Daniel's Guidebook
Food Scene
Most restaraunts and bars close at 9pm. If you are looking for a place to eat or find entertainment after 9pm this is the perfect location they are open Sun-Tuesday until 10pm Wed-Saturday until 2pm. Different nights offer different activities such as Karaoke, bingo, and Trivia night. There is a dance floor which opens up Saturday nights with people of all ages dancing the night away until 2am
Margarita Republic
1102 Main StMost restaraunts and bars close at 9pm. If you are looking for a place to eat or find entertainment after 9pm this is the perfect location they are open Sun-Tuesday until 10pm Wed-Saturday until 2pm. Different nights offer different activities such as Karaoke, bingo, and Trivia night. There is a dance floor which opens up Saturday nights with people of all ages dancing the night away until 2am
Get place to eat and unwind after a long day. If you go try their steak. Reservations are recommended.
https://www.legacyrestaurant.com/
The Legacy Restaurant at Nancy Lopez Country Club
17135 Buena Vista BlvdGet place to eat and unwind after a long day. If you go try their steak. Reservations are recommended.
https://www.legacyrestaurant.com/
Chop House at Lake Sumter
1045 Old Camp RdGreat place if you like steaks and an elegant menu
Eatons beach is a great place to go to grab a bit to eat and it offers great views. while you are there you can also enjoy swimming and other water activities.
Eatons Beach, Florida 32195, USA
Eatons beach is a great place to go to grab a bit to eat and it offers great views. while you are there you can also enjoy swimming and other water activities.
Sightseeing
This is one of three town squares in the villages, Spanish springs is the closes town square to the house. This is considered the downtown of the villages, there is shopping, resaurants, bars, a movie theater etc and there is free daily live entertainment from 4-9pm. This is a great place to meet new people and have some fun. I have a few foldable chairs in the closet near the guest bathroom, feel free to use them if you go to the town square.
75 locals recommend
Spanish Springs Town Square
1120 Main StThis is one of three town squares in the villages, Spanish springs is the closes town square to the house. This is considered the downtown of the villages, there is shopping, resaurants, bars, a movie theater etc and there is free daily live entertainment from 4-9pm. This is a great place to meet new people and have some fun. I have a few foldable chairs in the closet near the guest bathroom, feel free to use them if you go to the town square.
Dragon Flower Winery
11025 SE Hwy 42Great place to enjoy handcrafted wines.
If you enjoy nature and want a relaxing place to spend the day. Silver springs state park is a nice place to go. You can enjoy swimming, canoeing and glass bottom boat tour's. It is located about 35mins from the house.
218 locals recommend
Silver Springs State Park
5656 East Silver Springs BoulevardIf you enjoy nature and want a relaxing place to spend the day. Silver springs state park is a nice place to go. You can enjoy swimming, canoeing and glass bottom boat tour's. It is located about 35mins from the house.
If youare feeling a bit adventures canyons zip line is the place for you. There are a few zip line, kayak, and horseback riding tours offered which give you great views.
137 locals recommend
The Canyons Zip Line and Adventure Park
8045 NW Gainesville RdIf youare feeling a bit adventures canyons zip line is the place for you. There are a few zip line, kayak, and horseback riding tours offered which give you great views.
If you are into cars and learning some history behind racing cars this is a great place to visit
19 locals recommend
Don Garlits Museum of Drag Racing
13700 SW 16th AveIf you are into cars and learning some history behind racing cars this is a great place to visit
City advice
Getting around
Golf Cart Rental
If you would like to rent a golf the two companies which previous guest have used and were satisfied with are 1st cart rental and village's golf cart. 1st cart rental's number is 352-234-6022 they deliver and offer gas golf carts. The village's golf cart website is: https://www.thevillagesgolfcars.com/rentals/
they charge $45 per day or $225 per week for a 4 seater, $25 per day or $125 per week for a 2 seater I believe they are a larger company their number is 352-753-6750.
Don't miss
Free nighly entertainment
The village's has three town squares, which offers free nightly entertainment/performances each night. Here is a link which shows which performers will perform at each Square. The performance is between 5-9pm each night.
https://www.thevillagesentertainment.com/town-squares/