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Unique Adventures Near The Villages 

Sometimes the best adventures are the ones you weren't looking for.

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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.

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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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Mystique Escape Room

Escape Room

341 N Donnelly St, Mount Dora, FL 32757

Around The Villages

Highly themed private escape experiences. Indoor fun. Top rated fun for families, friends, date night.

4.9

Escape Rooms

Indoor Fun

Games

Date Night

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Art Studio at Coleman

Art Classes

100 Commercial St, Coleman, FL 33521

Near The Villages

Art Studio in Historic Colman. Classes taught by local community members. Create denim jewelry & clothes, and more!

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Historic

Step Back In Time

Art Classes

Unique Area

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Big Hammock Brewery & Bites

Brewery

103 SE 1st Ave, Ocala, FL 34471

Around The Villages

Asian-inspired fares such as bao buns, plus a wide beer selection, beers on tap of their own and others.

4.8

Craft Beer and Cocktails

Brewery Adventures

Asian Food

Adult Friends Visiting

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DeLand

District

100 N Woodland Blvd, DeLand, FL 32720

Around The Villages

Several boutique stores and restaurants, art treasures and historical sites. Live entertainment.

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Florida Town or District

One Place- Lots to Do

Artsy

Dining

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Dr Phillips Center

Entertainment Venue

445 S Magnolia Ave, Orlando, FL 32801

Around The Villages

Top artists, musicals, concerts and Broadway shows, in a state-of-the-art venues theaters and spaces.

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Try a New Experience

Music Enthusiasts

Live Entertainment

Date Night Florida

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Paddle Tail Waterfront

Boat Tour

4157 S Suncoast Blvd, Homosassa, FL 34446

Around The Villages

Explore the heart of manatee country while staying dry and comfortable aboard the exceptional tour boat.

4.8

Boat tour

Low Walking

Manatee Experiences

Relaxing

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Emil Buehler Planetarium

Planetarium

100 Weldon Blvd B, Sanford, FL 32773

Around The Villages

Exciting live shows and full-dome video events. All ages welcome. Takes Summer break. $4-6 tickets.

4.5

Unique Experience

Movies

Educational

Space Lovers

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Bioluminescence Boat Tours - Cocoa Beach

Boat Tours

1980 N Atlantic Ave Ste 211, Cocoa Beach, FL 32931

Around The Villages

Bioluminescence Boat tour-- This is great for groups who want to see the magic but do want to kayak.

4.7

Dolphin viewing

Bioluminescence

Rafts

Magical

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The Speakeasy Murder Mystery

Dinner Show

6400 Carrier Dr, Orlando, FL 32819

Around The Villages

Colorful characters weaving through the audience, this is more than a show; it’s an interactive experience.

4.5

Over 21

Dinner Show

Entertainment

Try Something New

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The Ocala Escape Rooms

Escape Rooms

4901 E. Silver Springs Blvd., Ocala, FL 34470

Around The Villages

Interactive puzzle-solving adventures in Ocala. Top Rated. Private, exciting, interactive, and safe rooms..

5

Escape Rooms

Family Adventures

Immersive

Indoor Fun

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Too Bee the Artist

Art Classes

7655 SE 126th Pl, Belleview, FL 34420

Around The Villages

Pottery painting with workshops. We also offer Glass Resin Art, Canvas Painting, and Wood Painting,

5

Creative

Artsy

Classes

Educational

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Mount Dora Ghost Tours

Ghost Tours

411 N Donnelly St, Mount Dora, FL 32757

Around The Villages

The paranormal past and present comes to life on this 2-hour guided walking tour of the city of Mt. Dora.

4.6

Over 21

Ghost Tours

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