- The list below includes 50 free or cheap things to do in or near The Villages, Florida, including 73 different types of inexpensive activities like Recreation Centers, Movie Theaters, Art Gallery and Sports Facilities/Fields.
- From Eisenhower Regional Recreation Center to Seabreeze Recreation Center, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in The Villages and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Ocala, Mount Dora, Inverness and New Smyrna Beach.
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Extreme Laser Tag Orlando is a family recreational center that features laser tag and arcade games. The facility is available for spontaneous walk-ins, reservable for special occasions, or can be used for day camps.
38.3 Miles
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12073 W. Fort Island Trail, Crystal River, FL 34429
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Featuring a fishing pier, Fort Island Trail Park offers visitors outdoor activities like boating, hiking, picnics, and more. Visitors can spot a variety of animals from the riverfront, from manatees to dolphins.
38.3 Miles
Located within the Springs Coast Watershed is the Homosassa River. The river is home to both freshwater and saltwater fish, as well as manatees, and is surrounded by lush, deep green landscape.
38.3 Miles
Those interested in the world of print will enjoy a visit to the Olde Mill House Gallery and Printing Press. The museum features historic machinery, a cafe and offers tours by appointment.
38.3 Miles
Homosassa Fishing Charters is an excursion company that offers fishing charters that include the potential to catch Redfish, Grouper, Trout, and Snapper. The company also offers manatee tours and scalloping charters.
38.3 Miles
Bird Island is a protected island that is most widely known for being a prime bird watching spot in the local community. The island is home to squirrels, small rodents, manatee, and eagles.
38.3 Miles
From fishing charters to manatee tours, Riversport Kayaks has a variety of kayak boats and paddleboards that can be rented from the shop and taken directly to Homosassa River. The shop also hosts introductory courses for kayaking for beginners.
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Ocoee Bluegrass Pickers is an open jam session held in a parking lot. Bluegrass musicians of all levels are welcome to sit in with the veterans who anchor the sessions, which have been going on for over 25 years.
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At West Orange 5, visitors can see a movie while enjoying a meal at one of the theater's dinner auditoriums. The theater shows the latest movies in digital projection and 3D formats.
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MacRae's of Homosassa provides excursions along thousands of acres of unspoiled wilderness and grassy flats. They offer free maps of the area upon arrival and have a rental boat fleet for day or night use.