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Welcome to Lake County
Ares Training Facility is located in the city of Leesburg in Lake County Florida. We are in the center of everything! We are about an hour from the Ocala, Orlando, the east coast and less than 2 hours from the west coast. We are close to great restaurants, shopping, hotels, and activities.
Air B&B
Lake Getaway with Boat dock and access to Lake Eustis!
The Acorn is a charming 2/2 canal front bungalow with direct access to Lake Eustis. Secure parking for trucks and trailers. Ready for bass tournaments or a weekend at the Dora sandbar. Visit the lakeside restaurants on the beautiful Harris Chain of Lakes when you're ready for a cold drink or a meal. Just 45 minutes to Orlando if you feel the need to go to town.
Rustic lake house design, open concept living space, with a deck, and firepit. Come relax in our quite neighborhood. Eustis and the surrounding area is home to many small town America festivals and events including First Fridays, Georgefest (President's day) Mt. Dora Art festival and Leesburg Bike Fest (only 8 miles from Gator Harley) If golf is your game hit the links on one of the many Championship courses in The Villages (30 minute drive)
Bring your boat for the tournament or just spend time on the water around the Harris Chain. Secure storage for your rods and equipment as well.
Grill some steaks on the deck for dinner and relax around the firepit enjoying the stars after a day on the water. For those that want relax on the couch and watch movies we have Roku streaming HD tvs.
Hotels & Restaurants Nearby
Microtel Inn and Suites by Wyndham
Key West Resort on Lake Dora in Tavares
Microtel Inn and Suites by Wyndham
9700 US 441, Leesburg, FL 34788
352-315-1234
Affordable, comfortable, clean, and even has a pool. Within walking distance to restaurants.
Hampton Inn Leesburg/Tavares
Key West Resort on Lake Dora in Tavares
Microtel Inn and Suites by Wyndham
9630 US-441, Leesburg, FL 34788
352-315-1053
Right next to the Microtel, the Hampton Inn is... The Hampton. A little nicer and a little more expensive. Also, has a pool and within walking distance to restaurants.
Key West Resort on Lake Dora in Tavares
Key West Resort on Lake Dora in Tavares
Key West Resort on Lake Dora in Tavares
199 West Ruby St, Tavares, FL 32778
352-508-5344
This relaxed hotel over looks beautiful Lake Dora. It is located in downtown Tavares and is within walking distance of great restaurants and bars.
Comfort Inn & Suites Tavares North
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tavares-Leesburg
Key West Resort on Lake Dora in Tavares
1380 E Burleigh Blvd, Tavares, FL 32778
352-253-2378
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tavares-Leesburg
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tavares-Leesburg
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tavares-Leesburg
3601 W Burleigh Blvd, US Highway 441, Tavares FL 32778
352-742-1600
Set between two lakes, this modern hotel is 10 miles west of historic Mount Dora and 8 miles east of Leesburg; Orlando theme parks are 45-50 miles south.
Sully’s Smokehouse
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tavares-Leesburg
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tavares-Leesburg
10820 County Rd 44, Leesburg FL 34788
Best Local BBQ in the area! Personally, I (Julie) recommend The Wrap, but every thing is fall off the bone delicious with generous portions.
Ruby Tuesday’s
Ruby Tuesday’s
Ruby Tuesday’s
9616 US-441, Leesburg FL 34788
Cracker Barrel
Ruby Tuesday’s
Ruby Tuesday’s
9450 US-441, Leesburg FL 34788
Olive Garden
Ruby Tuesday’s
Olive Garden
10026 US-441, Leesburg Fl 34788
Tijuana Flats
Outback Steakhouse
Olive Garden
10300 US -441 Leesburg FL 34788
Outback Steakhouse
Outback Steakhouse
Outback Steakhouse
9600 US-441, Leesburg FL 34788
Red Lobster
Outback Steakhouse
Outback Steakhouse
10010 US Highway 441, Leesburg FL 34788
More Local Restaurants We Love
Takis in Eustis
Mount Dora Pizza & Subs
Mount Dora Pizza & Subs
1600 S Bay St, Eustis
352-357-0022
Family-run eatery serving pizza, gyros & other Italian & Greek specialties in unfussy surroundings.
Mount Dora Pizza & Subs
Mount Dora Pizza & Subs
Mount Dora Pizza & Subs
2718 W Old US Hwy 441, Mount Dora
352-383-5303
Bright & basic eatery providing pizzas, calzones, hearty subs & classic marinara-sauce pastas.
1921 in Mount Dora
Mount Dora Pizza & Subs
1921 in Mount Dora
142 E. 4th Ave., Mount Dora
352-385-1921
This a nicer restaurant with delicious locally sourced food. The service is great and the food is amazing.
Entertainment Nearby
Lake Square Mall
AMC Lake Square 12 Movies
VIA Entertainment
10401 US-441, Leesburg FL 34788
Enclosed shopping Mall with more entertainment inside!
VIA Entertainment
AMC Lake Square 12 Movies
VIA Entertainment
Arcade, Bowling, Go Karts, Ax Throwing, Laser Tag, Kids Corner! We have fun with or without our kids.
AMC Lake Square 12 Movies
AMC Lake Square 12 Movies
Beautiful Lake County - Tons to do
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Beautiful Lake County - Tons to do
Beautiful Lake County - Tons to do
Beautiful Lake County - Tons to do
“Lake County has something for everyone. Nature-lovers will find an abundance of options – like hiking through endless acres of preserves, viewing rare birds or paddling pristine Blueways. Anglers will be lured by the prospect of catching a trophy bass on one of over 1,000 freshwater lakes, while treasure hunters will enjoy finding that rare antique at the area's many unique downtown districts.”
City of Leesburg
Beautiful Lake County - Tons to do
City of Leesburg
Leesburg is called the Lakefront city. Downtown is only 15 minutes away from the range. They have a variety of restaurants and shops. Leesburg hosts many festivals including Leesburg Bikefest. Gator Harley is only 10 minutes from the range.
City of Tavares
Beautiful Lake County - Tons to do
City of Leesburg
Tavares is the Sea Plane capital of the world. You can get to Tavares from the range in less than 20 minutes. They have restaurants and bars down by Lake Dora. They have often have activities on the lake enclosing boat races or sea planes.
City of Eustis
City of Mount Dora
City of Mount Dora
The City of Eustis is less than 30 minutes away from the range. Good local restaurants and shops. Fun outdoor activities for the family.
City of Mount Dora
City of Mount Dora
City of Mount Dora
Mount Dora is well known for its quaint downtown area. You can walk around and visit museums, eat great food and go shopping. The often have festivals and events. You can even go on a Segway tour or ghost tour.
The Villages
City of Mount Dora
The Villages
“The Villages is a collection of quaint retirement neighborhoods located in the heart of Florida nestled between two beautiful coastlines, ports of travel and theme parks. Each neighborhood is unique in its charm and personality and connected in ways where all the lifestyle here for you to enjoy is just a golf car ride away.”
Local Airports
Leesburg International Airport
"Leesburg International Airport is a general aviation facility located 35 miles northwest of Orlando. Although commercial flights are not available, the field offers great opportunities for business and recreational pilots and is a central hub for transportation and commerce in this growing part of Central Florida. With two runways extending up to 6,300 feet, the airport accommodates over 60,000 aircraft takeoffs and landings each year. "
(https://www.leesburgflorida.gov/government/departments/airport/index.php)
Orlando International Airport
Orlando International Airport is about an hour away from the range. It is located in Orlando, close to Disney, Universal Studios, Sea World and other attractions, hotels, and restaurants. You can get a flight to Orlando using the major airlines. It also has car rental businesses in the area and at the airport. It is a large, commercial airport.
Orlando Sanford International Airport
Sanford International Airport is about an hour drive from the range. It is located in Sanford, FL. Sanford is a major commercial airport with car rental companies, restaurants and hotels near by. It is not as busy or as crowded as Orlando International Airport, and easy to get in and out of. Unfortunately not all airlines fly in and out of Sanford, but you can get cheap flights.
Daytona Beach International Airport
Daytona Airport is about an hour and a half drive from the range. It’s a smaller international airport near the Daytona Speedway, hotels, restaurants and car rental.
Tampa International Airport
Tampa International Airport is about a 2 hour drive to the range. It’s a large international airport with all the major airlines there. They have restaurant, hotels, car rentals, and lots of activities and entertainment nearby.