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Unique Adventures Near The Villages
Sometimes the best adventures are the ones you weren't looking for.
This page is filled with unusual places, hidden gems, quirky attractions, and experiences that don't fit neatly into a single category. Whether it's feeding giraffes, swimming with manatees, exploring crystal-clear springs, discovering an animal café, or finding one of Florida's wonderfully weird roadside attractions, these are the stories you'll be telling your friends about later.
Use the filters below to narrow things down—or don't. Sometimes the most memorable days start with no plan at all.
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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
Farm
Tours
Animal Encounters
Mini Cattles
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Ollie’s Bargain Outlet
Bargain Hunters
1103 W N Blvd, Leesburg, FL 34748
Near The Villages
Huge closeout and overstock discount store. Selection includes food, housewares & toys and more.
4.3
Closeouts
Housewares
Bargain Hunters
Toys
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Planetarium
Planetarium
3001 NW 83rd St, Gainesville, FL 32606
Around The Villages
360 experiences for planets, dinosaurs and unique "Music360" events for an immersive experience.
4.7
Space Lovers
Unique Experience
Movies
Music Enthusiasts
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Melon Patch Players
Theatre
122 W Main St, Leesburg, FL 34748
Near The Villages
Providing high quality entertainment while providing educational opportunities, since 1951.
4.7
Comedy
Drama
Unique Shows
Try Something New
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Capone's
Dinner Show
5250 International Drive, Orlando, FL 32819
Around The Villages
A 1920s speakeasy-themed show with Italian-American cuisine, comedy, and audience interaction.
4.3
Live Entertainment
Try something new
Adult Friends Visiting
Dinner Show
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Chase Sanctuary
Sanctuary
SE 122nd Blvd, Webster, FL 33597
Around The Villages
Animal Encounters. Painting with Primates. Group Tours. Keeper for a Day. Sloths. Cows, otters and more.
4.9
Primates
Animal Encounters
Unique Experience
Coolest Grandparent Ever
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Renninger's Market & Antiques
Flea Market
20651 US-441, Mount Dora, FL 32757
Around The Villages
Central FLs Largest Flea Market. 800 venders, Food. Indoor. Outdoor. Open air. Sat & Sun. Some sections open Fri.
4.5
Huge
Antiques
Flea Market
Farmers Market
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Weeki Wachee Mermaid Show
Entertainment
6131 Commercial Way, Spring Hill, FL 34606
Around The Villages
Quintessential weird Florida experience: a mermaid show. The show is included with your park admission.
4.7
Entertainment
Mermaid Experience
Unique Experience
Try Something New
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LunaSea Alpaca Farm
Farm Tour
18810 Lone Dove Ln, Clermont, FL 34715
Around The Villages
Top rated. Painting and yoga with Llamas and Alpacas. Educational tour Home to 35 alpacas and 5 llamas.
4.9
Farm Adventures
Hands on Experience
Variety of Animals
Llamas
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Class: Make Your Own Candles or Perfume - Crafted Scent Bar
Art Classes
129 W 5th Avenue, Mount Dora, FL 32757, Mount Dora, FL 32757
Around The Villages
Scent Blending Class. Create your own candles, perfume, wax melts, diffusers and more! Top rated.
5
Creative
Artsy
Classes
Educational
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Bird Watching at Lake Apopka
Bird Watching
24600 County Rd 448, Mount Dora, FL 32757
Around The Villages
Bird paradise. 300 bird species documented. This superb site has miles of multi-use trails. Free .
4.8
Birdwatching
Hiking
Free or Low Cost
Nature Lover
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VIP - Amazing Animals
Private Encounters
4235 Rambler Ave, Saint Cloud, FL 34772
Around The Villages
Not open to public. Arrange your PRIVATE encounter for up to 4 guests. They list no age restrictions.
4.9
Animal Encounters
Tours
Grandkids Visiting
Family Adventures
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