- Our list of the best things to do in The Villages, Florida, features the top 74 nearby activities — including 38 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- The Villages, FL has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Outdoor Places, Amusement, Sports & Fitness, and Entertainment & Shows.
- The results below include the top 9 things to do within the city of The Villages, FL , followed by 65 popular activities in nearby cities, including Ocala, Mount Dora, Inverness, New Smyrna Beach and Marathon
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Pack up the kids and a picnic lunch to spend a day on the Crystal River at Hunter Spring Park. With a small beach on the river, picnic pavilions, and a kayak launch, this an ideal location for a relaxing day with the family.
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9301 W Fort Island Trl, Crystal River, FL 34429
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Providing you with the equipment to explore the underwater world of the Manatee, Plantation Inn Dive Shop, can help you with the wildlife adventure of a lifetime. In addition to Manatee and Dive tours, kayaks and paddleboats are available for rent.
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1 N. Main Street, Winter Garden, FL 34777
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The Winter Garden Heritage Museum offers a unique glimpse into the 'juicy' past of this historical citrus industry based community. Visitors can view the local historical artifacts in this cozy and quaint museum and learn more about Winter Garden from by-gone days.
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southeast corner of the intersection of South Boyd and Joiner Streets, Winter Garden, FL
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A short walk from downtown Winter Garden, the Central Florida Railroad Museum includes artifacts and memorabilia from railroaders in and around the community. The collection features china from the dining cars, a caboose and an operating Thomas train.
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Honored as one of Florida's best national parks, Homosassa Wildlife Park provides many programs to the public. Visitors enjoy the park's manatee, alligator, and hippopotamus programs that shed light on the lifestyles and nature of the species.
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The Attic Door is a local wine bar and music venue situated in a comfortable and relaxing atmosphere. In addition to drink specials, the venue also offers weekly performances, a monthly open-mic night and weekly trivia night festivities.
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101 S Boyd Street, Winter Garden, FL 34787
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Located on the shores of Lake Apopka is the Heritage Foundation History Center of Winter Garden, Florida. The foundation houses the heritage museum, celebrating the areas rich history, as well as a railroad museum.
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Three Sisters Springs and the land surrounding it are declared a manatee sanctuary. Only scuba-diving, swimming and kayaking are permitted, in order to protect this habitat.
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Gentle, endangered manatees inhabit Florida's coastal waters, are not dangerous and enjoy interacting with humans. Experience manatees in their native environment with a snorkeling tour courtesy of Manatee Fun Private Tour in Crystal River.
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1502 S.E. Kings Bay Dr., Crystal River, FL 34429
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Established in 1983, the Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge, was created to protect the endangered West Indian Manatee. In addition to snorkeling with the Manatees, the refuge is home to many other species of wildlife for viewing.