10 Things You Can't Miss in Clermont, Florida // Travel Tips for 2022

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Take State Road 50 west from Orlando into Lake County and you’ll reach the “gem of the hills.” The city of Clermont was founded in the 1880s, a heritage on full display through a series of original structures on the banks of Lake Minneola.
Dominating one of the most prominent hills in the area is the 50’s-era Florida Citrus Tower. This 226-foot-tall tribute to the region’s citrus industry provides a bird’s eye view of the landscape which has evolved from orange groves to modern-day housing developments.
While an observation tower might be the city’s biggest claim to fame, the historic downtown area has become a destination for local foodies. With several food halls and vendor markets occupying space on and near Montrose Street and other locally-owned brick and mortars, historic Clermont has become one of our favorite places to hang out on a Saturday.
Here’s our list of 10 Things You Must Do in Clermont.
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@williamralph5442 2 жыл бұрын

My son lives in Clermont. Time to check it out. Thanks

@GringoLoco1 2 жыл бұрын

Yet another place I didn't know I need to visit. Thanks!

@lindathehermit8053 Жыл бұрын

Clermont is home now, after over 60 years in the Hampton Roads area of Virginia. Nice video.

@yarosebas Жыл бұрын

Next to Clermont is Groveland where Wilotree Park is, it is the home of Paradise Air Sports where you can experience free flying on a hang glider with top instructors or a ride with the legendary Bob On an ultralite,, it is the best way to see the area from the air . Don't miss out this experience!

@DColcla Жыл бұрын

I didn’t know that….. I have been wanting to do this for years.

@yarosebas Жыл бұрын

@@DColcla please do so you won"t be disapointed, is on Rd 33, ask for Victoria or Eric Williams

@DColcla Жыл бұрын

@@yarosebas super. Nice I get back home we’ll do it!

@bellabee9295 Жыл бұрын

AWESOME video!! We love Clermont! ☀️Great channel! 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

@janeellis5136 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for another great video. Clermont is one of our favorite places to visit. Last time we went we had lunch at "Lily's on the Lake" after a morning at "Showcase of Citrus" which we never tire of visiting. We love your recommendations.

@ChadGallivanter Жыл бұрын

Yes, we like Lily’s. Another great view!

@morgandelgado4763 Жыл бұрын

Living in clermont/minneola,for 15 years and seen how fast it has grown, I most say they are truly the choice of champions from triathlon to rowing,bike riding and the chain of lakes.were glad that the town hasn't to all that entertainment away. Btw thank you for the information I will be visiting some places in the downtown area I learn today

@jarrettgoodman2042 2 жыл бұрын

Hello Chad!!! Just wanted to say through this comment section that I'm a huge fan of your videos. Your videos have helped me into researching all about Florida and it's amazing different towns and cities. So much so that I have been planning to move to the Space Coast area for some time now upon graduating from college in Tennessee. Thank you for the amazing videos that you have created, and keep up the good work on showing what all of the Sunshine State has to offer for both tourists and residents alike!

@ChadGallivanter 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Jarrett!

@pigybak 2 жыл бұрын

Love Lakeridge winery.

@nicolecurry5627 Жыл бұрын

We lived in Clermont for a year it’s absolutely fantastic here we go to the tiki bar at least 3 times a week lol 😂 I work for universal studios hopefully next year I can afford a house here in Clermont as well

@helgabullabong Жыл бұрын

Gosh you can really see how flat Florida is from the top of the Citrus tower. Great views. Cheers

@TheHagi1969 2 жыл бұрын

So looking forward to visiting Clermont in October - we did Winter Garden last year (during our annual trip from Ireland to Florida). I can already see myself having lunch in the Tiki Bar and enjoying the view, thanks Chad!

@ChadGallivanter Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@DColcla Жыл бұрын

You can also rent one of four of the pontoon boats that dock there at the Tiki bar. If you were born prior to 1984 ( or thereabouts) you don’t even need a boating license.

@TheHagi1969 Жыл бұрын

@@DColcla Thanks!

@hopeg02 9 ай бұрын

You should come to guru resteraunt ! We’re by where graffiti junction used to be, they closed a few months ago but we are open in the same plaza ! If you love Indian food, a great view, a good large cold beer, we got you covered ! My boss’ name is Uday Kadam and he’s been here for about 9 years, just had his ribbon cutting for 9th year anniversary this month! You seem to love clermont and I’m sure you’d love to visit ! :)

@ChadGallivanter 9 ай бұрын

Thank you for the suggestion!

@summerloveleigh Жыл бұрын

Chad! You've got to try Root and Branch bistro and bar!! Best food and service in Clermont by miles! All localy sourced food made fresh from scratch. Come check it out!

@ChadGallivanter Жыл бұрын

We’ll do that. Thanks!!

@10MEGAMETAL 2 жыл бұрын

Nice video

@fran2177 2 жыл бұрын

My husband and I were walking through Kohls the other day in the men’s department and I stopped and said to Ken, “look! A Chad Gallivanter shirt!😃” it was the same style but a different color, my husband thought it was actually your brand for a minute lol We really enjoy your videos. Ken grew up in Homosassa Springs. We love the Gulf side but on the Atlantic side, we love St. Augustine and always stay at the La Fiesta on A1A. Because of the beautiful beach access 😎 We’ve been to Clermont and at The Showcase of Citrus where, from a food truck, we had our very first taste of Cuban food and became instantly hooked 💖 we like Clermont Florida 🌴🦩🍊

@ChadGallivanter 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Fran!

@AUClay 4 ай бұрын

I’m a Lake County native! I remember when citrus groves was all you could see! I hate that development has taken over! I miss old Florida! Locals always said, “If it’s Snowbird season, why can’t we shoot them?” 😂 😂

@DColcla Жыл бұрын

You can also rent one of four of the pontoon boats that dock there at the Tiki bar. If you were born prior to 1984 ( or thereabouts) you don’t even need a boating license. Just go out and enjoy the lakes!

@nole8923 8 ай бұрын

There’s a similar tower to the citrus tower called the lake placid tower in Lake Placid, Florida. It’s a less known tower, but it overlooks the beautiful lakes in the area. Unfortunately they stopped letting people go up the tower in 2003.

@aasim8 Жыл бұрын

👍

@crystaljames9455 5 ай бұрын

We are going to visit Clermont, Winter Garden and Apopka thanks to your videos. Hotel suggestion?

@ChadGallivanter 5 ай бұрын

You might want to check out the Oakland Manor House, a B&B just outside Winter Garden in the community of Oakland.

@susievidal4134 Жыл бұрын

Does Sugar loaf mountain have any homes for sale?

@scaricatladi Жыл бұрын

Enjoy Clermont and the rest of Lake county while you can. Beautiful citrus groves are replaced by cookie cutter neighborhoods and strip malls. Sugar Loaf Mountain is rapidly being developed. I have watched Central Florida being destroyed by boom construction for 25 years. Our small town in Lake county is has been found and the infrastructure isn't in place for all these people! Why does everyone want to turn Florida into, 'Like it is Up North?'

@jamiev7165 4 ай бұрын

Exactly. This goes for most of Central Florida. The land is constantly being developed, it's really sad. Let's never take Florida's natural beauty for granted. 🧡

@susievidal4134 Жыл бұрын

Are there many Latino in Clermont? Are there things to do for younger kids ? Community pools that we can join ?

@baevan-ni3fw 9 ай бұрын

No mostly white country rednecks 😅

@DColcla Жыл бұрын

The best place to eat is Southern on 8th in downtown. A bit pricey but worth every bite.

@summerloveleigh Жыл бұрын

Naw, Root and Branch is 10x better and the OG. Southern copied a lot from them

@DColcla Жыл бұрын

@@summerloveleigh oh? Never heard Root and Branch. Downtown area?

@summerloveleigh Жыл бұрын

@@DColcla it's not in downtown. It's in the Oakley Seaver plaza. Behind Sonny's on 50 and Oakley Seaver . Next to the tire place and behind gators

@summerloveleigh Жыл бұрын

@@DColcla the Porkchop and Fried green tomatoes are LEGENDARY!

@deriklarue8433 Жыл бұрын

Founded in 1884

@deriklarue8433 Жыл бұрын

I used to live at 1021 west montrose street in the late 80s into the 90s

@domfer2540 Жыл бұрын

You are to young to remember the time that the smell and sights was great. Greedy bankers and developers caused the end of the crops. Bicycle path has ruined the small communities and cause owners of homes to no longer afford to live here.

@tedphillips2951 Жыл бұрын

True & I remember that but the big freeze didn't help the situation. I'm not sure I like the new discovery of Florida though!

@nole8923 8 ай бұрын

I’m waiting for the housing market in Florida to crash. Right now only millionaires can afford to buy a house in Florida. Where I live I have a 3 bedroom 2 and a half bath house in a decent area and my mortgage payment is only about $1,100 a month(used to be $980 a few years ago before my home value skyrocketed and they raised my taxes).