Local Directory — The Villages, Ocala & Central Florida
Restaurants, bars, venues, and more across the region
Country Club of Mount Dora
Mount Dora18-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.
County Line Smokehouse & Spirits
weirsdaleWeirsdale's go-to for slow-smoked BBQ, born from a 50-year-old bar and a rediscovered brick smokehouse out back. Ribs are the signature, and there's live music, pool tables, and a full bar to round out the night.
County Line Smokehouse & Spirits
weirsdaleCounty Line Smokehouse -- a local venue in the VillaCala Vibes coverage area.
Cousin Vinnie's Family Sports Restaurant
LeesburgBuffalo-style sports pub known for many wing flavors & fried appetizers plus TVs, trivia & karaoke.
Cracker's Bar, Grill and Tiki
Crystal RiverFamiliar seafood choices served in a casual setting with a spacious waterfront bar & deck.
Crooked River Preserve
Clermont63-acre nature preserve between Lake Louisa and the Palatlakaha River with a 1.7-mile loop through forested wetlands, sinkholes, and cypress-lined riverbank. Free, with canoe access and clean restrooms at the trailhead.
Crump's Landing
homosassaLaid-back waterfront restaurant offering familiar seafood dishes, plus burgers & fried chicken.
Crystal River Archaeological State Park
Crystal RiverRemnants of the county's earliest human settlement, a prehistoric ceremonial center & burial mounds.
Crystal River Clear Kayak Tours
Crystal RiverPaddle transparent kayaks over Crystal River's impossibly clear springs, watching fish and manatees glide beneath your feet. The see-through hull makes every paddle stroke a window into Florida's underwater world.
Crystal River Library
Crystal RiverCoastal Region branch of the Citrus County Library System in Crystal River. Offers full library services and hosts Spanish classes, cooking demos, children's programs, and a variety of community events.
Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge & Visitor Center
Crystal RiverAn undeveloped winter haven for endangered manatees, with a picnic area, bay views & a gift shop.
Crystal River Preserve State Park
Crystal River20 miles of coastline with islands, inlets, trails, wildlife viewing, fishing & a visitor center.
Crystal River Town Square
Crystal RiverPublic gathering space in downtown Crystal River on North Citrus Avenue, hosting community events and surrounded by local shops and restaurants in Heritage Village.
Culver’s
The VillagesFast-food chain specializing in frozen custard & signature burgers made with Midwest beef & dairy.
D J & Gina's Lounge
summerfieldLocal neighborhood bar in Summerfield with a laid-back atmosphere, cold drinks, and a jukebox. The kind of place where everybody knows your name.
Dade Battlefield Historic State Park
Bushnell80-acre state park preserving the site of the 1835 Seminole ambush that started the Second Seminole War. A small museum with artifacts, an award-winning film, and an annual January battle reenactment that draws thousands. Peaceful walking trails through pine flatwoods and live oak hammock.
Dairy Queen Grill & Chill
InvernessClassic Dairy Queen serving Blizzards, Dilly Bars, burgers, and chicken strip baskets. If you need a quick soft-serve fix or a drive-through dinner, this is your spot.
Dan's Clam Stand
Crystal RiverHeaping baskets of fried seafood are found at this easygoing clam shack with picnic tables.