[jimjamuser]

Originally Posted by rjn5656

Suggestions on what to do with my grandkids when they come to visit. No interested in Disney and Universal.

Please don't let them drive a golf cart unsupervised. If they are young, you need to do something that lets them express their HIGH ENERGY levels. Swimming at a family pool would be helpful. You could take them to a pickle ball court in the afternoon when it is too hot for adults. Also they might like to shoot basketball. Kids seem to like the outdoor exercise machines. They will like the music at the squares and will dance with their grandparents if the kids (and grandparents) are young enough. I have seen families show up in the afternoon at softball fields. You can get equipment at the rec departments. There are tennis rackets available there and in the late afternoon most courts are empty. The rec departments have table tennis available on certain days, also rackets. Also, there are golf putting greens everywhere and golf driving ranges outside The Villages. Some kids like to fish in lakes also.
.......There is probably much more to do that I have not thought of.

[Alarmed]

These are two unique places sure to leave lasting memories on them. They did for me!

Silver Springs is a short visit but plan for all-day at Homosassa. There is a boat ride to the main park then all kinds of animals and exhibits. Great places to ditch the phones and see the real world.

[ChristyLeah]

Originally Posted by rjn5656

Suggestions on what to do with my grandkids when they come to visit. No interested in Disney and Universal.

They offer chocolate class at the chocolate store at Sumter Landing. Also, call Flippers, they offer Pizza camp. There is a indoor roller skating rink in Leesburg and also a playground there. Make up a scavenger hunt in the golf cart.

[Cupcake57]

Originally Posted by rjn5656

Suggestions on what to do with my grandkids when they come to visit. No interested in Disney and Universal.

Weeki Wachee for the mermaid show (girls love it) its old time kitschy.
Fenney Pool has food (and Grandma Juice) available from the Fenney Grill.
I ordered cheap dive toys and swim goggles from amazon-that goes over big. A few pool noodles are a good investment, too.
Dancing at the squares-especially if its rained that day and there are no crowds.
Prima has make your own pizza on the kids menu
Go to Michaels and get some cheap craft projects for a rainy day-a lanai activity
Frisbee golf by Hogeye Preserve (I think you can borrow the discs at Everglades)-it can be a swamp if its rained; use bug spray and closed toe shoes as its a pasture
watch the RC cars and boats at Everglades
we make it a rule that there's ice cream every day!
have fun; they still think you are cool/interesting

[Freeda]

Uncle Donald's Farm in Lady Lake - fun petting zoo.

For a rainy or hot day go to Lake Square Mall in Leesburg - all indoor activities: two playgrounds (one free; the other has a charge); bus ride around the mall (call to chk on hours); indoor go carts; outstanding video game arcade; neon lit bowling; food court; AMC movies (recliner seating; deluxe theaters); Books A Million has books and toys; added special events for children (chk the mall's website or call); and seasonal activities. For example, soon there will be a Halloween store - if it isn't there already.