Leesburg (Florida) Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
city in Florida, United States
About Leesburg (Florida)
The town was settled by Evander Lee in the 1850s, and his family chose their own last name for the town. When it was incorporated in 1875, it became the Sumter County seat until the county was divided 12 years later; Leesburg became a town of Lake County. Agriculture was important, and the watermelon crop became so successful that a Watermelon Festival was held annually from 1930 until 1957. During the Great Depression, the government built the🌍Venetian Parkon Lake Harris' northern shore. In the latter half of the 20th century, Leesburg's economy diversified from agriculture.🌍Lake Square Mallopened in 1980, though tragedy struck in 1982 when guitarist Randy Rhoads died in a plane crash in Leesburg. The cold winters of 1983-1984 and 1984-1985 brought an end to the citrus crop. Starting in
Top Attractions in Leesburg (Florida)
Explore the best things to see and do in Leesburg (Florida):
- ★Bourlay Historic Nature Park
- ★Leesburg Center for the Arts
- ★Leesburg Heritage Society & Museum
- ★Mason Art Center
- ★Mote-Morris House
- ★Sabal Bluff Preserve
- ★Veterans Memorial at Fountain Park
Where to Eat in Leesburg (Florida)
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Ichiban Buffet
- 🍴Sip Restaurant & Jazz
- 🍴Turners Kitchen & Bar
Where to Stay in Leesburg (Florida)
- 🏨Hampton Inn Leesburg/Tavares
- 🏨Microtel Inn & Suites
Leesburg (Florida) Travel Guide Sections
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