Local Directory — The Villages, Ocala & Central Florida
Restaurants, bars, venues, and more across the region
Savannah Center
The VillagesA premier performing arts venue hosting national touring acts, tribute bands, comedians, and community events. Seats over 1,000.
Sharon L. Morse Performing Arts Center
The VillagesIntimate performing arts theater on Spanish Springs Town Square. Hosts concerts, Broadway-style shows, and special events year-round.
Silver River Museum & Environmental Education Center
OcalaHidden gem inside Silver Springs State Park with 12,000 years of Florida history — prehistoric artifacts, rare fossils, and a pioneer cracker village with historic cabins and a one-room schoolhouse. Open to the public on weekends only.
Silver Springs State Park Glass Bottom Boat Tours
OcalaThe original glass-bottom boat experience, running since the 1870s. Thirty-minute tours depart every 15-20 minutes, with extended 90-minute deep tours at 11am, 1pm, and 3pm. Book ahead — they sell out.
Snorkeling With Manatees
Crystal RiverGuided snorkeling tours in Homosassa offering in-water manatee encounters with provided gear and expert guides, departing from the east side of the marina on Cherokee Way.
Sonnentag Theatre at the IceHouse
Mount DoraStoried 270-seat performing arts center since 1958 showcasing community theater & musicals.
Tavares History Museum
TavaresSmall history museum inside a replica of Tavares' original 1800s train station, featuring railroad artifacts, local memorabilia, and displays honoring Tavares High School and historic homes.
The Canyons Zip Line and Adventure Park
OcalaFlorida's only true canopy tour — soar up to 155 feet high on zip lines reaching 1,150 feet long over old limestone quarry canyons and spring-fed lakes. Kayaking and horseback riding too. Tours start at $59.
The Renaissance Building
Mount DoraA reputedly haunted grand hotel built in 1922 & renovated as a restaurant & art studios.
The Villages Polo Club
The VillagesWatch fast-paced polo matches on a 250-acre facility in the heart of The Villages. Tailgate on the sidelines, stomp the divots at halftime, and enjoy a quintessential Florida Sunday afternoon.
Tuscawilla Art Park
OcalaOutdoor art park in downtown Ocala featuring rotating sculpture installations and public art. A creative green space perfect for an afternoon walk among the artwork.