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Things To Do
In and Around The Villages

Some adventures are too good to miss—and this page is filled with them; this is the list of all adventures that are on this site. This is also where you will find all of your favorites in one place.

 

Explore animal sanctuaries, indoor skydiving, try new classes, visit extraordinary museums, or find unique places that are close by or a short distance away. These are the outings that turn into stories you'll still be telling years from now.

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Whether you're looking for something completely new, entertaining visiting family, or just want to see everything the area has to offer, you'll find plenty of amazing experiences within easy reach of The Villages.

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Use the filters below to narrow your choices. If there are more results than fit on one page, be sure to check the next page—you never know where you'll find your next great story.

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The Canyons- Adventures by Air, Land and Water! Zip Line, Kayaking and Horseback Riding.

Ziplining

8045 NW Gainesville Rd, Ocala, FL 34475

Around The Villages

The Canyons offers Adventures by Air, Land and Water! Kayaking and horseback riding. and ziplining,

4.9

Sports Adventure

Ziplining

Horse Lovers

Kayaking

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Game Show Battle

Fun and Games

Point Orlando, Orlando, FL 32821

Around The Villages

For groups of 8 or more. Face-off against your friends and family, all facilitated by the game show hosts.

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Arcade & Gaming

Unique Experience

Grandkids Visiting

Teamwork

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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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Florida Skydive

Skydiving

1511 Taylor Ave, Coleman, FL 33521

Around The Villages

Top rated skydiving in Sumter County. They are checking off bucket lists and making dreams come true.

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Aerial Adventures

Near Villages

Adrenaline Junkies

Skydiving

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Paisley Woods Trail

Biking Trail

Paisley Woods Area, Paisley, FL 32767

Around The Villages

The Paisley Woods for mountain bikes l is a premier 22-mile, figure-8 cross-country loop located in the Ocala.

4.6

Hiking

Grandkids Visiting

Natural Florida

Dog Friendly

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Traditions Antique Mall

Antique Mall

3107 E State Road 44, Wildwood, FL 34785

Near The Villages

Clean and packed with antiques and collectibles. 20,000 square feet. 100 vendors. Open daily in Wildwood.

4.5

20,000 Sq Ft

Antique Adventures

100 Vendors

Wildwood

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VIA Entertainment

Entertainment

10401 US Hwy 441, Leesburg, FL 34788

Near The Villages

Indoor fun. bowling lanes, arcade, go-karts, virtual reality, escape rooms, and a sports bar and grill.

4.3

Bowling

Go-Karts

Arcade & Gaming

Mini Golf

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Winter Park Scenic Boat Tour

Boat Tour

312 E Morse Blvd, Winter Park, FL 32789

Around The Villages

Surprisingly elegant and relaxing. Wildlife and scenery, magnificent & mansions and historic homes.

4.8

Quiet Escapes

Boat Rides

Boat Tours

Grandkids Visiting

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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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Busch Gardens

Theme Park

10165 McKinley Dr, Tampa, FL 33612

Around The Villages

Busch Gardens: the theme park that mixes roller coasters and animals. Educational events daily.

4.4

Adventure Parks

Animal Encounters

Grandkids Visiting

Young Kids

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Juniper Springs Area - Stargazing

Stargazing

26701 E Hwy 40, Silver Springs, FL 34488

Around The Villages

Juniper Springs and the surrounding Ocala National Forest & campgrounds offer spectacular stargazing.

4.1

Space Lovers

Grandkids Visiting

Quiet Evening

Stargazing

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Gemini Springs

Walking Paths

DeBary, FL 32713

Around The Villages

With nearly 5 miles of gentle woodland paths and paved trails, playgrounds, picnic area, a dog park.

4.7

Nature Explorers

Scenic Florida

Free or Low Cost

Fishing

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