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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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Carney Island Conservation Area

Hiking and Swimming

13275 SE 115th Ave, Ocklawaha, FL 32179

Around The Villages

More than 700 acres to explore. Families have access to walking trails and two playground areas.

4.6

Swimming

Hiking

Nature Lover

Natural Florida

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Village Antique Mall

Antique Mall

405 N Highland St, Mount Dora, FL 32757

Around The Villages

More than 60 antiques vendors selling unique finds and a variety of collectibles, furniture and jewelry.

4.6

60 Vendors

Collectables

Antique Adventures

12,00 Sq Ft.

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Classes at Prima

Cooking Classes

3660 Kiessel Road, The Villages, FL 32163

In The Villages

Cooking classes: a class, endless beverages and dinner! Classes are social and can fill up quickly.

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Social

Unique Experience

Classes

Cooking

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Camp Villages

Camp Villages

984 Old Mill Run, The Villages, FL 32162

In The Villages

Summer activities; reservations recommended -- available if grandkids are living nearby or visiting.

4.5

Grandkids Visiting

Young Kids

Camp Life

Social for Kids

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Arcade Monsters

Arcade

950 Market Promenade Ave, Lake Mary, FL 32746

Around The Villages

Arcade games, virtual reality, and motion simulation rides. bowling, and pinball. All ages welcome.

4.8

Arcade & Gaming

Family Adventures

Indoor Fun

Bowling

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Wild Florida Airboats & Gator Park

Airboats

3301 Lake Cypress Rd, Kenansville, FL 34739

Around The Villages

Airboat rides, wildlife park, and Florida adventure attraction. Airboats, gators, and drive-thru safari.

4.7

Alligator Adventures

Airboat Adventures

Animal Encounters

Grandkids Visiting

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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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Appleton Museum of Art

Art Museum

4333 E Silver Springs Blvd, Ocala, FL 34470

Around The Villages

Home to more than 24000 objects with exhibitions and programs for visitors of all ages and interests.

4.7

Art Galleries

Museum

Educational

Relaxing Day

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Crayola Experience

Museum

8001 S Orange Blossom Trl, Orlando, FL 32809

Around The Villages

Interactive, hands-on kids activities. With 70,000 square feet of family attractions, A colorful destination.

4.8

Hands - On Experience

Kid - Approved

Museum

Indoor Fun

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VIP - KSC Elite VIP Tour

Museum

Space Commerce Way, Merritt Island, FL 32953

Around The Villages

The VIP treatment at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex! With this exclusive all-day small-group tour.

4.5

Space Lovers

Unique Experience

Try Something New

VIP Experience

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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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Ocala Antique Mall

Antiques

4425 NW Blitchton Rd, Ocala, FL 34482

Around The Villages

Spacious store featuring antiques, furniture, collectibles and more. Organized layout with wide variety.

4.6

Estates

Antique Adventures

Open Daily

Shabby Chic

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