- TripBuzz found 65 things to do with kids in or near The Villages, Florida, including 57 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Ocala, Mount Dora, Inverness and New Smyrna Beach.
- From Eisenhower Regional Recreation Center to Seabreeze Recreation Center, the The Villages area offers 77 different types of family activities, including: Recreation Centers, Golf, Movie Theaters and Sports Facilities/Fields.
- The Villages, located in Sumter County, Florida, is a census-designated place home to over 50,000 residents. Named by Forbes magazine as the fastest-growing small city in 2014, The Villages is a booming population accompanied by a fantastic cityscape. The area is covered in beautiful greenery, including golf courses, recreation centers, and a variety of town squares and sports fields.
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A city park, Jervey Gantt Park is an open green space with wooded areas and walking trails. The park also has a playground for kids, a swimming pool, and tennis and racquetball courts.
18.8 Miles
Ocala's Santos-Belleview Trail features a large parking lot, plumbed restrooms, a picnic area, a large pavilion and several metal grills adjacent to the picnic spot. The trail accommodates pedestrians and cyclists.
19.0 Miles
Featuring an IMAX theater, Regal Cinemas Hollywood 16 shows the latest films using Regal's RealD 3D digital technology and Dolby's surround sound. All of the auditoriums have stadium seating that can recline backwards.
19.1 Miles
Easy Street Family Fun Center offers a variety of attractions for all ages. The center features a Water Wars water balloon battle station, batting cages, an arcade, rock climbing wall, miniature golf and go karts.
19.3 Miles
Offering access to unspoiled, uninhabited natural areas, Silver Springs State Park offers extensive equestrian, biking, and hiking trails through a pristine wetland area. Visitors can also rent glass bottom boats as well as canoes and kayaks.
19.5 Miles
The Ocala Downtown Square in Ocala, Florida is the city's best shopping and dining district. It also boasts an assortment of entertainment venues, including clubs, lounges and cinemas. The Ocala Downtown Square is a popular spot for lunch or an afternoon walk.
19.6 Miles
For over 70 years, the Marion Theatre has served as an elegant film and show theater. The venue currently offers showing of independent and artistic films along with unique theater presentations throughout the year.
19.6 Miles
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6 votes
50 South Magnolia Ave, Ocala, FL 34471
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Second Thought Improv @ The Marion Theatre is a live theatrical performance which is held in a theatre. The show is put on 2 days a week, and cast members improvise situations based upon members of the audiences suggestions.
19.7 Miles
With plays in which local actors can show their talent, the Ocala Civic Theatre stages more than 12 new productions each year. It has been the home for more than 400 productions, and has hosted more than 50,000 spectators each year in recent years.
19.7 Miles
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55 votes
3100 South Old Floral City Road, Inverness, FL 34450
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Fort Cooper State Park is home to the crystal waters of Lake Holathlikaha and a fort for the First Georgia Battalion of Volunteers. The historic spot now offers camping, picnicking, hiking, birding, and more.