- 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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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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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.
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707 N Citrus Avenue, Crystal River, FL
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Located along the shores of the scenic Crystal River, Aardvark's Florida Kayak Company is a business that provides a number of services for watersport enthusiasts. Kayak and stand-up paddleboard rentals, guided manatee tours, and equipment sales are among these services.
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Offering rentals and sales of kayaks, stand up paddle boards, and related equipment, Manatee Paddle also leads guided tours along Crystal River. The company also offers instruction in stand up paddle boarding.
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Encompassing over 157,000 acres in Florida, Withlacoochee State Forest, is filled with lush treescapes and natural habitats for wildlife. An ideal place for hiking, biking, and horseback riding, the forest includes 46-miles of trails.
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4150 S Suncoast Blvd, Homosassa, FL 34446
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Home to West Indian manatees, Homosassa Springs State Wildlife Park also houses alligators, crocodiles, river otters, black bears, bobcats and white-tailed deer. The park offers boat tours, picnic areas, a nature trail, concessions and a children's education center.
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Majestic Riding Stables features gentle horses, expert instructors and several specialty courses to help patrons sharpen their horse riding skills. The facility offers the basics of safe, responsible riding as well as private lessons to allow personalized instruction.
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502 NW 6th Street, Cracker's Waterfront Restaurant Dock, Crystal River, FL 34429
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Along with 3 to 4 hour trips designed around seeing and swimming with manatees, Majestic Manatee Tours - Day Tours also provides sunset cruises and scalloping trips. They offer kayak and canoe rentals as well.
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Let's Skate Orlando is a public roller skating rink offering a number of fun amenities for its guests to enjoy. In addition to roller skating, the rink also offers multiple birthday party rooms as well as a video game arcade.
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The 7000-acre Wekiwa Springs State Park is an ideal place for camping, canoeing, snorkeling, and hiking. Renting gear and canoes are available for the woodlands; it is not far from the highway and other attractions.