Central Florida Attractions

Wildwood Country Resort is conveniently located very close to the intersection of the Florida Turnpike and Interstate 75. This means that in less than an hour, you’ll be able to experience all the world-famous attractions in Central Florida.

SeaWorld Orlando

The world's premiere marine adventure park with 200 acres of world-class shows, thrilling rides and unforgettable animal encounters. More than 80 million visitors have explored the mysteries of the sea with up-close animal interactions and exhilarating thrills. New state-of-the-art rides such as "Kraken" and "Journey To Atlantis" twist, turn, and drench guests with unprecedented thrills, while amazing animal encounters include killer whales, dolphins, sea lions, stingrays and more.

Universal Studios Orlando

The cutting edge thrills of Islands of Adventure and the classic movie magic of Universal Studios Florida make a trip to Universal Orlando an adventure in itself. Islands Of Adventure has some of the best roller coasters in the state, including The Hulk and Spider Man.

Universal Citywalk

Orlando's hottest spot for entertainment, offers the best in live music, dining, dancing, shopping, movies and more. No matter what kind of fun you're in the mood for, CityWalk has it all!

Walt Disney World

Wonder abounds across Walt Disney World's 4 famous theme parks. From the Savannahs of Animal Kingdom to Cinderella's Castle in the Magic Kingdom, to the World Showcase at Epcot, there's more to do than you can imagine. Many residents purchase annual passes, and visit the various Disney parks regularly throughout the year.

Lakeridge Winery

Lakeridge Winery & Vineyards opened its doors in February 1989 in Clermont, Florida. This area was once the center of the State's grape industry. After ten years of phenomenal growth, Lakeridge ranks as Florida's largest premium winery, and remains a pioneer in the development of table and sparkling wines from hybrid grapes. Complimentary Tours and Wine Tasting are offered seven days a week and usually run every 15-20 minutes.

Downtown Leesburg

Lake County's largest city has a downtown area that is truly a site to see with its recently completed multi-million dollar streetscape project. Lined with old historical buildings, this picturesque downtown is home to quaint little restaurants, gift shops, antique stores and businesses to meet the needs of both residents and visitors alike.

The City was named as a Florida Main Street City in 1994 when the Downtown Business Association, the City of Leesburg and the Chamber of Commerce formed the Leesburg Partnership in a united effort to preserve the town's heritage. The Leesburg Partnership has assisted in the City's revitalization projects by hosting many public events and festivals which include Mardi Gras Street Party, the Mardi Gras Ball, the Christmas Parade, the Main Street Christmas Stoll, and the famous Leesburg Bikefest, to name just a few.

Fishing and Golf

If you love to fish, Leesburg is the place to go. With several lakes to chose from, you’ll be surrounded by natural beauty everywhere you turn. Lake Griffin is seven miles long and one-half mile wide. The north half of the lily-padded lake is considered best for bass using artificial worms, surface lures and shiners. In the winter there's plenty of speck and, in the summer you can fill your boat with panfish.

Lake Harris is the largest and many think the prettiest lake in the county. With an average depth of only 14 feet, bass and pan fishing are both very good. The Dora Canal is one of the most scenic natural adventures you'll find in Florida. Lined with majestic cypress trees it's likely you'll see an alligator or two resting along the bank or a raccoon family fishing for lunch. If you're a bird watcher, you'll enjoy the osprey, anhinga and herring.

Venetian Gardens is a 110-acre park that boasts amenities such as a public swimming pool with bath house, ball field, volleyball court, picnic tables and walking paths around Lake Harris. Enjoy a leisurely stroll across the pedestrian bridges leading to private islands that offer scenic views of the lake and the park's canals.

Lake County is also becoming known as a mecca for quality golf courses such as Continental Country Club and Pennbrooke Fairways. Public, private and semiprivate courses are scattered throughout the county and many have been designed by golf's finest.

Local Beaches

The nearest beach is just a short 40 minute drive away. When you need a change of scenery, there’s nothing better than a beautiful ocean view. Within an hour, you can reach several beaches on both the Gulf of Mexico and the Atlantic Ocean.