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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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Drive a NASCAR Experience

Drive a NASCAR

1801 W International Speedway Blvd, Daytona Beach, FL 32114

Around The Villages

Experience the thrill of driving a real NASCAR race car at NASCAR Racing Experience, at Daytona.

4.8

Unique Experience

Drive a Race Car

Car Enthusiast

Adult Friends Visiting

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Kissimmee Prairie

Star Gazing

33103 NW 192nd Ave, Okeechobee, FL 34972

Around The Villages

One of just two International Dark Sky Places in the Florida. Offers dedicated astronomy viewing pads.

4.8

Space Lovers

Florida's Dark Sky Park

Photography

Stargazing Florida

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The Wizarding World of Harry Potter - HOGSMEADE

Theme Park

6000 Universal Blvd, Orlando, FL 32819

Around The Villages

Hogsmeade Hogwarts Castle: Inside: Universal Islands of Adventure. The castle and snow-covered village.

4.8

Coolest Grandparent Ever

Adventure Parks

Immersive Experiences

Wizard Experience

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Maine Coon Manor

Cat Cafe

5740 W Irlo Bronson Memorial Hwy, Kissimmee, FL 34747

Around The Villages

High-end coffee shop with majestic Maine Coons Cats and several other specialty breed house "residents."

4.8

Unique Experience

Top Rated

Cat Cafe

Animal Encounters

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Elaine’s Glass Fusion

Gift Shop

100 Commercial St., Coleman, FL 33521

Around The Villages

Cool artsy items, unique findings and jewelry. The shop is located in a very interesting and historic area.

5

Jewelry

Unique Area

Gift Shop

Unique Shopping

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MaxFlight Helicopter Services

Helicopter Rides

4010 4th St, Kissimmee, FL 34741

Around The Villages

5.0 out of 995 reviews. Tours including theme park views. Nighttime flights are available. 100% Private.

5

Aerial Adventures

Try Something New

Private Rides

Aerial Adventure

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King’s Landing

Guided Tour

5722 Baptist Camp Road, Apopka, FL 32712

Around The Villages

Several guided tours through clear spring-fed waters. Self Guided Tours. Glass Bottom Kayaks. Glow tours.

4.8

Water Adventures

Glass Kayaks

Guided kayaking tours

Top Rated Experience

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Classes at Legacy

Classes

17135 Buena Vista Blvd, The Villages, FL 32162

In The Villages

Cooking / Art/ Mixology Classes. ----Classes rotate topics, are subject to change and fill up quickly.

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Social

Unique Experience

Classes

Variety

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Improv Classes

Improv Classes

55 W Church St., Orlando, FL 32801

Around The Villages

Classes start at beginner classes, designed to challenge people that want to meet interesting people.

4.8

Classes

Try Something New

Unique Experience

Met People

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Lake Okahumpka Disc Golf Course

Disc Golf

6085 E State Rd 44, Wildwood, FL 34785

Near The Villages

Disc Golf. Dogs and strollers allowed. Restroom available. Good signage. No drinking water. 18 hole.

4.5

Disc Golf

Sports Adventure

Grandkids Visiting

Free or Low Cost

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AR Workshop Ocala

Classes

2432 SW 27th Ave, Ocala, FL 34471

Around The Villages

A variety of workshops, from jam making, candle pouring, embroidery, cooking, painting, hat burning, etc.

4.9

Creative

Artsy

Classes

Educational

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Tubing Rainbow River

Tubing

9435 SW 190th Avenue Rd, Dunnellon, FL 34432, FL 34475

Around The Villages

As you drift along the river's glassy surface, the gentle current – flowing at around 1 mile per hour.

4.5

Nature Explorers

lazy river

Tubing

Grandkids Visiting

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