Inverness

 

The city of Inverness, located in eastern Citrus County, is just 75 miles North of Tampa and 70 miles Northwest of Orlando.  With its beautiful, historic downtown, sprawling parks, and golf courses, there is something for everyone in the family to enjoy.  In the downtown area of Inverness you´ll find quaint little shops, restaurants, and the 1912 historic court house.  The court house was renovated in 2000 and is open to the public.  There is a museum on the first floor which shows the history of Citrus County.  Bordered on the east by the Tsala and Apopka Chain of Lakes there is plenty of opportunity for boating, fishing and swimming.  Enjoy a morning round of golf on one of the two public courses or the private course in Inverness or take the kids out for 18 holes of miniature golf.

If you like wildlife, outdoor activities or just want a quiet Sunday afternoon picnic, Inverness´ parks offer plenty of activity for all.  Whispering Pines Park is 290 Acres of nature and fun.  With their Jr. Olympic pool, basketball, tennis and racquetball courts, walking/jogging trails, athletic fields, shuffleboard courts, children´s playground and youth camping areas there are more than enough activities for the entire family. Whispering Pines Park also offers classes in swimming, tennis, yoga, water aerobics, and several crafting classes such as, quilting, crochet, sewing, and woodcarving.  At Fort Cooper State Park you can enjoy swimming, paddleboats, hiking trails and picnic areas. With 46 miles of paved trails that run from Citrus to Pasco County, there is plenty of walking, biking, or horseback riding for all to enjoy.