Venetian Gardens - 4 Things to Know Before Visiting
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About Venetian Gardens
Venetian Gardens is a park located in Lake County, Florida. Positioned on the shore of Little Lake Harris, it features a beachfront boardwalk that loops around the water’s edge. It is also home to a marina, fishing pier, playgrounds, picnic areas, and several walking trails. On top of that, visitors can rent electric boats or paddle boats to explore Little Lake Harris. Also available are fishing charters and pontoon boat rentals for those wanting to explore farther out onto the lake.
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Attractions Near Venetian Gardens
Lake Griffin State Park
6.52km from Venetian Gardens
It is home to one of the largest live oak trees in the state. A unique feature of the park is its connection to Lake Griffin, the Ocklawaha River, and the Harris Chain of Lakes.
Lake Harris
7.85km from Venetian Gardens
Lake Harris is Lake County's largest body of water. Ebenezer Jackson Harris (1815-1885), a pioneer who lived at Yalaha on the south side of the lake in the 1840s, gave the lake its name.
The Howey Mansion
13.39km from Venetian Gardens
Howey Mansion is a historic home. The mansion is named after William John Howey, who founded Howey in the Hills.
Emeralda Marsh Conservation Area
13.78km from Venetian Gardens
This 4,518 acre marsh system is teeming with lush wildlife and stunning landscapes. This park is perfect for exploring nature’s diversity with its range of cypress swamps, hardwood hammocks, ponds and creeks. Here you can take an afternoon stroll around the looping miles of trails and enjoy cute sights like seven native species of turtles and more than 200 species of birds. You can also go on a canoe or kayak tour which allows you to explore the area in its entirety.
Lake County Museum of Art
14.26km from Venetian Gardens
It was founded by 66 artists and patrons of the arts on Bay Street in historic downtown Eustis in 1995 to nurture culture and beauty. The Lake Eustis Museum of Art was renamed by its founders
Quincy and Torch Lake Cog Railway
14.65km from Venetian Gardens
The Quincy and Torch Lake Cog Railway, is a scenic attraction that takes riders on a journey through the Keweenaw Peninsula. The experienced engineer guides guests through historic sites of the region on a one hour ride with views of natural forests, lakes, shorelines and more. It's been in operation since 1874 and is the oldest functioning railway business in the United States.
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Lake County is a county in the central portion of the U.S. state of Florida.