Bucket List Adventures
Near The Villages
Some experiences are worth doing at least once—and this page is filled with them. From swimming with manatees and soaring above Florida in a hot air balloon to exploring crystal-clear springs, meeting exotic animals, and discovering attractions that people travel across the country to see, these are the adventures that create stories you'll be telling for years.
Whether you're checking off a lifelong dream, entertaining adventurous visitors, or simply looking for something unforgettable to do this weekend, you'll find plenty of bucket-list-worthy experiences within reach of The Villages.
Use the filters below and check the next pages if there are a few. Find your next great story.
Charlie's Take
It's funny how often we save adventures for "someday." Then someday turns into next year. This page is my gentle reminder to stop waiting. Feed the giraffe. Take the airboat ride. Swim with the manatees. Book the balloon. Life is more interesting when you occasionally say yes to something a little ridiculous.
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iFLY Indoor Skydiving
Indoor Skydiving
8969 International Dr, Orlando, FL 32819
Around The Villages
Experience the thrill of skydiving inside a vertical wind tunnel without jumping from an airplane. Kids 3+
4.6
Unique Experience
Skydiving
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Vintage Amphicar Tours
Amphicar
1486 Buena Vista Dr, Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830
Around The Villages
Highly rated. Amphicars: Ride in a vintage car that drives into the water. Reservations made in person.
4.8
Unique Experience
Water Adventures
Bucket List
Coolest Grandparent Ever
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Wallaby Ranch - Hang Gliding
Hang Gliding
1805 Deen Still Rd, Davenport, FL 33897
Around The Villages
Wallaby Ranch offers year-round tandem flights. All ages and anyone under 225 lbs can experience flying.
4.8
Aerial Adventures
Hang Gliding
All Ages
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Cocoa Kayaking
Glow and Bio. Kayaking
5000 Tom Warriner Blvd, Cocoa Beach, FL 32931, Cocoa Beach, FL 32931
Around The Villages
5.0 Star Rating. Glass Kayaks, LED Glow Kayaks, Bioluminescent, Mangroves, and Guided Tours.
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Bioluminescent
Glow Kayaks
Guided Kayak Tours
Top Rated
Charlie's Pick
Swamp Fever Airboat Adventures
Airboats
4110 NW 42nd Pl, Lake Panasoffkee, FL 33538
Around The Villages
SW of The Villages. The "swamp" is gorgeous. The airboat rides are so fun with informative tours. Gators.
4.9
Alligator Viewing
Airboat Adventures
Family Adventures
Scenic Florida
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Mertailor's Mermaids
Mermaids
4100 W Gulf to Lake Hwy, Lecanto, FL 34461
Around The Villages
The quintessential Florida Show-- A Mermaid Aquarium. Mermaid shows and become a mermaid.
4.8
Mermaid Experience
Aquarium
Top Rated Experience
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Fired Up Charters - Fishing
Deep Sea Fishing
726 Scallop Dr, Cape Canaveral, FL 32920
Around The Villages
5 star rated. Daily private offshore fishing charters. Deep drop, shark fishing and more. Kids welcome.
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Sports Adventure
Try Something New
Unique Experience
Top Rated
Charlie's Pick
Falconry Adventures
Falconry
See Website, Orlando, FL 32839
Around The Villages
Pairs education & excitement as you learn about the world of falconry, get hands-on with our trained birds.
5
Coolest Grandparent Ever
Hands on Experience
Unique Experience
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Beer Spa
Beer Spa
11787 International Dr, Orlando, FL 32821
Around The Villages
Bubbly tubs, relaxing hay beds and private rooms are features of this sudsy spa. Try something new.
4.9
Relaxing
Unique Experience
Try Something New
Top Rated Experience
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Brevard Zoo
Kayak in a Zoo
8225 N Wickham Rd, Melbourne, FL 32940
Around The Villages
Ages 5+ . Enjoy a guided tour of the Nyami Nyami River as you float past giraffe, rhinos and more in a zoo.
4.7
Kayak in a Zoo
Ages 5+
Self Guided Kayaking
Zoo
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Witness a Rocket Launch
Rocket Launch
Space Coast Region, Titusville, FL 32780
Around The Villages
With NASA, SpaceX, and United Launch Alliance launch rockets-- check the website for calendar!
Space Lovers
Try a New Experience
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Discovery Cove
Theme Park
6000 Discovery Cove Way, Orlando, FL 32821
Around The Villages
Voted #1 Best Theme Park. All-inclusive day resort: swim with dolphins, feed exotic birds, dining.
4.7
All-inclusive
Swim With Dolphins
One Place- Lots to Do
Unique Experience
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