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Clermont, FL
A hilly Lake County city west of Orlando known for its chain of lakes, the Florida Citrus Tower and endurance training.
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Clermont is the largest city in Lake County, about 22 miles west of downtown Orlando on the northern end of the Lake Wales Ridge. Its rolling hills, rare on the Florida peninsula, and its string of lakes have made it a training ground for runners, cyclists and triathletes, which is why the city markets itself as the Choice of Champions. It makes an easy outdoor day from Orlando or a quieter base for exploring Central Florida.
Things to do in Clermont
Waterfront Park on Lake Minneola is the heart of town, with a swimming area, fishing piers, a playground and rentals of kayaks, paddleboards and bikes, and the paved South Lake Trail runs along the shore as part of a much longer trail network. The Florida Citrus Tower, built in 1956 on US 27, recalls the groves that once covered these hills. South of town, Lake Louisa State Park has about 20 miles of hiking trails and a string of lakes for paddling, and road cyclists head north for the climbs around Sugarloaf Mountain. Boaters can explore the Clermont Chain of Lakes, a run of linked lakes around the city. Downtown Clermont, a few blocks from the lake, keeps a small-town main street.
Getting to Clermont
State Road 50 runs east to Orlando and US 27 runs north and south through the city. Orlando International (MCO) is about 45 minutes away, and Walt Disney World is roughly 30 minutes southeast. SR 50 and US 27 back up at rush hour as the area keeps growing. Fall through spring is best for long rides and runs, since summer afternoons are hot and stormy.
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