What is your best day trip out of the Bubble

[Villageshooter]

What is your day trip that you enjoy doing outside villages ? to eat some special place? any special beach you enjoy going to? We don't mind going to Tampa or Orlando to the beach for the Gulf or the Oceanside just looking for some neat things to do. Thanks in advance

[Schaumburger]

What is your day trip that you enjoy doing outside villages ? to eat some special place? any special beach you enjoy going to? We don't mind going to Tampa or Orlando to the beach for the Gulf or the Oceanside just looking for some neat things to do. Thanks in advance

I love going to SeaWorld. Also Clearwater Marine Aquarium, home of Winter, rescued dolphin and star of the movie that came out last year, A Dolphin's Tale.

[USNRet92]

I think a trip to a Costco will make me feel good:) We close on our new house in early July:):a040:
Ebsmom~

[buggyone]

Go to Homosassa Springs State Park by Crystal River. It is about an hour drive from The Villages. There is a zoo of Florida resident animals including a hippo. You will have to go there to get the story of how that is a Florida native animal. There are also rehabbed manatees in Crystal River headwaters and wild ones come up to the gate blocking the park from the river.

AAA discount is honored. Disabled veterans with proof get in free for life in all Florida state parks.

We also like to take a day trip to Clearwater Beach to the beach at Passa-Grill. Very nice.

Honeymoon Island State Park on the Gulf is not far from Tarpon Springs. Nice beach at Honeymoon Island and interesting town of Tarpon Springs.

[Phanatic Luvr]

I like a short afternoon trip to Mt. Dora and lunch at Goblins Market. I also enjoy going to Winter Park, very artsy fartsy, but very high end. Great restaurants and dog friendly.
And a definite two thumbs up for Clearwater Beach. The best!

[Floridagal]

We've been to Clearwater a few times and really enjoyed the day and also Winter Park is a great day away for nice food and a great boat ride.

[Schaumburger]

Go to Homosassa Springs State Park by Crystal River. It is about an hour drive from The Villages. There is a zoo of Florida resident animals including a hippo. You will have to go there to get the story of how that is a Florida native animal. There are also rehabbed manatees in Crystal River headwaters and wild ones come up to the gate blocking the park from the river.

AAA discount is honored. Disabled veterans with proof get in free for life in all Florida state parks.

We also like to take a day trip to Clearwater Beach to the beach at Passa-Grill. Very nice.

Honeymoon Island State Park on the Gulf is not far from Tarpon Springs. Nice beach at Honeymoon Island and interesting town of Tarpon Springs.

I second Homosassa Springs State Park -- especially if you have kids with you. Love the manatees.

[Luv2travel]

If you go to Homosassa Springs State Park, be sure to visit Lu, the hippo, for feeding time .

[asianthree]

Winter Park and the best wine store ever. tasting by the oz

[GOJODO]

Kayak the Rainbow River, put in at KP Hole.
Lunch at the Blue Gator in Dunnellon.
Paddle Crystal River, lunch at the Riverwatch Resturant.
Homosassa Springs, Wildlife State Park
Peck's Old Port Cove Restaurant, Ozello Trail, Crystal River
Tarpon Springs
Gainsville, Butterfly Rainforest
Kanapaha Botanical Gardens
Central Florida Airboat Tours out of Lake Jesup & Harney tour the mouth of the St. Johns River
Ducks Dam Diner in Moss bluff for good unhealthy breakfast
Yalaha Bakery, for pastries to die for
Mt. Dora- walking tour or Segway tour, boat tour, lunch at Pisces Rising.
Scallop fishing in the Gulf out of Crystal River

[Sable99]

Mom and I go to our condo on St. Augustine beach! That is, if it is not rented! Its the best of two worlds: the beach and the Old City.

[tpop1]

Go to Homosassa Springs State Park by Crystal River. It is about an hour drive from The Villages. There is a zoo of Florida resident animals including a hippo. You will have to go there to get the story of how that is a Florida native animal. There are also rehabbed manatees in Crystal River headwaters and wild ones come up to the gate blocking the park from the river.

AAA discount is honored. Disabled veterans with proof get in free for life in all Florida state parks.

We also like to take a day trip to Clearwater Beach to the beach at Passa-Grill. Very nice.

Honeymoon Island State Park on the Gulf is not far from Tarpon Springs. Nice beach at Honeymoon Island and interesting town of Tarpon Springs.

We follow-up our trip to Homosassa Springs State Park with dinner at Stumpknockers on the river bout 1/2 hour north...great all-u-can-eat catfish dinner!!!

[Barefoot]

What is your day trip that you enjoy doing outside villages ? to eat some special place? any special beach you enjoy going to? We don't mind going to Tampa or Orlando to the beach for the Gulf or the Oceanside just looking for some neat things to do. Thanks in advance

We enjoy Cedar Key.

[uujudy]

We enjoyed horseback riding in the Ocala National Forest, and we also enjoyed Captain Mike's Lazy River Cruise with dinner at Stumpknockers afterward.

[billethkid]

to Fort Lauderdale to get on a cruise ship.

btk

[mac9]

We love DeLeon Springs State Park. Great hiking trails, swimming, and just fun.

[Posh 08]

"Peck's Old Port Cove Restaurant, Ozello Trail, Crystal River"
:thumbup::thumbup::thumbup:

[Posh 08]

to Fort Lauderdale to get on a cruise ship.

btk

:thumbup::BigApplause:

[JLHart]

We love DeLeon Springs State Park. Great hiking trails, swimming, and just fun.

don't forget the unique and fun:

The Old Spanish Sugar Mill, Restaurant located in the DeLeon Springs State Recreation Area, Florida (http://www.planetdeland.com/sugarmill/sugarpage2.htm)

[Floridagal]

There is a book out called "Days Out In Central Florida from The Villages" by Gillian Birch, a village resident. It lists 15 places to go and see. I think it is a wonderful book if you are looking for places to go for a day away from TV.

[chuckinca]

We enjoy Cedar Key.


The Cedar Key Art Fest was fun and the food in the park was great!

Currently, we are on our way back to Norcal. First stop at one of our favs - Eufaula, Alabama and camping in Lakepoint State Park.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eufaula,_Al

http://www.alapark.com/LakepointResort/

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[jbdlfan]

St. Pete Beach!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Bill-n-Brillo]

A drive over to New Smyrna Beach for a burger at Breakers!!!

The Breakers Restaurant and Lounge | New Smyrna Beach (http://www.thebreakersnsb.com/)

If you're lucky enough, you can get a seat overlooking the beach/ocean. Not a fancy place at all - burgers and some old time ambiance....it works for us!

Bill :)

[mrsanborn]

Disney - bubble to bubble