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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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Exotic Animal Experience

Animal Encounters

Appoinment Only, Orlando, FL 32819

Around The Villages

VIP Private tours, by appointment only on Saturdays. Kids 10+ Group or private tours. Hold exotic animals.

4.5

Hands on Experience

Unique Experience

VIP

Zoo

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Leading Edge Helicopters

Helicopter Rides

4623 W Irlo Bronson Memorial Hwy, Kissimmee, FL 34746

Around The Villages

Private customized helicopter flights. Seems to be walk in only. Very affordable packages from $20pp.

4.7

Aerial Adventures

Affordable Packages

Adrenaline Junkies

Walk-in Only

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Medieval Times Dinner

Live Entertainment

4510 W Vine St, Kissimmee, FL 34746

Around The Villages

Feast like royalty with a four-course meal served during a Live Medieval Tournament. Family approved.

4.7

Grandkids Visiting

Unique Experience

Entertainment

Dinner Only

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Mainstream Boutique Middleton

Boutique

7668 Middleton Dr, The Villages, FL 34762

In The Villages

Fashion for all ages. Shop for tops, pants, denim. jackets and sweaters. New store located in Middleton.

4.6

Middleton

New Store

Boutique

Women's Clothing

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The Wizarding World of Harry Potter - MINISTRY OF MAGIC

Theme Park

1001 Epic Blvd, Orlando, FL 32819

Around The Villages

Ministry of Magic - Inside: Universal Epic Universe -- This is the NEWEST Harry Potter land. Paris.

3.5

Coolest Grandparent Ever

Adventure Parks

Immersive Experiences

Wizard Experience

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Caribbean Moonshine - Tours and Classes

Moonshine

8200 Vineland Ave, Orlando, FL 32821

Around The Villages

5.0 stars. Award winning. Moonshine / rum tastings, mixology classes, distillery and bottling tours.

5

Distillery for Spirits

Tastings

Tours

Top Rated Restaurants

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Classes at Discovery Gardens

Cooking Classes

1951 Woodlea Rd, Tavares, FL 32778

Around The Villages

Classes in a Variety of subjects: Healthy cooking, meditation. Free garden with flowers, butterflies, herbs, and shaded walking paths.

4.7

Botanical Gardens

Butterfly Gardens

Learn Something New

Budget Friendly

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Universal VIP Tour

Theme Park - VIP

6000 Universal Blvd, Orlando, FL 32819

Around The Villages

Guided access to attractions and insider experiences. Park tickets may be extra. Fills up WAY in advance.

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Adventure Parks

Grandkids Visiting

Bucket List

Coolest Grandparent Ever

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Discovery Center

Museum

701 NE Sanchez Ave, Ocala, FL 34470

Around The Villages

Affordable hands-on educational fun. Exhibits change every few months and feature different themes.

4.5

Science Centers

Hands - On Experience

Kid - Approved

Indoor Activity

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Weeki Wachee Mermaid Show

Entertainment

6131 Commercial Way, Spring Hill, FL 34606

Around The Villages

Quintessential weird Florida experience: a mermaid show. The show is included with your park admission.

4.7

Entertainment

Mermaid Experience

Unique Experience

Try Something New

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The Escape Game Orlando

Escape Room

8145 International Dr, Orlando, FL 32819

Around The Villages

Like playing a game on a movie set with multiple rooms to explore and fun puzzles. Highly rated. Indoor fun.

5

Escape Rooms

Immersive Experiences

Indoor Fun

Highly Rated

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Orlando Cat Cafe

Cat Cafe

532 Cagan Park Ave, Clermont, FL 34714

Around The Villages

Relax with Minch Coffee or tea while watching the playful antics of adorable, adoptable cats and kittens.

4.6

Cat Cafe

Young Kids

Unique Experience

Animal Encounters

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