Clermont - city in Lake County, Florida, United States

Clermont is a city in Lake County, Florida, just over 20 miles (32 km) west of Orlando. While the city is small and primarily residential, it is home to a handful of landmarks and offbeat attractions that make it a stop worth considering when in the area. In 2019, the population was about 39,000, an increase of 10,000 over nine years. The city quadrupled its population from 2000 to 2019.

Get in

From downtown Orlando, take FL-408 W and get on Florida's Turnpike FL-50 W, then get off at Exit 272. Follow FL-50 W into Clermont.

Get around

By taxi

Orlando Cab Co., +1 407-575-7757

By bus

Lynx Bus- 204 Clermont Express, +1 407-841-5969

See

• Florida Citrus Tower, 141 N US-27, 28.563889°, -81.743056°, +1 405-394-4061. M-Sa 8AM-5PM. Museum detailing the rich history of the region's citrus groves, featuring an elevator-served observation tower at elevation of 226 ft (69 m) with panoramic views.
• The Presidents Hall of Fame, 123 S US-27, 28.5631°, -81.7437°. Features various exhibits, displays, and memorabilia related to the American presidency, including a highly-detailed miniature replica of the White House. 2016-11-06

Do

• Lake Louisa State Park, 28.4669°, -81.7581°. Open from 8:00 am till sundown year round. A 4,372-acre (17.69 km²) Florida State Park located in the northeast corner of the Green Swamp and the southwestern shore of Lake Louisa. It is made up of bald cypress, live oak and saw palmettos. In addition to Lake Louisa, the park contains Hammond Lake, Dixie Lake, Dude Lake and Bear Lake. Activities include swimming, picnicking, horeseback riding, hiking, camping, fishing, and canoeing. Amenities include a canoe/kayak ramp, 16 miles (26 km) of equestrian trails, and a primitive equestrian campground, as well as a 0.5-mile (0.80 km) nature trail, 20 miles (32 km) of hiking trails, fishing pier, canoe/kayak launch, and a picnic pavilion. 2020-06-15
• Lakeridge Winery and Vineyards, 19239 N US-27. Free tours and wine tasting. 2020-06-15
• Sky Zone Clermont, 2510 S US-27, 28.5347°, -81.7373°, +1 352 404-4134.
• South Lake Hospital Therapeudic Garden and Meditative Labyrinth, 1900 Don Wickham Drive, +1 352 394-4071. An outdoor labyrinth and therapeutic garden is located on the South Lake Hospital campus as a helpful tool for quiet meditation, prayer or relaxation. The labyrinth's physical and symbolic paths have served as centers for prayer and meditation by different faiths and cultures for thousands of years. The adjoining community gardens offer opportunities to learn the skills of organice gardening and its benefits to those who wish rent a parcel. Free.

Buy

Eat

• The Crooked Spoon, 200 Citrus Tower Blvd, 28.5653°, -81.7436°, +1 352 404-7808, info@thespoonclermont.com. 2021-07-10
• Troy's Cuban Deli, 1200 Oakley Seaver Dr, +1 352 241-4295. 7:30AM–8PM; closed Su. 2021-07-10

Drink

• Citrus Coffee Company, 141 US-27 (Citrus Tower), NA°, NA°, +1 352 394-4061. M–Sa 7AM–7PM, Su noon–7PM. 2021-07-10

Sleep

• Fairfield Inn and Suites, 1750 Hunt Trace, 28.5508°, -81.7239°, +1 352-394-6585. 85 rooms.
• Holiday Inn Express Clermont, 1810 South Highway 27, 28.544°, -81.7432°, +1 352-243-7878. Check-in: 3PM, check-out: 11AM. Stay Smart breakfast served 6AM – 9:30AM.
• Vacation Village Resort, 10301 US-27 (18 Miles NW of Disney), +1 352-394-4091. Check-in: 2PM, check-out: 10AM. Fully furnished villas and lofts with full kitchens located on 44 acres in South Lake County. Heated Olympic Pool, Access to Lake Louisa, Fishing Pier, Boat Ramp, Tennis Cts., Basketball, Shuffleboard, etc. Wireless internet at Club House. Near golf courses and shopping. $79/night

Go next

• Orlando
• Kissimmee