Most visitors to our beautiful state wind up spending more time at the beaches rather than other bodies of water. Don’t get us wrong, the beaches are surely worth coming down for. But there are plenty of other swimming spots to consider during your vacation, like this beautiful spring river that’ll transport you to a different world. Instead of sticking around the crowded beaches this year getting frustrated with tourists, check out this beautiful lake in Florida.
It’s not every day that you come across a stunner of a lake in Florida that is open for adventures throughout the year.
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But Lake Apopka, just 15 miles northwest of Orlando, Florida is well-worth a visit, for a variety of reasons outside of simply swimming.
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Lake Apopka is the fourth largest lake in Florida, and is one that you can visit in order to enjoy some peace and quiet away from the hustle-and-bustle of life.
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If you’re a nature lover, then this is the lake for you—plenty of opportunities to peruse the nearby wildlife, go fishing, swimming, or kayaking.
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One of the highlights of visiting this wonderful lake is the 11-mile driving trail, which takes visitors along the 20,000-acre shoreline to see migratory birds, butterflies, and other varieties of wildlife.
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If you’re an avid fishing fan, get ready to indulge in a nice collection of largemouth bass, bluegill, brown bullhead, black crappie, and yellow bullhead to name a few.
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But you don’t even have to get out of your car to enjoy the beauty of this lake—the wildlife drive will give you a front row seat of all the wildlife that call this beautiful area home.
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Come for the drive, but stay for the sunset—which will always be worth making the trek to the lake.
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Bring the family, bring your camera, and enjoy an up close tour of this sensational lake and all the natural beauty that comes with it.
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Address: 2803 Lust Road, Apopka, FL 32703
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Have you ever been to Lake Apopka in Florida? Share with us your favorite parts in the comments section!
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