[784caroline]

If you are looking for a very nice "short" trip from the VIllages try Venice Florida. They have a nice walking area with shops and Venice sits on the Gulf and has a "jetty" where you can walk into the Gulf and enjoy scenry, wildlife and kyakers. From what I understand, Venice was very popular years ago and has some age under its belt, but it was a still a very nice place to stop and enjoy the sites.

[Whalen]

Originally Posted by 784caroline

If you are looking for a very nice "short" trip from the VIllages try Venice Florida. They have a nice walking area with shops and Venice sits on the Gulf and has a "jetty" where you can walk into the Gulf and enjoy scenry, wildlife and kyakers. From what I understand, Venice was very popular years ago and has some age under its belt, but it was a still a very nice place to stop and enjoy the sites.

How long was the trip?
Have cousins who live there and was wondering how far away it was.

[784caroline]

Its is about 150 miles from The villages straight down 75 with no tolls that I remember. Plan on 2 1/2 hours driving time one way.

[Niels]

My older sister visited Venice. She really liked it and recommended it to me.

When I move to TV, I intend to go down there sometime for a day trip.