Lakeside Golf & Country club is located in the city of Inverness which is situated in Hernando County. Inverness has many different attractions, restaurants and shops all within a very short distance of the villa.
Below are some of the many highlights that is within Inverness area and are worth a visit:
Whispering Pines Sports Park and Pool
Whispering Pines Park is a 290-acre parcel. This widely utilized and extensively developed park complex is nestled amongst pine and hardwood trees. Active recreation in a pristine setting. Activities include tennis, racquetball, basketball, Jr. Olympic Size and Wading Pool, Walking/Jogging Trails, Children’s Playground and Group Picnic Area.
http://www.inverness-fl.gov/index.aspx?NID=165
Biking:
Citrus County has many bike paths and trails. The Withlacoochee State Trail is 47 paved miles long and spans 3 counties. It runs the entire length of Citrus County and you can enter this trail just across the entrance of Van der Valk Inverness.
The Crystal River State Preserve, located off US 19 on Curtis Tool Rd., is 8 miles of winding unimproved trail through Florida's jungle .
In March of 1999 the Ft. Island Gulf Beach Trail was completed. This 18 mile trail takes you through some of the most pristine coastal estuaries in the state while on your way to the beach.
Horseback Riding
C &W Mountain Horse Farm, Inc. is home to one of the largest herds of the mystic Mountain Horse. From exceptional bloodlines, they produce high quality Mountain Horses, legendary for their gentle disposition and smooth gait. Plan your ride through the state forests, with comfort stops at the restaurants, shops and villages that make up some of the most scenic areas of the Nature Coas
http://www.cwmountainhorses.com/
Speedway Car Racing
Located in Inverness, this track hosts Late Model, Mini-Stock, Sportsman and Thunder Stock racing. Every Saturday, the Pit Gates open at 2 p.m. and the first heat takes the green flag at 5:30
Old Courthouse
You’ve gone out on the boat, and you’re as tan—or as pink—as you want to be for today. Why not head into a nice cool museum for a different kind of entertainment? Visit The Old Courthouse Heritage Museum. Built in 1912 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the Old Courthouse is a priceless part of Citrus County's heritage. The displays and artwork rotate throughout the year