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Mount Dora, Florida

By Dawn Henthorn, About.com

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Historic Downtown

Downtown Mount Dora

Downtown Mount Dora

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Mount Dora is known for its shopping — some say the best antique shopping in Florida. Its charming downtown not only boasts several antique shops, but gift shops, boutiques, specialty stores and a diverse selection of dining opportunities.

Our favorite shops were Madison Rose featuring quilts and gifts; Timeless Keepsakes chocked full of a little of everything; a home boutique called Piece of Mine; Linda's Country Charm filled with collectibles and gift items; and, Country Cottage Crafts with room after room of local handmade crafts.

You'd never guess that a small town like Mount Dora boasts its own winery, but step in the door of the Ridgeback Winery and be warmly welcomed and invited to sample the wine they produce themselves. This family-owned business run by Ron and Ellie Thompson was named after their dogs — Rhodesian Ridgebacks.

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