Moving to Inverness? 5 Reasons You’ll Love It Here

Location

Situated just an hour and a half northeast of Tampa, northwest of Orlando, and southwest of Gainesville you can experience the convenience of the cities and retreat home from the traffic and hustle of the cities. Inverness is more closely located to beautiful lakes and springs, the Withlacoochee Trail, and neighboring, quaint towns such as Crystal River. Click here for a map of Inverness.

Weather

Warm weather abounds in Citrus County. With 246 sunny days a year, it is above the national average. It is also above the national average when it comes to precipitation which comes along in the form of rain. The most enjoyable months are November, March, and April as the summer months do get hot and winter months low temperatures can go into the 30’s. Click here for weather in Inverness. 

Small Town

Take a stroll through the downtown square and pop into some local restaurants and shops. For a more detailed look at downtown Inverness, head over to this blog. With there being one high school families end up getting to know other families within the town and rallying behind the Citrus High Hurricanes! 

Events

A sense of community abounds in this charming town. This community feeling is fostered through the year-round events hosted by the City of Inverness and businesses. The Cooterfest is an annual event with music, vendors, and activities. Throughout the holidays there are plenty of small-town activities. Many events occur throughout the year.

History

The City of Inverness was established in 1919 after being settled by A.D. Tompkins and Frank M. Dampier Sr. who helped to establish the layout of the town. Historic buildings have been maintained such as the Old Historic Courthouse Museum and the Valerie Theater.

If you are looking for more things to do around the area, feel free to watch videos from ‘the altem life’. These are two members of our team that share places to eat, state parks, and other attractions through their YouTube channel. Click here to view their channel.

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