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Local Directory

Restaurants, bars, venues, and more across the region

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1885 Brooksville Train Depot

1885 Brooksville Train Depot

Attraction
Crystal River

Restored 1885 cypress-and-cedar railroad depot now housing a museum with train artifacts, HO model railroad displays, and a 1925 LaFrance fire engine the kids can climb on. Built by the Florida Southern Railway and lovingly restored in 1992.

family-friendly
Beef 'O' Brady's

Beef 'O' Brady's

Bar $$
Crystal River

Family-friendly sports bar chain serving wings, burgers, and pub fare with plenty of TVs for game day. The kind of place where you can bring the kids and still catch the game.

indoor
Botanico Tacos & Tequila

Botanico Tacos & Tequila

Restaurant
Mount Dora

Modern Mexican restaurant with roots in the vibrant flavors of Vera Cruz, offering creative tapas, tequila pairings, and an outdoor dining area with swings for kids and adults.

indoor
Bud Mc Kethan Park

Bud Mc Kethan Park

Attraction
Crystal River

Simple neighborhood park offering a kids' play structure & 3 lighted tennis courts.

family-friendly
Eden Abbey Brewing Community

Eden Abbey Brewing Community

Restaurant $$
Mount Dora

Family-owned Mount Dora brewpub with 14 taps of Belgian-inspired house-brewed beers, scratch-made empanadas, Wagyu burgers, and a backyard where kids can run free. Sunday brunch comes with live music — the whole package.

indoor
Foxtail Coffee Co. - Tavares

Foxtail Coffee Co. - Tavares

Cafe $$
Tavares

Orlando-based specialty coffee chain housed in a beautifully remodeled historic home in Tavares, featuring indoor and outdoor seating with dedicated play spaces for kids.

indoor
Old Homosassa Heritage Park and Working Waterfront

Old Homosassa Heritage Park and Working Waterfront

Other
Crystal River

Community waterfront park on the Homosassa River featuring picnic areas, a shrimp boat playground for kids, and commercial waterfront operations, with plans for walking trails and a history museum.

Red Robin Gourmet Burgers and Brews

Red Robin Gourmet Burgers and Brews

Bar $$
Ocala

Casual burger chain known for bottomless steak fries and a massive menu of gourmet burgers. The campfire sauce is addictive, and the kids menu keeps families coming back.

indoor
Rogers Park Splash Pad

Rogers Park Splash Pad

Attraction
Leesburg

Free splash pad in Leesburg's Rogers Park at Venetian Gardens, providing water play for kids during warm weather months.

family-friendly
Rookies Family Grille & Bar

Rookies Family Grille & Bar

Bar $$
Crystal River

Lively, family-run sports bar & American grill offering lots of TVs, a kids' menu, patio & karaoke.

indoor
Rusted Jade Art Collective

Rusted Jade Art Collective

Other
Crystal River

Tattoo shop and art gallery in Brooksville featuring a versatile team of artists, gallery exhibitions, workshops, events, and a Kids Art Social Club for ages 4-10.

Snooky Park

Snooky Park

Other
The Villages

Small community park in Lady Lake with playground equipment and open green space. A neighborhood gem for families with young kids.

Uncle Donald's Farm

Uncle Donald's Farm

Attraction
The Villages

Fifty-acre family-owned petting farm where kids can feed goats, milk a goat, go on hayrides, and meet llamas, deer, and even alligators. A hands-on farm experience that's been running since 1980.

family-friendly
Wildwood Splash Pad

Wildwood Splash Pad

Other
Wildwood

Free public splash pad in Wildwood offering water play for kids at Walker Road park.

family-friendly