CLERMONT · US 27 · OBSERVATION DECK

Florida Citrus Tower

A 1950s landmark on US 27 with an elevator to an observation deck and a coffee shop at the base.

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Sun–Thu 7 a.m.–10 p.m.; Fri–Sat 7 a.m.–11 p.m.

Open from 7 a.m. daily. Check official hours (opens in a new tab)

The coffee shop is indoors and the deck is high above the road; a clear day gives the best view.

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Visit details, access and sources
The price for the ride to the top is not listed online.Indoors and outdoors

A little plan for your visit.

  1. Pick a clear hour

    Views reach about 35 miles on a clear day.

  2. Ride to the top

    The elevator goes to the observation deck. Ask about the price at the base.

  3. Stop for coffee

    Citrus Coffee at the base serves light and dark roasts.

Good for

A short stop with a wide view of Lake County, on the way to or from Clermont.

Getting there, without the guesswork.

141 North Highway 27, Clermont, FL 34711

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Parking

The venue does not list parking details online.

Admission

The price for the ride to the top is not listed online.

Coffee and souvenirs are sold separately.

Before you go

The tower lists one set of hours and does not say whether the deck keeps the same hours as the coffee shop. Call 352-394-4061 to ask about the ride price.

Drive times from your staying area

Disney area: 44–80 min · I-Drive / Universal: 36–65 min · Kissimmee: 45–80 min · ChampionsGate: 38–70 min

Estimated drive each way from each staying area, from a routing check on Oct 24, 2026 plus a traffic allowance. Live traffic can make the trip longer, and routes can include toll roads.

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