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Lake Conway
Lake Conway is a chain of lakes near Orlando which involves the four interconnected parts of Lake Conway and Lake Gatlin. This 1770 acre public lake is located in a very peaceful and calm environment and feels like it is far away from the noise of the city, however, it is located at an extremely prime location.
It is a perfect place to go for fishing, boating, wakeboarding, and other water sports. However, swimming is not allowed at the lake as there are few alligators. There are beautiful homes that are available near the lake and it can be a once-in-a-lifetime purchase. It is a perfect place to spend a day with your loved ones. After spending hours fishing and doing some kind of activity at the lake, you can relax and enjoy the cool evening breeze and enjoy the twilight hours. The sight of this beautiful sunset will forever be in your memory.
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Lake Eola
The 23 acre lake, Lake Eola, is basically a sinkhole and is located in Downtown Orlando. The main attraction of the lake is the fountain, which appears breathtaking in the evening when the colour of the fountain changes.
Surrounding the water body is a 1.4 km sidewalk that can be used for several purposes. There is also the Lake Eola Park which hosts a Walt Disney Amphitheatre, a Chinese pagoda, and a playground. While you are at the lake, you can indulge in some boating, photography, bird watching, paddle boating, relaxing, or playing some sports. If you are planning to go for a picnic at the lake, there are picnic tables and restroom facilities to make your day better. If you are hungry and looking for some eateries, you will surely find some local restaurants that sell delicious food.
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Lake Holden
The 265 acre lake, Lake Holden, is home to several lucky homeowners who can afford to wake up at the sight of crystal clear water surrounded by greenery and the soulful chirping of birds. If you are planning to stay the night near the lake, you can opt for Days Inn, certain well-maintained condos, and other properties. Looking for an undisturbed and soothing day? Lake Holden is your answer.
Being a very small lake, it is generally not filled with a whole lot of people and the rush is also pretty less compared to the other lakes, however, that does not make it less alluring than any of the other lakes. Thus Lake Holden provides a perfect combination for those who are looking for a peaceful vacation. Take along some good books, good music, definitely some lip-smacking food, maybe a bicycle or probably just take a walk along the lake and dive into your ocean of thoughts.
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Lake Ivanhoe
Lake Ivanhoe is 124 acre and is mainly popular for the fishing opportunities that it has to offer, however in addition people also engage in other activities like canoeing, kayaking, paddleboards, and pedal boats. There is also a game room and equipment room which offers the visitors with badminton, volleyball, basketball, horseshoes, cornhole, and shuffleboard equipment and there are also billiards, pinball, ping pong, and air hockey.
There is also a camping site where you can stay overnight which is $3 per day for children and $5 per day for adults and $5 per overnight for children and $10 per overnight for adults. Pets are however not allowed inside the tents. While you are busy with different activities, your children can keep themselves busy at the playground near the lake. If you visit the lake on the weekends, you can also attend ice cream socials, field games, free face painting, blacklight parties, and many more amazing events. That is not all, there are also small shops that sell gift items, camping stuff, etc.
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Lake Killarney
Are you a nature enthusiast? If yes, Lake Killarney located in the Winter Park area is one that should be explored by people visiting Orlando. The fun fact about the lake is that it is located at a walking distance from the city, yet when you reach there; it has a serene and calm environment. It is close to some of the best restaurants and places to shop from.
Whether you are going to travel, or to settle down, the lake has something to offer to everyone. In addition to enjoying the beauty, you can also choose to settle down as there are some homes and condos for sale near the lake. Visitors can engage in activities like photography, paddleboarding, kayaking, fishing, walking, and several other things. Great blue heron, white ibis, or mallards, turtles and water snakes, toads, largemouth bass, bluegill, and catfish are some of the wildlife that can be seen at the lake. You can enjoy the nightfall by the lake at the deck or also by walking along the trail.
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Lake Kissimmee
The 34,948 acre Lake Kissimmee has at least 5 islands namely Brahma Island, Sturm Island, Bird Island, Rabbit Island, and Ox Island. Certain activities that can be enjoyed at the islands are air boating, boating, canoeing, fishing, hiking, kayaking, camping, bicycling, horseback riding trails, nature viewing, etc
You might be able to spot some wildlife like bald eagles, white-tailed deer, alligators, ospreys, bobcats, turkeys, sandhill cranes, etc at the 5930 acre Lake Kissimmee State Park which remains open from 8 am to 6 pm and the entry fee is $5 per vehicle. There are also full-facility campsites, where you can spend the night. Certain species of fishes that can be found in the lake are Largemouth bass, bluegill, sunfish, black crappie, etc. In addition to that, another interesting attraction of the lake is the “Cow Camp” which depicts the history of the local cattlemen. Whether you are a local of the Kissimmee village or a tourist, the lake equally mesmerizes everyone.
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Lake Louisa State Park
Spread across 4500 acres, the Lake Louisa State Park has lakes, swim beaches, forest cover and over 20 miles of hiking trails. Here you can enjoy various water activities like canoeing, paddle boarding and swimming in the various lakes and even enjoy fishing. With 7 miles of paved and another 20 miles of unpaved trails, you can go bicycling or explore the terrain on foot. You can even enjoy horseback riding along the trails and enjoy the nature of the trails.
Camping, RV camping, and even glamping are available in the park, or you can even book a cabin near the Dixie Lake for a stay at the park. Alongside the camping space, various playgrounds and picnic areas are located for the use of the visitors. Pets are permitted everywhere except swimming areas, playgrounds, cabins and buildings and there are various wheelchair accessible areas across the park.
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Lake Pickett
A privately owned lake that covers an area of 763 acres is a perfect sightseeing option for tourists visiting Orlando. Not too far away from the city, yet far away from the cacophonous sound it makes, this lake has formed a wonderland around it. Have you been thinking of buying a lake house? The real estate properties near Lake Pickett are to die for.
Come and experience the lush greenery surrounding the crystal clear water while you sit under a tree with your favourite book and a cup of coffee and feel the breeze touching your skin gently. However, while you take some time to relax, do not be too lazy as there are activities like fishing and boating that would require some of your energy. There is also a deck near the lake from where you can enjoy the picturesque view of the sunset as the water reflects the mixture of red and yellow hue.
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Lake Toho
Lake Toho, or Lake Tohopekaliga, West Lake, or Toho is located at a distance of 33 miles from Orlando. The largest lake of Florida is home to bass, alligators, water snakes, and turtles. This 23000 acre fishing lake allows bird watching and fishing and hosts the bass fishing competition every year. If you are lucky, you might be able to see birds like snail kites, wood storks, limpkins, songbirds, warblers, snowy egrets, boat-tailed grackles, ospreys, whooping crane, purple martins, bald eagles, fulvous whistling ducks, etc.
There are airboats available at The Big Toho Marina which falls on the west of Lake Toho, there are shops as well as restaurants that sell delicious food. The beautiful nightfall at the marina will be ingrained in your memory for a lifetime. Is your pet traveling with you to this beautiful lake? Dogs are allowed in most of the places near the lake. Wheelchairs are also available near the lake. Want to take a long walk? There are walking trails which are bordered with benches for its visitors. Bike rides and family picnics are also allowed beside the lake with proper facilities like grill barbeque and restrooms. Spend a day at the lake and enjoy a serene environment far from the noisy and busy life that awaits you in the city.
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Lake Tohopekaliga
Lake Tohopekaliga, also known as Lake Toho or West Lake, is the largest lake in Florida and is home to bass, alligators, water snakes, and turtles. You can engage in a lot of activities at the lake, bike rides, family picnics with proper facilities like grill barbeque and restrooms, bird watching, and fishing.
You might be able to see birds like snail kites, wood storks, limpkins, songbirds, warblers, snowy egrets, boat-tailed grackles, ospreys, whooping crane, purple martins, bald eagles, fulvous whistling ducks, etc. The 23000 acre fishing lake has several shops and restaurants that sell delicious food nearby. Want to get a clear view of the entire lake? Then definitely try out the airboats at The Big Toho Marina. Do not miss out on the walking trails which are bordered with benches where you can sit and relax and enjoy the beauty of the lake during nightfall with your friends and family. Come far away from the hustle and bustle of the city for a peaceful environment.
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