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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Swim and Snorkel with Manatees - River Ventures
Swim with Manatees
498 SE Kings Bay Dr, Crystal River, FL 34429
Around The Villages
Unique Florida wildlife encounter- Small group, private and VIP tours available. HD photography included.
4.8
Animal Encounters
Hands on Experience
Manatee Experiences
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Homosassa State Park
Manatees
4150 S. Suncoast Blvd., Homosassa, FL 34446
Around The Villages
A unique underwater observatory: watch fish and manatees close up. Enjoyable Zoo with many animals.
4.7
Animal Encounters
Nature Explorers
Manatee Experiences
Zoo
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Astronaut Training Experience
Museum
Space Commerce Way, Merritt Island, FL 32953
Around The Villages
A unique experience. A hands-on astronaut-style training activities. Additional admission is not required.
4.2
Space Lovers
Museum
Educational
Unique Adventure
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Glide Adventure Tours - Segway
Segway Tour
847 E 5th Ave, Mount Dora, FL 32757
Around The Villages
Guided tours and sightseeing -- Art tours on a Segway. No prior experience needed. 12 or older.
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Artsy / Arts / Crafts
Guided Tours
Unique Experience
Segways
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SeaWorld
Theme Park
7007 Sea World Dr, Orlando, FL 32821
Around The Villages
Aquariums and marine life exhibits. Events. Rides. Animal encounters. Dining. Presentations. Education.
4.4
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Animal Encounters
Aquarium
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Homestead Recreation Astronomy Pads
Astronomy Pads
6227 Meggison Road, The Villages, FL 32163
In The Villages
In The Villages: Astronomy pads for stargazing, situated near the dark-sky friendly Chitty Chatty Preserve.
4.5
Space Lovers
Astronomy Pads
In The Villages
Stargazing Florida
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Bioluminescent Kayaking Tours
Bioluminescence
1600 N Orange Ave, Orlando, FL 32804
Around The Villages
The most magical night tour - clear kayak or paddleboard through glowing bioluminescent waters.
4.8
Clear Kayak
Magical
Unique Experience
Bioluminescence
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Another World VR
Virtual Reality
5770 W Irlo Bronson Memorial Hwy, Kissimmee, FL 34746
Around The Villages
Highly rated. Kids 6+. Your group gets a space of its own — no strangers. Team in groups of 2 to 8,
4.9
Date Night Florida
Family Adventures
Arcade & Gaming
Unique Experience
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VIP - KSC Fly With An Astronaut
Museum
Space Commerce Way, Merritt Island, FL 32953
Around The Villages
Take an exclusive VIP tour of Kennedy Space Center with a veteran NASA astronaut as your guide.
4.5
Space Lovers
Unique Experience
VIP Experience
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Bird's Underwater Dive
Manatees
320 NW US-19, Crystal River, FL 34428
Around The Villages
Bird’s Underwater offers manatee and scallop snorkel tours, guided scuba dives, and kayak rentals.
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Snorkeling Tours
Hands on Experience
Manatee Experiences
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Ripley’s Believe It or Not
Museum
8201 International Dr, Orlando, FL 32819
Around The Villages
Unique museum with weird artifacts, interactive exhibits, kitschy oddities including shrunken human heads.
4.3
Unique Experience
Try Something New
Indoor Activity
Museum
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Beginning Beekeeper Class - Black Hammock Bee Farms
Bee Keeping Classes
2385 Howard Ave, Oviedo, FL 32765
Around The Villages
Beginning Beekeepers one-day class. Learn about all basics, get into a hive, explain what you're seeing.
Educational
Unique Experience
Classes
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