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Originally Posted by tekcormn
I am coming there Nov 10 thru the 14th from Minnesota to look at properties to buy.
Where is the ideal location that is close to all the attractions and activities.
Also do Lakeside Landings residents have access to the Villages and the shops, restaurants, etc. Would appreciate any advice I can get. I will be staying at
the Waterfront Inn. I am 64 , male and single ! THANKS !!!
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One poster suggested bringing along a camera that shoots video which is a very good idea. Another poster suggested contacting The Villages' sales office to arrange a lifestyle visit, and if you want to do that, I would call the sales office ASAP if you want to do a lifestyle visit in November. If you end up staying at the Waterfront Inn it is very nice, and you will be right at Lake Sumter Landing which is one of the three squares (Spanish Springs, Lake Sumter Landing and Brownwood) in The Villages. If you do end up staying at the Waterfront Inn, consider renting a golf cart to get the experience of driving one.
I would also recommend taking the trolley tour of The Villages which leaves from the sales offices at either Lake Sumter Landing or Brownwood. The trolley tour lasts about one hour, and it is narrated by a resident of The Villages. You won't get to see all of The Villages, but it will give you a taste of what the newer areas of The Villages are like. If you stop (or call) the sales office, they can tell you what time the trolley tours are scheduled for.
Visit the squares at night. There is free entertainment (music and dancing) at each square 7 nights a week (unless the weather is bad) from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Some of the country clubs also have entertainment at night; Bonifay Country Club on the south side of The Villages comes to mind for entertainment at night.
As far as location goes, that is a personal preference, depending on how close one wants to be to shopping, a particular golf course, rec. center, etc.
The Villages' population is now over 100,000 people, so it is not a small town. From north end to south end of The Villages is about 12 miles (maybe more), and from east to west is about 7 miles (someone correct me if those distances are not right).
While you are in The Villages, don't hesitate to ask people questions. Most people are very glad to share their experiences with you.
This wannabee hopes you have a great visit; in four days you won't get to see everything, but hopefully you will get a taste of what The Villages lifestyle is all about.