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portferraro 07-24-2023 08:58 AM
Fun Places outside the Villages
 
We are looking for recommendations of beaches, restaurants, and other entertainment venues within 20 miles +/- of the Villages.

Thank you

pikeselectric 07-24-2023 09:18 AM
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Originally Posted by portferraro (Post 2238294)
We are looking for recommendations of beaches, restaurants, and other entertainment venues within 20 miles +/- of the Villages.

Thank you
Hi there! Unfortunately any beach/coast is going to be within an hour drive or more from The Villages. Crystal River is a beautiful place on the gulf side for restaurants and scenery. Crystal River is actually the ONLY town in the nation that it is legal to swim with the manatees on a professional tour, fun fact. It would be about a 45 minute drive to get to the area though. Downtown Ocala (within 30 minutes) offers great eats and bars as well. They recently renovated the area. Hope you or someone else finds this info helpful :thumbup: Have a great week! - Casandra with Pike's Electric 352-748-6251

Kelevision 07-24-2023 09:38 AM
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Originally Posted by portferraro (Post 2238294)
We are looking for recommendations of beaches, restaurants, and other entertainment venues within 20 miles +/- of the Villages.

Thank you
It would also depend on what area of the villages. I’m by Sawgrass Grove and from me to Orange Blossom CC in the northern Villages is about 15 miles.

dewilson58 07-24-2023 09:39 AM
The Freezer Box.

Bill14564 07-24-2023 09:42 AM
Downtown Leesburg has a number of restaurants of varying styles. Big Bass Grill and Catfish Johnnie's on Lake Panasofkee are worth looking into. Tavares, Mt Dora, and Ocala each have restaurants that are worth trying.

The Villages Gourmet Club has descriptions and reviews for most of the restaurants in the area.

justjim 07-24-2023 09:55 AM
Eaton’s Beach east on
42 near Weirsdale is a fun and different place you might try.

Normal 07-24-2023 01:46 PM
Homosassa
 
If you live south of 44, Homosassa State Park followed by a stop at the Freezer in Homosassa for an excellent bucket of steamed Cajun Shrimp and a pitcher of beer is fun. Tom and Jerry’s Air Boat rides is a good time too just outside of Coleman. If you can make it up north on a a Friday or Saturday morning, a stop at Marion Market can be exciting. Lakeridge winery is a nice stop too and it’s less than 15 minutes from Meggison and 470.

La lamy 07-25-2023 05:22 AM
Eaton's Beach is very close and it has a restaurant/bar/beach/water crafts to rent.

La lamy 07-25-2023 05:24 AM
Dora canal has pontoon rides in an incredibly enchanting setting. Totally recommend it.

daca55 07-25-2023 06:06 AM
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Dora canal has pontoon rides in an incredibly enchanting setting. Totally recommend it.
Hi, I take it that Dory Canal is near Mount Dora? Sounds like fun.

midiwiz 07-25-2023 06:12 AM
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Originally Posted by portferraro (Post 2238294)
We are looking for recommendations of beaches, restaurants, and other entertainment venues within 20 miles +/- of the Villages.

Thank you
I'll just throw in Ski Beach, but your request is extremely limiting as it's been already said - NOTHING. Perhaps you should do some google searches for what you are particularly looking for before you ask us? Maybe you didn't do your research before you moved here?

Whichever it is, you moved to the middle of nothing, just a bubble that looks like something... that's it.

Blackbird45 07-25-2023 06:39 AM
Mount Dora
 
I don't know if there still around but if so, there was a two-hour tour. On Craig Cat 2-Person Boat. First you follow them across the lake and through the canals and then on the way back you open them up and fly across the lake. Lots of fun. Plus, there are many restaurants in Mount Dora.
I did find a site: Plan a trip | CatBoat Adventures

garykoca427@gmail.com 07-25-2023 06:46 AM
I agree on Mt. Dora, the city, plus the Dora Canal ride. It is probably 30-45 minutes away, but well worth it.

Cobullymom 07-25-2023 06:56 AM
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Originally Posted by midiwiz (Post 2238519)
I'll just throw in Ski Beach, but your request is extremely limiting as it's been already said - NOTHING. Perhaps you should do some google searches for what you are particularly looking for before you ask us? Maybe you didn't do your research before you moved here?

Whichever it is, you moved to the middle of nothing, just a bubble that looks like something... that's it.
Always that one, just should have not answered....

wbilbrey99@gmail.com 07-25-2023 07:11 AM
Ski beach on 44, and the freezer for shrimp.


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