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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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Regal 4DX Movies

Movies

9101 International Drive, Orlando, FL 32819

Around The Villages

4DX Movies. Fully Immersive Cinematic experience -- with sound, vibrations, wind water and scents.

4.4

Family Adventures

Unique Experience

Entertainment

Immersive Experiences

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Champions Splash Park (Clermont)

Splash Pad

100 3rd St, Clermont, FL 34711

Around The Villages

Lakefront park with a splash area and water features. 10:00 - 4:00. Days change in seasons. Admission: Free

4.5

Water Adventures

Young Kids

Budget Friendly

Splash Pads

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Holy Sh'mokes Cigar & Wine Lounge

Cigar Lounge

1521 Buenos Aires Blvd, The Villages, FL 32159

In The Villages

A premium lounge for cigar, wine, beer, and coffee enthusiasts. Relaxing cigar lounge - comfortable seating.

4.8

Over 21

Wine Bar

Cigar Bar

Nightlife

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Diggers Antique Mall

Antiques

1811 N Pine Ave, Ocala, FL 34475

Around The Villages

Relaxed atmosphere with fair pricing. Furniture and clocks. Fun, one-of-a-kind items and well stocked.

4.7

Ocala

Antique Adventures

Furniture

Shopping

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Suncoast Primate Sanctuary

Sanctuary

4600 Alternate Highway 19, Palm Harbor, FL 34683

Around The Villages

A home to more than 50 animals, including chimpanzees, orangutans, monkeys, reptiles, tropical birds.

4.3

Unique Experience

Primates

Educational

Budget friendly

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Lakeridge Winery

Winery

19239 US Hwy 27, Clermont, FL 34715

Around The Villages

One of Florida’s best-known premium wineries. Award winning wines. VIP tours and tastings are available.

4.7

Winery Tours and Tastings

Wine Bar

Top Rated Restaurants

Award Winning Wines

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Safari Wilderness

Safari Encounters

10850 Moore Rd, Lakeland, FL 33809

Around The Villages

A 260-acre natural savanna with herds of exotic animals. Drive thru and guided safari tours, ATV & more.

4.4

Low Walking Required

Drive-Through Safari

ATV Adventure

Animal Encounters

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VIP - KSC Fly With An Astronaut 

Museum

Space Commerce Way, Merritt Island, FL 32953

Around The Villages

Take an exclusive VIP tour of Kennedy Space Center with a veteran NASA astronaut as your guide.

4.5

Space Lovers

Unique Experience

VIP Experience

Try Something New

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Sea Life Orlando Aquarium

Aquarium

8449 International Dr, Orlando, FL 32819

Around The Villages

Tunnel aquarium and marine life exhibits. Make a day of it - Has a bundle available - 7 attractions in one!

4.4

Animal Encounters

Aquarium

Budget friendly

Turtles

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Art Classes at Appleton

Art Classes

4333 E Silver Springs Blvd, Ocala, FL 34470

Around The Villages

The Appleton offers a full schedule of studio art classes for all ages, including classes, workshops & camps.

4.7

Creative

Artsy

Classes

Educational

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Oxford Downs Poker Room

Gambling

17996 US-301, Summerfield, FL 34491

Near The Villages

Poker room. Pub food served at poker tables, at the tiki bar and the pickleball courts. Open 24 hours.

4.4

Gambling

Poker

Pickleball

Tiki Bar

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Museum of Drag Racing

Museum

13700 SW 16th Avenue, Ocala, FL 34473

Around The Villages

Drag racing museum, home to the International Drag Racing Hall of Fame. 90 cars to see in building.

4.9

Car Enthusiast

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Unique Experience

Indoor Activity

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