Venues & Event Spaces near Howey-in-the-Hills, FL

“Absolutely breathtaking
The Howey Mansion is one of the most beautiful and historic wedding venues in Central Florida. The architecture, the gardens, the way the light hits the stone, it’s all just stunning. Every room and every corner feels like a step back in time in the best way.

As a wedding photographer, I notice how a space makes people feel, and this venue is pure magic. It’s romantic, elegant, and full of character. Any photographer would be lucky to shoot a wedding here, it’s a dream backdrop for timeless, editorial-style photos.

If you're looking for a venue that truly makes a statement and gives your guests something to remember, The Howey Mansion is unforgettable.

—Angie Scott Photography”

“The Snickers restaurant that beats all restaurants within 60 miles for the very best Saturday night meal. I have enjoyed Saturday night dinners there for over a year. There are 2 restaurants on the property so be sure it is Snickers you are at. The dinner is buffet style with servers regularly checking on you with a smile. They serve Prime Rib, Alaskan King Crab Legs, vegetables, soup, salads and a 15 foot bar of Sushi and Sashimi which are both fish or vegetable, baked salmon, raw clams and oysters. The desert bar is 10 foot long and besides the many cakes, pies, bread putting there is ice cream with chocolate sauce. The restaurant has many soft drinks and a bar which your server will get you the harder drinks and wine. If you take my advice you will come back many many times. There hours are 5 PM to 9 PM.”

“Man if you're having an event, this is the place. The staff is way above mice. The maintenance man was OFF THE CHAIN. very friendly, and made my visit do easy. Keep that guy.”

“A for real adult wonderland. Heaven. Anything you can think or dream up, it’s here! Been staying in the campground part for about 9 months so far and I never want to leave. Everyone here is so nice and goes over the top to be cool and helpful. There’s usually always something to get into and something going on. You could never get bored here, if you somehow do it’s your own problem! Literally there’s too much to do, I haven’t gotten to half of it. My animals even love it here. Best vibes, best people, best location too, like this is the most beautiful natural Florida it makes me misty eyed daily, but still close to the most world famous tourist attractions and airport. Waited to leave a review cause everything’s always great in the beginning but this place is the real deal, you won’t find nothing like it anywhere! Be cool though, bad vibes and scammers won’t last. I don’t know how I ended up here but I’m so thankful for sure!!!! Come check it out!”

“This is a relatively new private country club, a very rare hilly course in central Florida. It offers a very unique experience for Florida golfers and attracted many people moved in from the north. The community is beautiful. It is built around Lake Apopka. All luxury homes. The downside is it is not very convenient for grocery shopping, a good 50 minutes driving going to places in Orlando. The golf course is actually quite challenging. The blue tee is 6900+ yards and the white tee is 6500+ yards, but the slope is only 127 and 122 respectively. This is very odd, understated in my opinion. Course is in excellent condition, green is fast but not crazy, about 10 when I played. The green is not easy to read. Fairways are also sloped, hitting to the middle of the fairway often means aiming left or right. The course does not have much water, but many bunkers. It requires relatively calculated shots to avoid them. Overall, very enjoyable.”

“This is certainly our favorite bowling center… to league bowl and open bowl. Chris is a wonderful manager that treats us like family, the center is super clean and everyone is just so nice and friendly.”

“I actually enjoy this little spot.

It's pay to play but the games are pretty cool, go karts are fun, laser tag with friends is great and there's plenty to do.”

“My family is being coming to Skate World for a couple of years and we love it, we have done classes , spring and summer camps. If you’re looking for a place for your family to have fun and be safe look no more!!”