New to The Villages
The Villages is unlike anywhere else, and this page is designed to help you experience what makes it so special.
Whether you're visiting for a few days, exploring before making a move, or spending time with friends and family, you'll find many of the places and experiences that residents enjoy every day. From lively town squares and scenic golf cart rides to outstanding local restaurants, live entertainment, recreation, and hidden gems, this page focuses on the experiences that truly capture the spirit of The Villages.
Use the filters below to build your perfect Villages getaway. We've hand-picked about 100 of our favorite dining spots and experiences, with most located right here in The Villages and a few exceptional destinations just a short drive away.
Looking for even more ideas? You're also welcome to explore our complete guides featuring 300+ activities and almost 300 restaurants in and around The Villages. And, if you are visiting The Villages, you might want to check out some additional resources: The Villages Maps and Should I Move to The Villages.
Enjoy your stay—we're glad you're here!
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Scuba Lessons
Around The Villages
Beginners welcome. For more than 34 years, we have been committed to providing quality education.
Ocala Dive Center
500 SW 10th St STE 101, Ocala, FL 34471
4.5
Scuba Diving
Lessons
Try Something New
Water Adventures
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Glass Blowing Class
Around The Villages
"Make your own glass" Glass Blowing classes Thursday through Saturday starting at 4:30pm
Florida Glass House
809 Virginia Dr., Orlando, FL 32802
5
GlassBlowing
Make Your Own
Small Groups
Top Rated
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Glow and Bio. Kayaking
Around The Villages
5.0 Star Rating. Glass Kayaks, LED Glow Kayaks, Bioluminescent, Mangroves, and Guided Tours.
Cocoa Kayaking
5000 Tom Warriner Blvd, Cocoa Beach, FL 32931, Cocoa Beach, FL 32931
5
Bioluminescent
Glow Kayaks
Guided Kayak Tours
Top Rated
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Deep Sea Fishing
Around The Villages
5 star rated. Daily private offshore fishing charters. Deep drop, shark fishing and more. Kids welcome.
Fired Up Charters - Fishing
726 Scallop Dr, Cape Canaveral, FL 32920
5
Sports Adventure
Try Something New
Unique Experience
Top Rated
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Improv Classes
Around The Villages
Classes start at beginner classes, designed to challenge people that want to meet interesting people.
Improv Classes
55 W Church St., Orlando, FL 32801
4.8
Classes
Try Something New
Unique Experience
Met People
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Diving & Snorkeling
Around The Villages
Dive or snorkel into an amazing prehistoric spring. hidden within a 120-foot wide cave. Ages 6 and older.
Devil’s Den Prehistoric Spring
5390 NE 180th Ave, Williston, FL 32696
4.7
Scuba Diving
Snorkeling
Unique Experience
Top Rated Experience
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Theme Park
Around The Villages
Aquariums and marine life exhibits. Events. Rides. Animal encounters. Dining. Presentations. Education.
SeaWorld
7007 Sea World Dr, Orlando, FL 32821
4.4
Bucket List
Animal Encounters
Aquarium
Bucket List
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Manatees
Around The Villages
Bird’s Underwater offers manatee and scallop snorkel tours, guided scuba dives, and kayak rentals.
Bird's Underwater Dive
320 NW US-19, Crystal River, FL 34428
5
Snorkeling Tours
Hands on Experience
Manatee Experiences
Bucket List
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Mermaids
Around The Villages
The quintessential Florida Show-- A Mermaid Aquarium. Mermaid shows and become a mermaid.
Mertailor's Mermaids
4100 W Gulf to Lake Hwy , Lecanto, FL 34461
4.8
Mermaid Experience
Aquarium
Top Rated Experience
Grandkids Visiting
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Bioluminescence
Around The Villages
The most magical night tour - clear kayak or paddleboard through glowing bioluminescent waters.
Bioluminescent Kayaking Tours
1600 N Orange Ave, Orlando, FL 32804
4.8
Clear Kayak
Magical
Unique Experience
Bioluminescence
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Catboats
Around The Villages
Ridiculously fun and unique. You'll be captaining your own personal catamaran for a two-hour adventure.
CatBoat Adventure
10354 Cypress Cove Ln, , Clermont, FL 34711
4.8
Boat Rides
Unique Experience
Water Adventures
Water Adventures
Charlie's Pick
Airboats
Around The Villages
SW of The Villages. The "swamp" is gorgeous. The airboat rides are so fun with informative tours. Gators.
Swamp Fever Airboat Adventures
4110 NW 42nd Pl , Lake Panasoffkee, FL 33538
4.9
Alligator Viewing
Airboat Adventures
Family Adventures
Scenic Florida
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