One of the downfalls of The villages is absolutely very little for children and teenagers to do. Has others have suggested if it's warm enough there are certainly family pools, the parks in Orlando of course if you can stand a few hours on your feet and the heat, I would also suggest even for a 5 year old Ocala has a very nice museum only 40 minutes away, and there's a great teaching museum / zoo in Gainesville where you get a docent to walk with you personally and teach you about the animals. Venetian gardens in Leesburg is about 20 minutes away from most of the villages and is good for a child. There are lots of diners in and around the villages as well that are child safe and friendly. Red lobster, Olive garden, and the chains are very good too. For the adults who can take a 60 minute ride you should go to Winter Park and visit the Tiffany museum, Mount Dora for walking around and exploring wonderful retail stores as well as several interesting French and German restaurants for the adults but lunch time it's okay for kids. Enjoy yourself and if I were you I would talk to your CDD board and try to get one or two kids parks built
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