The Citrus Tower in Clermont is one of those classic Florida roadside landmarks that still feels…read morerooted in the state's older tourism era. I've been to the Lake Placid tower, which is closed, so it was nice to see this one still operating. I passed through at 6am, well before sunrise, so the doors weren't open yet, but even from the outside the orange and white stripes and the height of the structure make it stand out. Built in 1956 as a 226 foot observation tower meant to showcase the miles of surrounding orange groves, it once drew up to 500,000 visitors a year when US 27 was the main north south route through Central Florida. Today the groves are mostly gone, but the tower remains open as a nostalgic attraction. Admission is usually around the ten dollar range for adults, depending on the season, and gets you access to the elevator ride up to the 360 degree observation deck. Considering the history behind it, including five million pounds of concrete, 149,000 pounds of steel, and a grand opening that drew representatives from Cypress Gardens and Silver Springs back in 1956, it's an inexpensive way to experience a piece of old Florida. Next time I'm passing through during actual business hours, I'll make a point to go up. [Review 1620 of 2025 - 2197 in Florida - 25168 overall]

Wow, Florida is flat! :-D…read more I added the Citrus Tower onto my "to see" list when I found out I was going to be in Clermont. You don't need a whole lot of time here, but really appreciate how authentic they've kept the Tower. Instead of modern signage at the top, they still have hand-painted directional signs. I loved that! I also appreciated how they have ample labeling that tells you what you're looking at. They should rent binoculars; it could help them get toward their fundraising goal to support the Tower. I would have paid to rent some (e.g. they could hold your ID whilst you use them). The little cafe downstairs was pretty good, too; I grabbed a tea from there. Nice way to spend a bit of time! 2025: 13/100

A friend and I decided we should do an indoor activity because the weather was not Disney friendly…read more None of us fought this. We were greeted immediately and were told that our daily admission gave us a yearly membership. Yay us! The place was packed with presidential memorabilia, wax figures, and the most fabulous miniature model of the White House. There was even a cute video of pets that have lived in the White House. A raccoon? Seriously? That is hilarious. For me, I wish it wasn't so hot inside. It may have been that it was a cold and rainy January day when we visited. It would have been nicer if it wasn't as warm inside, though. 04.08.2025

**INITIAL REVIEW**…read more We Floridians know our state is known for being weird and quirky, more so than any other state out there. True other states might have events, locations, and history that may be fitting for Florida lore, but by sheer number of instances, Florida has it topped. It must be the fact Florida is the only state that can have three seasons at the same time affecting the denizens, consisting of prostitutes, drug lords, seriel killers, and protected persons in the WPP, into a cesspool of WTF! However, there are some "weird" Florida experiences and locales that may be simplistic, but surprisingly fun and educational. Enter the Presidents Hall of Fame in Clermont, FL. Just by its tacky appearance of a Lincoln Monument flanked by a Mount Rushmore, it seems like a roadside cash grab, but once you enter, you'll see this small(ish) museum is actually worth every bang of its buck, and has a lot to offer. Though an address is given, the Presidents Hall of Fame (which I will shorthand simply to Presidents HOF for the remainder of this review) is located right near Florida Citrus Tower, which was the highest point in Florida for like the longest time. Firstly the parking fits the area. Since the Presidesnts HOF is kinda of small(ish) and "off the beaten path of mainstream tourism," it is a decent-sized round of dirt. The Presidents HOF is a replica of the Lincoln Memorial with a small replica of Mount Rushmore on its eastside. Delightfully tacky, yet awesome at the same time. Upon entering, you'll be in the "registration room" and store. Tickets are $15 per person, but it should be noted that the admission is also an annual pass. So if you want to come back and enjoy this museum, you can as many times as you want within a calender year. The museum is divided up into two major rooms. The first room has a lot more "old history" of the United States of America. Artifacts, facts, and history from the early days of America, with the first presidents, are here including some artifacts owned by the George Washingtom, John Adams, and Thomas Jefferson. There are also numerous mannequins of the presidents and important figures around their time. Upon entering the biggest room, you'll get even more presidential history and lore as well as a large diorama of the White House in the middle of the room. Things from small wooden statues of presidents, clothes worn by the First Ladies, and even the design and decor of the Oval Office depending on which president was in charge are shown here. For me, the history of Marilyn Monroe and John F. Kennedy were of an interest to me. And of course the Presidents HOF has been updated with lore of our current president, #47 and former #45, President Donald Trump. I took a selfie with his mannequin. Ultimately, the Presidents HOF is a worthwhile small(ish) museum to visit given its price and what you can learn if you take the time to read and experience what they have. I get it, historical museums are not for everyone and the presentation may not be grand. However, I do not see these as flaws for this museum as they are more preference. Will I be back here? I could because of my annual pass, but I will only stop by if I am in the area. I live almost two hours away from the Presidents HOF, so it isn't exactly on top of my list of places to frequent. I will be honest and say that I only came by here, as this is my second time here, for Cache Odyssey. I geocaching, the Presidents HOF accepted the honor of hosting the Florida Cache Odyssey letterbox hybrid, in which all the states have their own letterbox hybrid of their own. For us geocaches, it is a challenge worth completing and for me, it was just the beginning. I guess it all fits because when I came here the first time with my dad, I wasn't a geocacher (which there are two in the area), I wasn't a letterboxer (which there are three i the area), and I was on hiatus from Yelp. It is fitting that I am now all three, thus this visit satisfies three of my hobbies. The places you go and the things you do when you are a Yelper!

A very charming downtown which has come a long way. Every time we come back it seems like more…read morestores and businesses are open. The downtown area has nice brick walk areas. Everything looks new and clean. Plenty of dining and drinking options. It is next to the water and park making for a nice walk if you choose to. On Sundays they have a small farmer's market with plenty of different booths. Looks good! Check it out.

Downtown Clermont is shaping up! It's finding its niche. Restaurants, bars, merchant shops,…read morebreweries, beautiful lake scenery and walking path. Old historic downtown streets. It's getting better and better.

Typical post office with indifferent customer service, but it is what it is. This location is in…read moredowntown Clermont, Florida and I had to get a package out. At least it is on its way.

Roslyn was super helpful and friendly. Very happy I stopped here to ship out my packages.read more

The Clermont Historic Village is a collection of historic buildings in Clermont, Florida. The City…read moreof Clermont purchased the land for the village in 1996 and it included the Train Depot and the Quonset Hut. Through the years various other historic buildings were moved to the village. The non profit South Lake Historical Society, formed in 1997 operates the village in conjunction with the City of Clermont. The mission of the historical society is to preserve, maintain, and share the history of South Lake County's pioneer families. The village opened in 2005. The historical society gives tours which covers the period of history from the 1800's to WWII. There are seven buildings that make up the village. These include the Herring Hooks Schoolhouse which was the last building added to the property. It is a replica of an 1881 one room schoolhouse that used to exist near Jack's Lake and served as Clermont's first school. It was recreated using old photographs. The Cooper Memorial Library was built in 1914 and nicknamed The Little Cooper. It was moved to the village from West DeSoto Street in 2009. The outhouse is a replica of one and was built as an Eagle Scout project. The Train Depot stands in its original location. It received refurbishment in 2011. The Quonset Hut was built by the US military and it is original to the WWII era. It has been turned into a museum. The Kern House was built in 1895 on Montrose Street in a traditional New England style by Alexander Kern. He was one of the original signers on the incorporation of Clermont. The house was moved to the village in 2008. The Townsend House was built in 1895 on SR 50 by the first Black family to move to Clermont, James and Sallie Townsend. It was the first building to be moved to the village in 2002 and it opened for tours in 2005. The Historic Village is free but asks for a suggested $5 per person donation. It is open for tours Saturday and Sunday between 1 and 4. You can contact them for private tours and rentals. Every year the Historical Society hosts a Heritage Day Festival. During my visit there was a very nice Christmas village on display. I love how the city of Clermont has preserved their history in these buildings. This is a great place to get a glimpse of what life was like at the turn of the century through WWII.

City and sponsors put on an outstanding Spring Forward Event with over 100 vendors, tasty foods,…read morebeautiful crafts and live entertainment. Get ready to spring into summer. Watch for other activities coming soon.

Veterans Park is a nice enough (though small) park located in a residential neighborhood in the…read moregrowing Clermont, Florida. As an added bonus there is a small lake across the street. I wouldn't go out of my way to check this park out, but if you are in the neighborhood, it is a cool enough place.

Veterans Park sits in the middle of a neighborhood and overlooks a quiet lake. There a few benches…read moreand large trees that give out amazing shade and a slight breeze. It is very peaceful and an excellent place to honor and remember all of those who have sacrificed for our freedom.

Reward has been my accountant for years, I found him when I first relocated to the Clermont area,…read morehe is very knowledgeable, honest and kind. I have had the pleasure of meeting his wife Sandra as well. Reward has always made himself available to my husband and I when we have had tax questions and were in need of financial advice. I highly recommend anyone seeking an honest accountant to contact Reward. Thank you Reward and Sandra for the great customer service for so many years!!

I visited for a baby shower. It looks like this building was newly built. The restrooms were clean…read moreand the event space is huge. They have chairs for use but you will have to put them back up at the end (tables also) I have a feeling that there was staff on duty but I don't remember seeing them. If you need to rent out a nice, big space I would say that this could be a great option if you live out in this area or not too far from it.

I gave my 4 year old grandson his bath , put on his underwear and a t shirt. I gathered his dirty…read moreclothes and towels then went in to read a bedtime story to the boys. The 4 year old had put his shoes on and with our 2 year old shi Tzu dog were gone. Fast forward we want to give a special Thank You to officer Thompson. He located our grandson keeping us calmed down and brought him home safe after our grandson told us he went into the woods to pick flowers and got lost. As officer Thompson was ending his shift we are so grateful for his help. Sincerely, Mimi and Papa

They use their power in authority to bully and dehumanize people, especially minors who do not know…read moremuch about laws. They do not give you a chance to speak much less explain. Based on my experience, I tried speaking for myself and defending myself because a cop was lying about multiple facts, she threatened to actually charge me rather than being the "Nice cop" that she was. (her words). I am very humble, I take accountability for my mistakes, and I always try to be the bigger person. She gathered a group of four other cops to pick on me, disrespect, lecture me, and yell at me. she tried getting me stripped of everything I have in my life, and when I finally broke sobbing my eyes out, she laughed with 2 other cops at me saying it was the highlight of her night to see me like that. All I had done, was makeout with a man in his car.