Florida Citrus Tower
The Florida Citrus Tower is a 226-foot-tall (69 m) structure in Clermont, Florida. 1956 is when its story starts. Around it, Walt Disney World (18 mi) comes first on our list.
A lookout inside Clermont
You can stay in Clermont
Florida Citrus Tower is inside Clermont, which has 15 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓
Best months: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, Nov and Dec
January, February, March, April, November and December are the mild months, with highs of 71–83°. When to go ↓
Established in 1956
Florida Citrus Tower dates from 1956. About ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
How the seasons run
Each month’s highs and lows around Florida Citrus Tower are below.
Florida Citrus Tower
The Florida Citrus Tower is a 226-foot-tall (69 m) structure in Clermont, Florida. Built in 1956 to allow visitors to observe the miles of surrounding orange groves, it was once among the most famous landmarks of the Orlando area.
- Type
- Lookout
- Established
- 1956
- Wikipedia readers
- 8K a year
Overnight near Florida Citrus Tower
To stay close, try Clermont (15) and Four Corners (173).
- 1Walt Disney World
- 2Universal Studios Florida
- 3Universal Epic Universe
- 4Universal's Islands of Adventure
- 5Camping World Stadium
- 6SeaWorld Orlando
- 7Kia Center
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Florida Citrus Tower | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clermont | in town | — | 15 13 hotels · 2 lodges & cabins | 52,812 | $418K |
| Four Corners 26% vacation homes | 17 mi south | 25 min | 173 157 hotels · 1 motel · 1 inn or B&B · 6 lodges & cabins · 2 campgrounds · 6 RV parks | 65,048 | $352K |
| Lake Buena Vista 31% vacation homes | 19 mi southeast | 30 min | 142 139 hotels · 2 motels · 1 inn or B&B | 25 | $163K |
| Bay Lake 72% vacation homes | 16 mi southeast | 25 min | 80 68 hotels · 5 lodges & cabins · 7 campgrounds | 19 | $106K |
| Orlando | 26 mi east | 40 min | 213 194 hotels · 5 motels · 6 inns & B&Bs · 4 lodges & cabins · 3 campgrounds · 1 RV park | 333,888 | $394K |
| Doctor Phillips | 18 mi southeast | 25 min | 51 51 hotels | 12,984 | $530K |
| Williamsburg | 21 mi southeast | 30 min | 75 74 hotels · 1 inn or B&B | 9,063 | $328K |
| Celebration | 21 mi southeast | 30 min | 69 62 hotels · 3 motels · 1 lodge or cabins · 2 campgrounds · 1 RV park | 13,667 | $635K |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
What else is near Florida Citrus Tower
Each of these is within 62 miles.
Big draw118 mi Theme parkWalt Disney World Resort
Big draw218 mi Theme parkUniversal Studios Florida9.5M visitors a year
Big draw320 mi Theme parkUniversal Epic Universe
Big draw418 mi Theme parkUniversal's Islands of Adventure9.5M visitors a year
Big draw521 mi Stadium & arenaCamping World Stadium
620 mi Theme parkSeaWorld Orlando4.3M visitors a year
Big draw62 mi Stadium & arenaRaymond James Stadium
722 mi Stadium & arenaKia CenterPhoto credits
Walt Disney World Resort: Anthony Quintano from Westminster, United States, CC BY 2.0 · Universal Studios Florida: Radiobroadcastcenter, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Universal Epic Universe: Martin Lewison, CC BY 2.0 · Universal's Islands of Adventure: David Bjorgen, CC BY-SA 2.5 · Camping World Stadium: Quintin Soloviev, CC BY 4.0 · SeaWorld Orlando: SeaWorld, CC BY 2.0 · Raymond James Stadium: NASA, Public domain · Kia Center: 350z33 (talk), CC BY-SA 3.0
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A visit to Florida Citrus Tower: questions
Is Florida Citrus Tower in Clermont?
Yes. It’s inside Clermont, FL.
When is the best time to visit Florida Citrus Tower?
January, February, March, April, November and December, with highs of 71–83°.
How far is Florida Citrus Tower from Tampa?
About 61 miles southwest of Tampa, as the crow flies.
What is the closest airport to Florida Citrus Tower?
Orlando (MCO), about 28 miles away.
Where should I stay near Florida Citrus Tower?
Four Corners (17 mi, 173 places to stay), Lake Buena Vista (19 mi, 142 places to stay) and Bay Lake (16 mi, 80 places to stay).
Local know-how from Clermont
No one has shared advice yet; Clermont’s Town Square takes questions.
Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.