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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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Orlando Farmers Market

Farmers Market

20 N Eola Dr, Orlando, FL 32801

Around The Villages

10:00 - 3:00 - Sundays. Since 1987. Baked goods, crafts, gifts, jewelry, plants, food, shopping, and fun .

4.6

Handcrafts

Prepared Foods

Seasonal Fruits

Farmers Markets

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Sak Comedy Lab

Live Improv

29 S Orange Ave, Orlando, FL 32801

Around The Villages

Live entertainment, improv, audience participation and visual humor. Classes and Shows. Ages 11+

4.8

Comedy

Live Entertainment

Unique Experience

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Sewing Classes - Orlando

Art Classes

9605 S US HWY 17-92, Maitland, FL 32751

Around The Villages

Sewing Classes. Lady Lake has beginning sewing machine classes. Orlando has a broader range of classes.

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Educational

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Village Art Workshops

Art Classes

10935 SE 177th Place, Summerfield, FL 34491

Near The Villages

Serious Art Instruction. Learn from nationally recognized artists—right here. along with local artists.

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Regal 4DX Movies

Movies

9101 International Drive, Orlando, FL 32819

Around The Villages

4DX Movies. Fully Immersive Cinematic experience -- with sound, vibrations, wind water and scents.

4.4

Family Adventures

Unique Experience

Entertainment

Immersive Experiences

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Holy Sh'mokes Cigar & Wine Lounge

Cigar Lounge

1521 Buenos Aires Blvd, The Villages, FL 32159

In The Villages

A premium lounge for cigar, wine, beer, and coffee enthusiasts. Relaxing cigar lounge - comfortable seating.

4.8

Over 21

Wine Bar

Cigar Bar

Nightlife

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Safari Wilderness

Safari Encounters

10850 Moore Rd, Lakeland, FL 33809

Around The Villages

A 260-acre natural savanna with herds of exotic animals. Drive thru and guided safari tours, ATV & more.

4.4

Low Walking Required

Drive-Through Safari

ATV Adventure

Animal Encounters

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Art Classes at Appleton

Art Classes

4333 E Silver Springs Blvd, Ocala, FL 34470

Around The Villages

The Appleton offers a full schedule of studio art classes for all ages, including classes, workshops & camps.

4.7

Creative

Artsy

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Educational

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Oxford Downs Poker Room

Gambling

17996 US-301, Summerfield, FL 34491

Near The Villages

Poker room. Pub food served at poker tables, at the tiki bar and the pickleball courts. Open 24 hours.

4.4

Gambling

Poker

Pickleball

Tiki Bar

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Museum of Drag Racing

Museum

13700 SW 16th Avenue, Ocala, FL 34473

Around The Villages

Drag racing museum, home to the International Drag Racing Hall of Fame. 90 cars to see in building.

4.9

Car Enthusiast

Try something new

Unique Experience

Indoor Activity

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Gypsy Gold Horse Farm

Horse Farm

12501 SW 8th Ave, Ocala, FL 34473

Around The Villages

Two-hour farm tour includes a lecture followed by a walking tour of the farm to meet the Vanner Horses.

4.9

Horse Lovers

Top Rated Experience

Unique Experience

Tours

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Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical Revue

Dinner Show

4510 Fort Wilderness Trl, Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830

Around The Villages

Between skits and song standards, enjoy all-you-can-eat fried chicken and BBQ. No park ticket required.

4.7

Live Entertainment

Dinner Show

Music Enthusiasts

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