land called the Wolf Branch Innovation District. That plan was developed as the Wekiva Parkway started to expand and State Road 453 opened right into Mount Dora. The Wolf Branch Innovation District is currently being developed to become a high tech and life sciences business area. Expansion of infrastructure and roadways continues as Mount Dora prepares for future growth. Historic sites The following are listed on the National Register of Historic Places: Blandford John P. Donnelly House Lakeside Inn Old Mount Dora Atlantic Coast Line Railroad Station, home to the town's Chamber of Commerce Witherspoon Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons, No. 111 The Mount Dora Historic District is a U.S. historic district in downtown Mount Dora. The district is roughly bounded by 3rd Avenue, 11th Avenue, Clayton Street, and Helen Street. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places on October 1, 2009. Geography Mount Dora is located in eastern Lake County at . It is bordered to the south by Orange County. U.S. Route 441 passes through the city, leading west to Tavares, the Lake county seat, and northwest to Orlando. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , of which are land and , or 12.51%, are water. Overlooking Lakes Dora, Gertrude, and Beauclair, Mount Dora is situated on a plateau rising to above sea level, or slightly more than above the level of the lakes. Museums Mount Dora is home to several different museums. The Mount Dora History Museum is a project of the Mount Dora Historical Society. This museum is the location of the first fire station and city jail, which opened in 1923. The exhibits highlight activities in Mount Dora from the 1880s to the 1930s. The museum is located near Donnelly Park. The Mount Dora Museum of Speed opened for business in 2001 to adults only and was located on North Highland Street. In 2015 it was named Mount Dora's number one attraction by Tripadvisor for the 3rd year in a row. The museum displayed muscle cars, "pro cars", foreign cars, and a 45+ year old collection of "automobilia" (auto antiques). The staff displayed ten to twelve of their personal cars, and twelve to fifteen cars were on sale at most times. The Mount Dora Museum of speed closed in July 2019, and is going to become a bike shop. Modernism Museum Mount Dora