Tavares is a small city in Lake County in Central Florida. It belongs to the Orlando-Kissimmee Metropolitan Statistical Area. Whenever you book into a discount hotel in Tavares, chances are good that something special will be going on in town. This is a great place for fishing, especially for bass and crappie. There are fishing tournaments in January, February and October. Train enthusiasts come here for the Train Festival in January. In February there is an African-American Heritage Festival. Special boating events take place in March and April. In May the town holds the Planes, Trains and BBQ event. Be sure to reserve your room in a budget hotel in Tavares well in advance for any of these occasions.

One of the town’s best attractions is the Lake County Historical Museum. It is on the first floor of the Lake County Historic Court House, which is on the main street. The museum offers an informative and exciting view of local history. New exhibits are constantly being added. Cyclists and hikers will enjoy the Tav-Lee Trail, which runs between Tavares and Leesburg. At Woten Park in Tavares you can walk along the waterfront, fish and have a picnic. The park has a playground for children. Tavares also has a brand new splash park the whole family can enjoy.