Clermont, Florida: Presidents Hall of Fame

Wax figures, White House miniatures, and displays full of memorabilia present the march of US Presidents through history.

We were staying in Clermont so we went to check out this attraction. There were nice photo ops outside, so we didn't go inside.

According to a report in the Orlando Sentinel, the Presidents Hall of Fame has finally installed a likeness of President Donald Trump. Made out of clay, not wax, the figure wears a baseball cap and a red necktie and moves its arms from side to side every few minutes, while flashing two thumbs up. John Zweifel, who's owned the Hall of Fame since it opened in 1963, was as secretive as Trump about the finances involved, but did say that the animated figure cost "more than thousands and thousands" of dollars.

Although the outside could be freshened, the inside has plenty to offer, from some very interesting videos and mementos to the spectacular miniature of the White House, including the West wing. The miniature has cutouts of the many rooms and is larger than you would think; 60 feet wide, I believe. There's even a separate exhibit of various presidents' Oval Office furnishings.

I thoroughly enjoyed my visit and give the owner credit for providing something so patriotic. Right next door is the freshly-striped Citrus Tower -- also worth a visit.

Doesn't look like much when you see the outside of the building. It needs a new paint job, but the White House miniature inside blew me away. It was well worth the cost of admission. The attention to detail was inspiring. I hope the owner passes down his masterpiece to capable hands.