There are lots of things to see and do in central Florida!

Listed below are some of the places within an hour of The Villages. If you are interested in traveling further than an hour, let us know-- there are many great spots to visit in the state!

If you are renting a home in The Villages and you have a temporary resident pass, you can enjoy the many free Villages amenities-- golf, pools, rec centers, pickle ball, tennis, corn hole, bocce ball, shuffle board, crafts, games, etc.

Local theatres are: The Sharon, The Savannah Center, The Tracy, Tierra Del Sol, and Old Mill Playhouse. Show schedules and ticket information can be found at: https://www.thevillagesentertainment.com

On that same website (above) you can find the free nightly entertainment/live music schedules at the squares/restaurants, as well as festivals and events that may be happening during your stay.

There are various communites that will have 4th of July events. Nearby locations include:

Wildwood on July 3rd, 5-9pm (fireworks):

https://www.wildwood-fl.gov/parksrec/page/happy-birthday-america-celebration-and-fireworks

Leesburg at Venetian Gardens on July 4th, 4-9pm (fireworks):

https://www.leesburgflorida.gov/news_detail_T6_R325.php

Brownwood Paddock Square on July 4th, 4-9pm (no fireworks):

https://www.thevillagesentertainment.com/special-events/all-american-celebration/

Some favorite restaurants (also see some listed in links below this section):

In The Villages:

For breakfast/lunch:

Reveille - https://reveillecafe.com/

For lunch/dinner:

Kumo Sushi and Hibachi (reservations recommended) - https://www.kumothevillagesfl.com/

Mezza Luna (reservations recommended) - https://mezzalunagrill.com/

In Leesburg:

For lunch/dinner:

Great Chicago Fire Brewery and Taproom - https://chifibrew.com/

Ski Beach - https://www.skibeachleesburg.com/

Please contact us with any questions! There are many more fun things to see and do-- too many to list here.

If you are interested in heading to a beach, we are less than two hours from both coasts.

If you are extending your stay in Florida, let us know if you'd like suggestions for other fun places to visit!

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