- 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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38.4 Miles
88%
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16414 US Highway 301, Dade City, FL 33523
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A single-screen drive-in movie theater, Joy-Lan Drive-In & Swap Shop offers first-run feature films and a snack bar. On weekend mornings, the facility serves as a swap meet with breakfast available at the snack bar.
38.5 Miles
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5 votes
5300 South Cherokee Way, Homosassa, FL 34448
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Specializing in offshore and backwater fishing, Grouper Hunter Flats Chance Charters takes visitors to the Homosassa and Crystal Rivers on a fishing trip. During the scallop season, the charter offers half day trips so visitors can snorkel for scallops.
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Gifted University serves both children and adults by providing classes such as instruction in a number of musical instruments, acting and dancing. They also offer summer camps for kids and put on musicals and other events.
39.0 Miles
Trilobyte Game Lounge is a gaming and entertainment center the features a LAN center. Visitors can enjoy a variety of games on high end gaming PCs and Xbox 360 and Wii games on a 180 inch projection screen.
39.1 Miles
86%
66 votes
15602 Pioneer Museum Road, Dade City, FL 33523
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Pioneer Florida Museum & Village was created when a prominent citizen of San Antonio, Florida offered a variety of old farm equipment to the Pasco County Fair Association. They accepted thirty-seven vehicles and tools of yesteryear and the attraction has grown every day since.
39.2 Miles
Nestled in Volusia County, Hontoon Island State Park is free for day visitors. It is also a popular campground and offers both tenting sites and rental cabins. Both options require a small fee, and cabins must be reserved in advance.
39.3 Miles
Featuring 14 screens, AMC West Oaks 14 shows first-run feature films using digital projection. The theater provides stadium seating, arcade games, theater rentals for private events and a concession area with food and drinks.
39.5 Miles
Situated along the Norris Dead River, the Highland Park Fish Camp offers 30 acres of untamed wilderness to showcase the historic central Florida before it was developed. Both camping and fishing are extremely popular in the area.
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6 votes
985 Merrill Park Drive, Altamonte Springs, FL 32701
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Located along the Little Wekiva River, Merrill Park is situated on 28 acres and features lighted softball fields and volleyball courts. The park also offers a children's playground, a fitness trail and picnic facilities.
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1153 Lake Lotus Park Road, Altamonte Springs, FL 32714
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Walking on the boardwalk, seeing the lake and wildlife, enjoying the public picnic, bathroom, and playground area are things to do at Lake Lotus National Park. It is only open Thursday-Sunday, and onsite parking is only available Thursday-Friday.