Grandkids Are Coming to Visit You At The Villages
Grandkids are coming to town, and suddenly the question becomes, "What are we going to do with them?"
Whether they're toddlers, teenagers, or somewhere in between, this page is designed to help you find experiences they'll actually remember. From animal encounters and hands-on attractions to springs, airboats, adventure parks, museums, and rainy-day activities, you'll discover ideas both in and around The Villages.
This page has a lot of filters because grandkids can have a lot of interests—and those interests can change overnight. You may want to enlist the parents' help to identify today's interests. Yesterday's dinosaur lover may be today's space enthusiast.
And, believe it or not, the perfect activity for a 7-year-old may not always be located in the middle of a retirement community, just 10 minutes away by golf cart. Some of the most memorable experiences are a short drive away, so I encourage you to look beyond the bubble and keep an open mind.
You'll do great! Use the filters below to narrow your options by age, interests, location, and activity type—and get ready to earn your title as the Coolest Grandparent Ever.
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Florida Caverns State Park
Explore a Cave
3345 Caverns Rd, Marianna, FL 32446
Around The Villages
Florida has caves - and they are fun!. Cavern tour tickets are offered on a first-come, first-served basis.
4.7
Adult Friends Visiting
Cave Adventures
Nature Explorers
Unique Experience
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Drawn to Life - Cirque du Soleil
Live Entertainment
1478 Buena Vista Dr, Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830
Around The Villages
A spectacular show blending acrobatics and animation. Dive into a world where art springs to life.
4.4
Fairies / Princess
Live Entertainment
Unique Experience
Try Something New
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Fenney Nature Trail
Walking Trail
3212 Fenney Way, The Villages, FL 32163
In The Villages
Widely known for birds, gators, otters, and quiet trails. Meander down the boardwalk and half mile path!
4.5
Budget Friendly
Birdwatching
Quiet Escapes
Villages Lifestyle
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Mortem Manor
Haunted House
5770 W Irlo Bronson Memorial Hwy, Kissimmee, FL 34746
Around The Villages
Year long haunted experience, at an old Victorian manor with state-of-the-art special effects and live actors.
4.4
Haunted House
Museum
Unique Experience
Ghost Adventures
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Butterfly Dan’s- Butterfly Farm
Butterfly Farm
1803 Harbor Rd, Kissimmee, FL 34746
Around The Villages
A nationwide butterfly supplier. Educational butterfly tours and experiences by appointment only.
4.9
Nature Lover
Fairies / Princess
Butterfly Gardens
Unique Farm
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Giraffe Ranch
Giraffe Encounters
38650 Mickler Rd, Dade City, FL 33523
Around The Villages
Up close encounters and safari tours (vehicle, drive thru, segway, guided vehicle, camelback, or llamas).
4.7
Safari Experience
Try a New Experience
Giraffe Adventure
Drive-Through Safari
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Devil’s Den Prehistoric Spring
Diving & Snorkeling
5390 NE 180th Ave, Williston, FL 32696
Around The Villages
Dive or snorkel into an amazing prehistoric spring. hidden within a 120-foot wide cave. Ages 6 and older.
4.7
Top Rated Experience
Unique Experience
Snorkeling
Scuba Diving
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Wild Florida Drive-thru Safari Park
Drive Thru Safari
3301 Lake Cypress Rd, Kenansville, FL 34739
Around The Villages
Discover over 150 exotic and native animals from around the world. all from the comfort of your vehicle.
4.2
Low Walking Required
Adult Friends Visiting
Drive-Through Safari
Giraffe Adventure
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The Dinosaur Store
Museum
250 W Cocoa Beach Causeway, Cocoa Beach, FL 32931
Around The Villages
Misleading name-- it is a museum. Dinosaurs, and fossil exhibits. 26,000 square-foot of human cultures.
4.6
Educational
Museum
Kid - Approved
Dinosaurs
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Mayhem Ranch
Farm Adventures
17830 SE 40th St, Morriston, FL 32668
Around The Villages
Seasonal festivals, Highland cows, sunflowers, and outdoor fun. Farm tours. Open Saturday and Sunday.
4.6
Mini Cattles
Animal Encounters
Tours
Farm
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Madame Tussauds
Museum
8387 International Dr, Orlando, FL 32819
Around The Villages
Pose with lifelike celebrity figures. Great photo ops. Indoor fun. Unique and immersive museum experience,
4.7
Try Something New
Immersive
Indoor Fun
Unique Experience
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Drive-In Movie Theaters
Drive-in
4850 S Pine Ave, Ocala, FL 34480
Around The Villages
The ultimate in nostalgia. Have the perfect retro Florida night out. Two movies, one price. Budget friendly.
4.7
Nostalgic
Movies
Top Rated Experience
Budget Friendly
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