Florida State Parks

There are a number of State Parks which include Nature Trails, kayaking, swimming, picnicing, fishing all within a close vicinity of the villa.

The Bok Sanctuary

 Bok Tower Gardens offers visitors Florida's most abundant opportunities for aesthetic, cultural and
 personal enrichment. The lush landscapes of the Olmsted gardens, the majesty and music of the
 Singing Tower with its 60-bell carillon and the splendor of Pinewood Estate create an experience
 that inspires all who visit.

 The City of St Augustine

 The City of St. Augustine is the nation's oldest permanently occupied European settlement, having
 been founded by the Spanish in 1565. The heart of the city  is its downtown Plaza de la Consitucion
 with most of the historic buildings located within a block or two of the Plaza, to the north and to the
 south. The Castillo de San Marcos, built of coquina by the Spanish in 1672, anchors the city's north
 end of the bayfront. The Bridge of Lions, built in 1927, links the downtown with Davis Shores, a
 residential community dating back to the 1920’s and St. Augustine Beach.

 Silver Springs

 No matter what your age, there are plenty of rides and attractions at Silver Springs that will make
 you laugh, fill you with wonder, and provide a glimpse into what life was like there more than
 10,000 years ago. Just as they  did then, the springs pump out 550 million gallons of sparkling-clear
 water a day - enough to supply the entire city of New York.

  Surrounding the springs is a marvelous diversity of animals and nature you simply won’t find
 anywhere else. Explore the stunning beauty of Florida in its natural state.

 Fantasy of Flight

 This stunning art deco facility is home to over 40 rare and vintage aircraft many of which have been
 restored to flyable condition. But that is just the beginning - they offer a variety of guided tours
 including visits to working restoration and maintenance areas. You can climb inside the cockpit of a
 Corsair fighter for a battle over the Pacific and then take a spin on a state-of-the-art hang glider
 simulator in the Fun with Flight area.

 If you are looking for a real experience, real fun, and real takeaway - something the entire family
 can enjoy, Fantasy of Flight is An Attraction on a Higher Plane.

 Mount Dora

 Mount Dora evokes that quiet and comfortable “Southern” charm and hospitality of a lakefront
 community nestled amongst the gentle hills and orange groves of Central Florida.  At an elevation
 of 184 feet above sea level, Mount Dora is Florida’s equivalent of a mountain top town.  Whether
 you are looking for a respite from the pressures of life and seek solitude overlooking its beautiful
 vistas, or you desire active shopping and recreation to compliment the many festivals and
 community events, you can find it all in Mount Dora.