That’s a great idea, is this something that you need to pre-register for or can you just show up?

[rsmurano]

There are pockets where you can’t get to legally in a golf cart. For example on trailwinds on 466a where Jersey mikes, Lowe’s, Starbucks are located. Houses all around, your golfing right next door, but can’t get there. Same goes for freedom plaza where sunny pint is.

[Grill Meister]

My suggestion is for you and your wife to enlist in The Villages' Resident Academy. Go to the headquaters office in Sumter Landing and sign up. It's the greatest way to learn all you want to know about your new home.

Welcome

Good morning, I have already downloaded “The Villages GPS”.
Can you tell me the second one?

Great piece of advice and we certainly will do that.

[Ignatz]

Another tip is to read the signage posted along the MM paths. They’re green in color and provide directional arrows to the paths and nearby attractions.

Also watch for smaller white signs (about the size of a speed limit sign) that states “No golf carts past this point”. They are there to keep you from driving on roads that a cart shouldn’t be on.

Street legal carts are a different story of course.

It’s not hard, really! Have fun, be safe, and welcome to TV!!!

[Heytubes]

The app you pay for is best.

[Papa_lecki]

Originally Posted by Wenham

My wife and I are closing on a home in The Villages in mid August so needless to say we have a lot to learn.
My question is, Are there any restricted roads in The Villages property where you are not allowed to drive a golf car?

The first week of driving golf cart is scary (knowing where you can and can’t drive) - in a week or two, you will be a pro.

Generally, there are signs that say no golf carts past this point.
In the southern area, the walking trails have 2 poles at the entrance, golf cart paths (MMP) have 1 pole.
At many village entrances (with the automatic arm) there is a multi modal path to the left and the right.

[Papa_lecki]

Also, if you are north of 44, directions are pretty easy, there are 2 main roads that go North/South - and a few secondary roads that go East/West.

[dp.reed]

Download the free Villages App. It has a GPS system. Or download The Villages GPS App, which has a subscription fee. I prefer The Villages GPS App.
Either one will navigate you within The Villages safely.
Do not use Google Maps or iPhone’s maps app and try to navigate with them by selecting “Bike”. Bikes can go where carts can’t.

[dewilson58]

Originally Posted by Heytubes

The app you pay for is best.

Actually, the free app from The Villages is best.

The purchase app goes down A LOT more.
The purchase app is NOT as current as the free app.

[BobbyM46]

Get the Villages GPS to help with your navigation as a newbie. Welcome to The Villages!

[NoMo50]

Originally Posted by Wenham

Good morning, I have already downloaded “The Villages GPS”.
Can you tell me the second one?

The 2nd one would be The Villages app. It has a navigation module built in, but it can be wonky at times. The Villages GPS app is an app you purchase, and last year it was changed to an annual payment. Originally, it was a one-time payment. But, the pay app is superior to the navigation included in the free app. After your initial year with the pay app, you may find you no longer need it. That is, of course, unless you venture out into new areas.

Welcome to The Villages, and congrats on your new home!

[MidWestIA]

Usually cannot drive a cart on any 4 lane road. Download The Villages app for directions or google map and tell it you are a bicycle works better above hwy 44

Great, I bought that one last week.