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jblum8156 05-20-2010 11:37 PM

Stop by the AAA office in Spanish Springs or Lake Sumter Landing. They have some booklets on day trips in Fla. with maps and all.

PR1234 02-06-2012 10:03 PM

Lots of good suggestions, but always looking for more!!

cappyjon431 02-06-2012 10:33 PM

we've only been in TV since September, but so far we have done Disney, St. Augustine, Clearwater, Cedar Key, Mount Dora, Crystal River, and Dunedin. We've had a wonderful time at each location.

natickdan 02-07-2012 07:59 AM

Although we missed the aforementioned art show, we visted Mount Dora yesterday and found it to be a great place with lots of small shops ( art, antiques, clothing ). I've heard it can be busy during the weekend, so we opted for a weekday trip. Mount Dora is less than an hour from TV and it will be high on our list to take our guests in the future.

We had a great lunch at The Windsor Rose Tea Room. This is a small unique restaurant that makes fantastic pot pies and also offers a great tea selection.

janmcn 02-07-2012 09:55 AM

The Florida State Fair opens Friday, Feb 10 in Tampa at the fairgrounds, I4 exit 1.

George Bieniaszek 02-07-2012 10:28 AM

If you Google "day trips central florida" you will see many great ideas and destinations!!

PR1234 02-07-2012 11:52 AM

Thanks George! I would also like to add The Stetson Mansion in Deland. Great day trip...not only is the mansion beautiful, they decorate it for the holiday which is very nice.

pklein9747 02-08-2012 07:25 PM

Went to Rainbow Springs State Park today. Beautiful park with crystal clear spring water. Swimming, canoeing, kayaking available. Large picnic area and very clean restrooms. Nice trails to meander through the park. They are currently repairing the waterfalls which must be lovely when they are running. The visitors center is also currently under repair (had a small fire 5 weeks ago). So, if you go, bring water/something to drink and lunch.

Very easy to get to...44 West to 41 North. Took about one hour to get there. Also found a very nice Italian restaurant to have an early dinner on the way home. Called Little Joey's Pizzeria Restaurant in Holder on the corner of 41 and N. Lecanto Highway (About 10 minutes from the state park). On Wednesdays they have a 16" pizza for only $6.99...and it was delicious!!!

All around a great day!!

whippersnapper 02-08-2012 08:25 PM

Things I want to try when i Get to TV

Mountain Biking in Santos
Santos–Bike Trails East
http://www.singletracks.com/blog/wp-...8/03/jump1.jpg

Zip line fun
The Canyons Zip Line
http://zipthecanyons.com/files/image...a2_500_0_0.jpg

Don Garlits Museum
Don Garlits Ocala, FL Museum/Swamp Rat AA/FD

Airboat Rides Tom and Jerry's 06-18-2012 03:39 PM

Airboat Rides near the Villages
 
Airboat Rides Tom & Jerry's offers specials to The Villages.
One hour airboat tours,free gator photos,free fish feeding, clear springs, and lots of beautiful sites along the way. Minutes from Catfish Johnny's and Harber Lights Restuarants. They have coupons in Daily Sun :a040::a040:[IMG][B] 2 minutes of I-75 Exit 321 at turtleback rv resort

riverfisher 10-14-2012 09:43 AM

Crystal River - Swimming with the Manatees / Kayaking - River Ventures Manatee Tours

Homosassa Springs - Ellie Schiller State Wildlife Park - Low cost fun

Dunnellon - Tube down the Rainbow River - KP Hole State Park / Rainbow River State park

Chiefland - Manatee Springs State Park - Swim in the spring

Crystal River - Fishing - Captain Dan Clymer - Racin Mullet Charters

rubicon 10-14-2012 09:59 AM

:DI like going for drives to my local CVS:D

mainlander 10-14-2012 10:09 AM

Day trip.
 
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Originally Posted by cabo35 (Post 88996)
I'm not sure if this topic has been posted before. I know that the theme parks are a natural, but, perhaps narrow it down a little like, "going to Jimmy Buffett's for lunch." We park at Portofino, walk through the village, get on a free launch, cruise over to City Walk, no admission fee and go to Jimmy Buffett's.

We were pleasantly surprised at a recent visit to the Austin Carriage Museum in Weirsdale, just a short distance from the Villages. We've heard some things about river cruises in Sanford. Has anyone done them?

Hi, Last March we took a trip to "Stetson" (hr's drive or less north) toured a beautifull old mansion and got great discounts from them for a rib place downtown, nice quait college town. Stetson, yes, invested the Steson hat. Worth the trip.

PR1234 10-14-2012 04:52 PM

I think you are referring to Deland....that is where the Stetson Mansion is.

Bogie Shooter 10-14-2012 05:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by riverfisher (Post 567609)
Crystal River - Swimming with the Manatees / Kayaking - River Ventures Manatee Tours

Homosassa Springs - Ellie Schiller State Wildlife Park - Low cost fun

Dunnellon - Tube down the Rainbow River - KP Hole State Park / Rainbow River State park

Chiefland - Manatee Springs State Park - Swim in the spring

Crystal River - Fishing - Captain Dan Clymer - Racin Mullet Charters

Yep, those all have been mentioned.
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