Visit Florida - Worth the Drive 2008 - (Page 46) 46 WWW.AAA.COM/ VISITFLORIDA >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Next stop is the Polk Museum of Art (863-688-7743, www.polkmuseumofart.org) beside Lake Morton, where the pieces include everything from ancient artifacts to contemporary works. The most impressive collection in town is at Florida Southern College (863-680-4444, www.flsouthern.edu), home to the largest concentration of Frank Lloyd Wright’s architecture. Pick up a selfguided tour map at the visitor’s center. State Route 19 meanders over gentle hills, wildflower-filled meadows and scenic lakes before reaching Mount Dora, known for Renninger’s Antique Market (www.renningers.com) and for its eclectic lakefront downtown, full of diverse shopping and dining. But take the Lakeside Inn’s (800-556-5016, www.lakeside-inn.com) pontoon boat tour and you’ll see what first attracted people here. On the road south, stop for a pizza at the cozy Café Urbino (407-880-3333) in Apopka and then continue on another half hour to the sophisticated Day 3: Mount Dora/Winter Park U.S. Highway 27 on the way to Mount Dora carries you by one of its oldest roadside attractions – the Citrus Tower (352-394-4061, www.citrustower.com) in Clermont. Take the elevator to the top and witness the state’s metamorphosis from orange groves to urban communities. Along cozy, tree-lined Park Avenue, you’ll find shops and a sprinkling of sidewalk cafés. Frame your vacation experience in the incomparable service and style of Mona Lisa Suite Hotel, Orlando’s newest luxury all-suite hotel. Full service amenities, complimentary theme park transportation and convenient to all area attractions, entertainment, shopping and restaurant venues. phone MonaLisaSuiteHotel.com · http://WWW.AAA.COM/VISITFLORIDA http://www.polkmuseumofart.org http://www.renningers.com http://www.flsouthern.edu http://www.lakeside-inn.com http://www.citrustower.com http://monalisasuitehotel.com http://monalisasuitehotel.com
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