contact
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    • Writing Services & Content Marketing
    • Design Services
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    • Suggest a Restaurant Visit
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