Title: Leesburg Travel Guide: Best of Leesburg, Florida Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Leesburg](https://expedia.co.uk/Leesburg-Hotels.d6048231.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in Leesburg](https://expedia.co.uk/Leesburg-Holiday-Rentals.d6048231.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[Flights to Leesburg](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Leesburg.d6048231.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Leesburg](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Leesburg.d6048231.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Leesburg Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Leesburg.d6048231.Car-Hire-Guide)[Leesburg Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Leesburg.d6048231.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Leesburg Travel Guide ## Tourist Guide ![Leesburg featuring fishing and a lake or waterhole as well as an individual male](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6048231/c9996c49-b5d7-470e-9902-19515a693437.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Leesburg showing street performance](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6048231/17975a87-7f04-400b-abb8-41bfa35ca7bb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Leesburg](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6048231/ce67cb7d-0394-42ac-8a6e-5ca6a7b9e45b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Aerial View of Florida Wetlands](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6048231/efa13395-2a2e-4aec-ac9e-40f5026f2260.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![I took this snapshot of Main St. Leesburg, FL on my phone to use as a hero image for our new website under https://leesburgflwebdesign.com I plan to take many more during better lighting, at higher resolution and the camera on a tripod.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6048231/2f5403ab-d0c0-4be5-928d-067af586aeaf.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Leesburg Things to do #### Experience the laid-back lifestyle that characterises this scenic Florida city, surrounded by beautiful lakes, lush parkland and excellent golf courses. Leesburg is located in Florida’s picturesque Lake County. This lovely city is bordered by several scenic waterways, such as Lake Harris and Lake Griffin. Enjoy the laidback lifestyle and explore its numerous parks and nature reserves. Visit one of Leesburg’s excellent golf courses, tour around the lush Florida landscape or go on a relaxing boat trip. The city has a range of green spaces and public parks lined with nature trails and hiking paths. Visit the Venetian Gardens, established in 1938, on the banks of Lake Harris. The park features trails, gardens and canals. Admire the landscape on a stroll along theCanal Street Trail or the Magnolia Trail. Unwind with a leisurely game of golf or tennis at one of the Leesburg recreational sports areas. Find out about Leesburg’s prominence as a citrus- and watermelon-farming city in the early 20th century at the Leesburg Heritage Museum. Learn about the region’s interesting agricultural heritage at Paquette’s Historical Farmall Museum. Tour one of the area’s finest historic houses at the Mote-Morris House, which was built by a former mayor and features a four-story turret. Explore Leesburg’s lakes by boat, kayak or on a scenic road trip. The region’s beautiful natural landscape and abundant Lake County waterways are a great destination for camping and boating. Bring your fishing reel or buy one from a local store to try your luck fishing for sunfish, bluegill and several different species of bass. Head out to Lake Griffin State Park to discover a magnificent natural reserve where ospreys, bald eagles, herons and river otters make their homes. Canoe or sail through Ocklawaha River to the Harris Chain of Lakes. Leesburg is located in central Florida, 44.5 miles (71.6 kilometres) northwest of Orlando. Reach this tranquil Florida getaway via Leesburg International Airport or by car. Central Florida has a sunny and mild winter season and warm, humid summers. Be prepared for high rainfall in the warmer months. Ensure you’re inside during tropical thunderstorms to experience a spectacular lightning show. - Top hotels in Leesburg - Top Holiday Rentals in Leesburg ![Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Leesburg/Mt Dora](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/330000/328900/328816/52240e0d_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Leesburg/Mt Dora 9700 Us Highway 441 Leesburg FL £77 31 Mar - 1 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Leesburg. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ... 8.4/10 Very Good! (1,013 reviews) Just ok, needs work --old facility. Toilet ran, bathtub ceiling needs work Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=31%2F03%2F2026&endDate=01%2F04%2F2026&selected=328816&PinnedHotelID=328816&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6048231) ![Wingate by Wyndham Leesburg Florida](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/670000/665100/665073/2174569e_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Wingate by Wyndham Leesburg Florida 2476 N. Citrus Blvd Leesburg FL £59 29 Mar - 30 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Leesburg. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ... 7/10 Good! (725 reviews) Hard to understand employees and took 30 minutes to find the right one. We were sent to the old one not the one downtown. 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Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Leesburg-Hotels-Cozy-Beach-Style-Attached-Apartment-Studio.h110256949.Hotel-Information) ![Cozy Home w/ Game Room Villages and Lake Harris](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90160000/90151100/90151082/0c85f3e8_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Cozy Home w/ Game Room Villages and Lake Harris Leesburg FL Stay at this family-friendly holiday home in Leesburg. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions AMF Leesburg Lanes and Leesburg ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (12 reviews) We had everything we needed and we were very comfortable. Well kept and clean. Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Leesburg-Hotels-Cozy-Home-W-Game-Room-Villages-And-Lake-Harris.h90151082.Hotel-Information) ![Waterfront Cottage on the Harris chain in Leesburg ](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/61000000/60280000/60270900/60270851/59d55e77_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Waterfront Cottage on the Harris chain in Leesburg Leesburg FL Stay at this cottage in Leesburg. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities and patios. Popular attractions Bell Hammock and Big Hammock are located nearby. 9.8/10 Exceptional! (100 reviews) Hosts were wonderful Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Leesburg-Hotels-Waterfront-Cottage-On-The-Harris-Chain-In-Leesburg.h60270851.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in Leesburg](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=6048231&sort=VACATION_RENTAL) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. 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