Dora Canal Inn

02/17/2025

02/12/2025

Enjoy Mount Dora’s storied past with a historic walking tour through its charming downtown. Visit landmarks like the Donnelly House, Lakeside Inn, and the Train Depot while uncovering the rich history of this Florida gem.

02/06/2025

A trendy new rooftop bar with unobstructed views of Lake Dora is opening soon in Tavares! Get all of the details here https://www.mountdorabuzz.com/business--real-estate/scenic-rooftop-bar-to-open-in-downtown-tavares

12/25/2024

Wishing you all a Merry and bright Christmas from the Dora Canal Inn!

12/20/2024

Stopped into Iron Works for some adult beverages and had a wonderful experience with Lauren behind the bar! Looking for a good steak and cocktail? Look no further! This place is a great addition to downtown Tavares! 🍷 🥩

12/03/2024

12/03/2024

12/03/2024

Don’t miss this event this weekend! Want to make a festive weekend of it?!? Book your stay at the Dora Canal Cottage or Dora Canal Inn and enjoy all of Tavares and Mt Dora’s holiday festivities! 🎄🎅🏻❤️💚

11/28/2024

We wish everyone a Happy Thanksgiving from the Dora Canal Inn! 🧡🤎💛

11/27/2024

Last minute Thanksgiving availability! Any locals need a place for family to stay?!?

11/25/2024

With recent events and drivers forgetting that Tavares is considered a “golf cart community”… Let’s remember these rules 👀

▪️Golf carts ARE ALLOWED to operate on roads that have a posted speed limit of 35 mph or less

▪️they ARE ALLOWED to also be on streets like Dora Avenue, Dead River Road and Alfred Street (within the Community Development Area, also known as downtown)

▪️in the city of Tavares, you MUST BE at LEAST 16 years of age to operate a golf cart (Legit 16, not 16 at heart..🤦🏼‍♀️)

▪️Golf Carts are NOT ALLOWED on sidewalks or bike paths 🙅🏼‍♀️🙅🏼‍♀️🙅🏼‍♀️

▪️ Passing a moving vehicle on a double yellow is ticketable, this includes passing a golf car! We know golf carts are slow and it can be “annoying”, but we can assure you that life, does in fact, go on and you will eventually make it to your destination. 🙃
Golf cart drivers: If you so wish, you can move to the side and off the roadway to allow cars to pass. However there’s nothing that says you have to….Sometimes it’s just courteous.

▪️if operating a golf cart at night, ensure the golf cart has all of the appropriate and functioning lights needed to be visible.

▪️YES, you CAN get a DUI on a golf cart… Its happened, a lot.

▪️golf carts can cross US Hwy 441 at the Saint Claire Abrams/Banning Beach light. They can also cross over SR 19 at the Dead River Rd light. They are NOT ALLOWED to cross US Hwy 441 or SR 19 anywhere else.

You can also look at our city ordinances and/or the statute for further answers to your questions.

11/24/2024

Need a last minute Thanksgiving getaway? Why not relax on the Dora Canal? Enjoy kayaks, a fire pit, video arcade games and more! Perfect cozy home for your family! Send a message to [email protected] for direct booking.

11/22/2024

BREAKING NEWS! Tavares Christmas Celebration Saturday, Dec 7th! Parade at 5:00 PM on Ruby St and Main St. Activities until 9 PM. Santa arrives on Seaplane at 7pm. Snow storms, living toy soldiers, stilt walkers, food, music, "ice" skating and much more! Tavares Police Department Mount Dora/ Tavares / Eustis Word Of Mouth Mount Dora Eustis Tavares Umatilla Leesburg Sorrento Word of Mouth Lake County Word Of Mouth TLC - Toddlers of Lake County

11/22/2024

It’s a beautiful day at the Dora Canal Inn! We are ready for our next guests to enjoy this gorgeous weather and warm up by the fire pit in the evenings! ☀️🔥