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Local Directory — The Villages, Ocala & Central Florida

Restaurants, bars, venues, and more across the region

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Bounce and Play

Bounce and Play

Attraction
Ocala
family
Boyett's Grove & Citrus Attraction

Boyett's Grove & Citrus Attraction

Attraction
Brooksville

Unique gift shop featuring fruit, a zoo where visitors can feed the animals & more.

familyoutdoorfamily-friendly
Cactus Jack's Trail Rides

Cactus Jack's Trail Rides

Attraction
Ocala

Experience guided horseback riding tours through Florida's scenic trails with well-trained horses suitable for all skill levels.

dog-friendlyfamily-friendly
Clifford House

Clifford House

Attraction
eustis
Country Club of Mount Dora

Country Club of Mount Dora

Attraction
Mount Dora

18-hole golf club in the rolling hills of Mount Dora featuring a Lloyd Cliffton-designed course with water on 16 of 18 holes, plus tennis, pickleball courts, and a pool complex.

sportsoutdoorgolf
Downtown Eustis

Downtown Eustis

Attraction
eustis

Downtown Eustis along Magnolia Avenue and Bay Street. Hosts the Japan Festival, GeorgeFest, and other community events.

Easy Street by Funworks

Easy Street by Funworks

Attraction
Ocala

All-ages entertainment venue offering indoor & outdoor spaces for batting, climbing & arcade games.

family
Explorida - Manatee Swim Tours

Explorida - Manatee Swim Tours

Attraction
Crystal River

Federally permitted manatee swim tour operator in Crystal River's National Wildlife Refuge, offering guided three-hour group and private tours with all gear provided, ranked in TripAdvisor's Top 10 bucket list experiences worldwide.

family-friendly
Farm Tours of Ocala

Farm Tours of Ocala

Attraction
Dunnellon

Agricultural entertainment experience offering guided farm tours in the Dunnellon/Ocala area.

family-friendly
Florida Citrus Tower

Florida Citrus Tower

Attraction
Clermont

Iconic 226-foot observation tower built in 1956 to overlook miles of orange groves. The 360-degree deck offers views across eight counties, and the base houses a cafe, museum, and event space. Recently renovated and reopened in 2023.

family-friendly
Fort King National Historic Landmark

Fort King National Historic Landmark

Attraction
Ocala

Forty-acre National Historic Landmark preserving the site of a major Second Seminole War military post. A full-scale replica fort, interactive visitor center, heritage garden, and nature trails bring 1827 Florida frontier history to life.

family-friendly
Fun 2 Dive - Swim with Manatees

Fun 2 Dive - Swim with Manatees

Attraction
Crystal River

Crystal River manatee swim tour operator since 1995 offering classic, small-group, and private tours with all-inclusive gear, in-water guides, and professional photography.

family-friendly
Game On Clermont

Game On Clermont

Attraction
Clermont

Gaming and entertainment venue

familyfamily-friendly
Gazebo at Lake Sumter Landing in The Villages

Gazebo at Lake Sumter Landing in The Villages

Attraction
The Villages

The iconic gazebo at Lake Sumter Landing — the heart of nightly entertainment in The Villages. Live music, dancing under the stars, and the kind of community energy that makes this place special.

live-musicfamily-friendly
Homosassa Springs Wildlife Park Visitor Center

Homosassa Springs Wildlife Park Visitor Center

Attraction
homosassa

Visitor center for the Ellie Schiller Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park on Suncoast Boulevard, serving as a gateway to the park's manatee viewing and native wildlife exhibits.

Howey Mansion

Howey Mansion

Attraction $$
Howey-in-the-Hills

Mediterranean Revival mansion built in 1925 by town founder William J. Howey. Now used as an event venue with occasional tours.

family-friendly
Island Girl Cruises

Island Girl Cruises

Attraction
homosassa

Join us for a narrated boat tour filled with fun, wildlife, and stunning views of the picturesque Homosassa River.

dog-friendlyfamily-friendly
Jones Brothers Air & Seaplane Adventures

Jones Brothers Air & Seaplane Adventures

Attraction $$$
Tavares

Take off from America's Seaplane City on a scenic flight over Central Florida's stunning lake country. From quick scenic hops to fly-in lunch excursions, this is a bucket-list Florida experience.

family-friendly
Kaceys Custom Adventures Kayak Rentals and Tours

Kaceys Custom Adventures Kayak Rentals and Tours

Attraction
Crystal River

Clear kayak and paddleboard rental outfitter at Pete's Pier Marina, the closest shop to Three Sisters and Hunter Springs, offering manatee kayak tours including sunset and glow tours.

family-friendly
Lady of the Lakes Renaissance Faire

Lady of the Lakes Renaissance Faire

Attraction
Tavares

Step into the adventure at the Lady of the Lakes Renaissance Faire, where participants immerse themselves in the intrigue of the Gunpowder Plot of 1606 with interactive games and artisan showcases.

family-friendly
Lake Sumter Landing Boat Tour

Lake Sumter Landing Boat Tour

Attraction
The Villages

Scenic boat tours departing from Lake Sumter Landing, offering a relaxing ride on the lake with views of The Villages waterfront. A fun way to see the area from the water.

family-friendly
Leesburg Animal Park

Leesburg Animal Park

Attraction
Leesburg

A family-owned animal park in Leesburg with over 50 species of animals. Offers feeding experiences, pony rides, a train ride, and seasonal events including Easter egg hunts and a fall festival. Pre-registration required for special events.

familyoutdoorfamily-friendly
Lost Spring Lake

Lost Spring Lake

Attraction
Ocala

Spring-fed emerald lake inside Big Cliff Canyon at The Canyons Zip Line and Adventure Park in Ocala, offering kayak tours through towering limestone cliffs and a 1,100-foot zip line over the water.

family-friendlydog-friendly