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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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Swim and Snorkel with Manatees - River Ventures

Swim with Manatees

498 SE Kings Bay Dr, Crystal River, FL 34429

Around The Villages

Unique Florida wildlife encounter- Small group, private and VIP tours available. HD photography included.

4.8

Animal Encounters

Hands on Experience

Manatee Experiences

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Leesburg Aquatic Center

Splash Pad

312 Pine St, Leesburg, FL 34748

Near The Villages

Aquatic center with Splash Pad. Hours change during the year, including only weekends. Admission $2..

4.4

Splash Pads

Water Slides

Young Kids

Budget Friendly

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Coastal Custom Creations

Resin Art Classes

10935 SE 177th Pl Unit 406, Summerfield, FL 34491

Near The Villages

Make usable and gorgeous works of art!! Classes are in a variety of places-- most/all near or in The Villages.

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Artsy

Classes

Educational

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The Polasek Museum

Museum

633 Osceola Ave, Winter Park, FL 32789

Around The Villages

The Albin Polasek House and Studio, is a former house-turned-museum. Enjoy beautiful garden sculptures.

4.7

Art Galleries

Museum

Educational

Relaxing Day

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Homosassa State Park

Manatees

4150 S. Suncoast Blvd., Homosassa, FL 34446

Around The Villages

A unique underwater observatory: watch fish and manatees close up. Enjoyable Zoo with many animals.

4.7

Animal Encounters

Nature Explorers

Manatee Experiences

Zoo

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River Wild Kayaking

Kayaking

1060 N Pinellas Ave, Tarpon Springs, FL 34689

Around The Villages

Paddle the Anclote River in Tarpon Springs. through the mangroves. Learn about nature and ecosystems.

5

Distance

Guided Kayak Tours

Manatees

Mangroves

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Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition

Museum

7324 International Dr, Orlando, FL 32819

Around The Villages

Authentic artifacts from the Titanic, including a piece of the hull, and offers a grand staircase replica.

4.6

History Museum

Tours

Educational

Unique Museum

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Adorn on Main

Boutique

207 South Main Street, Wildwood, FL 34745

Near The Villages

High rated boutique for women's clothing, jewelry and handbags. Candles, handbags, and home decor.

5

Fashion

Boutique

Clothes

Accessories

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Leesburg Arts Center

Art Classes

122 W Main St, Leesburg, FL 34748

Near The Villages

Fun art classes in a variety of mediums. It seems that the amount of classes increase after the summer.

4.8

Creative

Artsy

Classes

Educational

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Astronaut Training Experience

Museum

Space Commerce Way, Merritt Island, FL 32953

Around The Villages

A unique experience. A hands-on astronaut-style training activities. Additional admission is not required.

4.2

Space Lovers

Museum

Educational

Unique Adventure

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Seminole Hard Rock

Gambling

5223 Orient Rd, Tampa, FL 33610

Around The Villages

Casino hotel, nine miles from Busch Gardens. Several dining and bar options, with shows & entertainment.

4.3

Gambling

Casino

Poker

Entertainment

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Clearwater Marine Aquarium

Aquarium

249 Windward Passage, Clearwater, FL 33767

Around The Villages

Several unique events: seals, behind the scenes tours, care for a shark, sea boat tours, dolphin experiences,

4.2

Aquarium

Boat Rides

Tours

Dolphin Experiences

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