- 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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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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1610 SE Paradise Circle, Crystal River, FL 34429
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Dive or snorkel in the pristine, fresh waters of the Crystal River with the Dive Center of the Port Hotel and Marina. Featuring guided manatee tours, where guests may have the opportunity to swim with the gentle creatures.
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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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Make your reservations today to explore the Crystal River waterways with Manatee Tour and Dive. Our expert guides will take you to the best spots to snorkel, swim and dive with these curious, friendly mammals.
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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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500 votes
1 Southwest 1st Place, Crystal River, FL 34429
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Experience a wildlife encounter like no other when you book a tour with Swim With The Manatees. The experienced crew will be on-hand to get you into the right spot where you can swim with these friendly, amazing creatures.
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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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Operating in the waters off of Crystal River, Florida, Bird's Underwater puts clients in the water with friendly, roly-poly manatees. This once-in-a-lifetime opportunity is a must-have for everyone who loves these animals.