- 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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19.7 Miles
69%
55 votes
3100 South Old Floral City Road, Inverness, FL 34450
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Fort Cooper State Park is home to the crystal waters of Lake Holathlikaha and a fort for the First Georgia Battalion of Volunteers. The historic spot now offers camping, picnicking, hiking, birding, and more.
19.8 Miles
The Appleton Museum of Art has a permanent collection of European works of art, dating back to the 17th century. It has an after-hours program which involves live music and dancing, accompanied by local restaurants specialties sampling.
19.8 Miles
Also known as the Silver Spring State Park, the Silver Springs River encompasses several dozens of springs and many miles of trails connecting them. Picnic areas, camping sites, a museum, cabanas and boat tours are available on the grounds, among many other things.
19.8 Miles
The Candler Hills Golf Club features a par 72 golf course that ranges between 4877 to 7333 yards in length. There are also practice facilities, a pro shop and a restaurant at the club.
19.8 Miles
The heart of the Big Scrub is protected through the Juniper Prairie Wilderness. Camping is the most common activity, but the site also features a recreaitonal center for a small fee.
20.0 Miles
Built as a peaceful oasis tailored to the South Florida climate, Sholom Park is a relaxing space with a variety of amenities. It offers a wide variety of plants and wildlife on view, and extensive walking and hiking trails.
20.2 Miles
Treat your furry family member to a vacation at Bark Central Dog Park. Features of the park include separate small and large dog areas, training yards, a thorough screening for every dog, and 15 acres of off leash areas.
20.5 Miles
90%
770 votes
MM 47.5, behind Porky's Restaurant on the Bayside, Marathon, FL
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Maximize the fun of any vacation by spending the day with Spirit Snorkeling. Snorkel along the third largest barrier reef in the world and swim among exotic tropical fish, great for beginners and non-swimmers as well.
20.5 Miles
Located on Lake Henderson, Wallace Brooks Park can be used for biking, walking, fishing, kayaking and canoeing. The park features a children's playground, picnic tables, grills, restroom facilities and an area for shuffleboard.
20.6 Miles
Open seasonally, Citrus County Speedway is a racetrack where racing fans can see all types of stock cars as well as special auto events like demolition derbies. Pit concession is open every Friday night.