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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Stained Glass Classes
Around The Villages
Stained Glass Classes: 8 consecutive lessons in which you work at your own pace. Work on three projects.
Touch of Glass
6040 S Florida Ave, Floral City (Inverness), FL 34436
4.6
Creative
Artsy
Classes
Educational
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Museum
Around The Villages
Unique museum with weird artifacts, interactive exhibits, kitschy oddities including shrunken human heads.
Ripley’s Believe It or Not Orlando
8201 International Dr,, Orlando, FL 32819
4.3
Unique Experience
Try Something New
Indoor Activity
Museum
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Museum
Around The Villages
Walk among historic NASA rockets, in this impressive display of missiles or space launch vehicles.
Rocket Garden
Space Commerce Way, Merritt Island, FL 32953
4.8
Science Centers
Space Museum
Immersive
Try Something New
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Museum
Around The Villages
Ages 10 and above. 7-hour immersive program. Participants manage the Base Operations Center on Mars.
Mars Base 1
Space Commerce Way, Merritt Island, FL 32953
4.1
Space Lovers
Indoor Fun
Immersive
Try Something New
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Museum
Around The Villages
Take an exclusive VIP tour of Kennedy Space Center with a veteran NASA astronaut as your guide.
VIP - KSC Fly With An Astronaut
Space Commerce Way, Merritt Island, FL 32953
4.5
Space Lovers
Unique Experience
VIP Experience
Try Something New
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Museum
Around The Villages
The VIP treatment at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex! With this exclusive all-day small-group tour.
VIP - KSC Elite VIP Tour
Space Commerce Way, Merritt Island, FL 32953
4.5
Space Lovers
Unique Experience
Try Something New
VIP Experience
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Museum
Around The Villages
A unique experience. A hands-on astronaut-style training activities. Additional admission is not required.
Astronaut Training Experience
Space Commerce Way, Merritt Island, FL 32953
4.2
Space Lovers
Museum
Educational
Unique Adventure
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Drive a NASCAR
Around The Villages
Experience the thrill of driving a real NASCAR race car at NASCAR Racing Experience, at Daytona.
Drive a NASCAR Experience
1801 W International Speedway Blvd, Daytona Beach, FL 32114
4.8
Unique Experience
Drive a Race Car
Car Enthusiast
Adult Friends Visiting
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Drive a Supercar
Around The Villages
A SUPERCAR Driving or Ride-Along Experience at Superspeed Orlando. Ride along kids 11+. Weekends.
Superspeed Orlando
150 Raceway Dr , Auburndale, FL 33823
5
Top Rated
Drive a Race Car
Bucket List
Coolest Grandparent Ever
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Beer Spa
Around The Villages
Bubbly tubs, relaxing hay beds and private rooms are features of this sudsy spa. Try something new.
Beer Spa
11787 International Dr , Orlando, FL 32821
4.9
Relaxing
Unique Experience
Try Something New
Top Rated Experience
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Golf Culture
Around The Villages
Practice your drives - 100+ weatherproof bays. Rooftop terrace. 28-foot video wall and 200+ HDTVs.
Top Golf - Practice
1010 Greenwood Blvd, Lake Mary, FL 32746
4.5
Golf Culture
Try Something New
Unique Experience
Sports Bar Setting
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Fishing
Around The Villages
Guided catch-and-release outings. All ages. Several locations available. Fishing gear available for rent.
Fish Walt Disney World
Disney World, Orlando, FL 32830
Fishing Adventure
Recreation
Catch and Release
Try Something New
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