Inverness

Small Town Done Right. Inverness is known for its lively downtown and historic Courthouse Square with a walkable, bicycle friendly community full of great food choices, inviting pubs and cozy shops for you to explore.

City on the Move

Inverness is Florida’s Small Town Done Right, bringing together a lively downtown centered around historic Courthouse Square with a thriving, walkable, bicycle-friendly community full of great food choices and cozy shops to explore. Scenic boardwalks along Lake Henderson and Cooter Pond, lakeside parks, and gathering spaces encourage exploration, while free concerts and community events keep downtown active. The Depot District adds vibrancy with the Market at the Depot, featuring a wide selection of local vendors. Live performances at the restored Valerie Theatre provide year-round entertainment in a charming historic venue.

Outdoor recreation is seamlessly connected to the city’s core. The 46-mile Withlacoochee State Trail, Florida’s longest paved recreation trail, runs through Liberty Park, linking cyclists and walkers to the city's waterfront, downtown, and parks.

Year-Round Fun

Inverness offers a variety of free events and celebrations throughout the year. Summer brings the Patriotic Evening Independence Day Celebration with fireworks over the lake and live music. Anglers and music lovers enjoy the Annual Big Bass, Bluegrass & BBQ event. October in Inverness becomes Cootertober, a month-long celebration packed with seasonally themed events. With festivals, concerts, and a full calendar of festivities, Inverness always has something happening for everyone.

Past & Present Meet

The beautifully restored Valerie Theatre features music, live theater, classic films and other community events year round and the Historic Old Courthouse Museum provides a glimpse into the region’s incredible cultural history from Seminole warrior’s to the filming of the Elvis Presley classic Follow That Dream in Inverness in 1962.

Fort Cooper State Park on the city’s southern edge, connects with the Withlacoochee State Trail and provides a natural sanctuary that includes five miles of trails, picnicking and canoeing on Lake Holathlikaha, plus incredible birding and even a re-enactment of the 1836 Seminole War battle every year in March. Inverness is the perfect place to spend a fun family-friendly evening and is easily accessible from Crystal River and Homosassa on the Gulf to Lakes Highway.

Inverness is also an important center for shopping and community services featuring brand-named stores and restaurants travelers will be familiar with and an excellent locally-owned and well stocked natural and organic foods market with a café and freshly prepared foods.