Leesburg Vacations, Leesburg Vacation Reviews, Tourism Guide

Leesburg is in Lake County, Florida,

Leesburg is located at 28°48′38″N, 81°53′0″W (28.810687, -

81.883349

2005 population 19,086.

Leesburg is located in central Florida, between Lake Harris and

Lake Griffin, at the head of the Oklawaha River system.

Several major highways pass through Leesburg, U.S. Highway 27 and

U.S. Highway 441. Florida's Turnpike passes just to the south

and west of Leesburg.

Today, most of Leesburg's growth and economic development is the

result of the increasing popularity of the area as a retirement

destination and the rapid growth of nearby Orlando.

Downtown Leesburg has the usual complement of stores,

restaurants, public service building that are found in all towns

of this size in Florida.

This all changes ever April as thousands of motorcycle arrive for

the Leesburg Bike Fest.

There is a transformation into a biker haven.

Town support & great riding make this a great event year after

year!