Guidebook to your stay in "The Villages"
Food Scene
LIGHTHOUSE POINT BAR & GRILL - Located at Sumter Town Square 925 Lakeshore Dr, The Villages, FL 32162-1691 is one of the best places to dine on the waterfront. This gets crazy busy during dinner time so I suggest a late lunch or early dinner (maybe between 2-4) to get seated outside. Don't sit inside because the food is average and the experience is the waterfront dining.
12 locals recommend
Lighthouse Point Bar & Grille
925 Lake Shore DrLIGHTHOUSE POINT BAR & GRILL - Located at Sumter Town Square 925 Lakeshore Dr, The Villages, FL 32162-1691 is one of the best places to dine on the waterfront. This gets crazy busy during dinner time so I suggest a late lunch or early dinner (maybe between 2-4) to get seated outside. Don't sit inside because the food is average and the experience is the waterfront dining.
Flippers Pizzeria is located in the beautiful, southwestern-themed Spanish Springs Town Square. Taste the The Village’s best pizza and enjoy a stroll around the square where you can find a variety of shops, free live entertainment and a one-of-a-kind hacienda-inspired ambiance.
13 locals recommend
Flippers Pizzeria
2523 US-27Flippers Pizzeria is located in the beautiful, southwestern-themed Spanish Springs Town Square. Taste the The Village’s best pizza and enjoy a stroll around the square where you can find a variety of shops, free live entertainment and a one-of-a-kind hacienda-inspired ambiance.
AROUND THE WORLD, ONE SIP AT A TIME
In 2007, two best friends dreamed up the first World of Beer in a little neighborhood called Westchase in Tampa, FL. What started as one of craft beers original bottle shops, has grown to be a gathering place for beer explorers & food lovers alike. So find great conversation, drink the best craft beers, cheer on your favorite team, and start making memories!
World of Beer Spanish Springs
994 Alverez AvenueAROUND THE WORLD, ONE SIP AT A TIME
In 2007, two best friends dreamed up the first World of Beer in a little neighborhood called Westchase in Tampa, FL. What started as one of craft beers original bottle shops, has grown to be a gathering place for beer explorers & food lovers alike. So find great conversation, drink the best craft beers, cheer on your favorite team, and start making memories!
Neighborhoods
Lake Sumter Landing Market Square is the most comprehensive, mixed-use waterfront development in all of Central Florida. Offering a beautiful waterfront setting that encapsulates a quaint, seaside village from the Northeast, and exciting entertainment and shopping options, Lake Sumter Landing has become a must-see destination for Villagers and visitors alike.
Lake Sumter Landing’s mix of local, regional and national businesses create a daily gathering spot for visitors and residents of The Villages. From a morning coffee at Starbucks, to lunch at the world-famous Johnny Rocket’s, shopping at BASS or a movie at Old Mill Playhouse theater—this unique, nautical atmosphere brings folks back time and time again. No matter the time of day, you’ll find the streets lined with golf cars and bicycles, centered among 55,000 homes—all just a golf car ride away.
70 locals recommend
Lake Sumter Landing
1000 Lake Sumter LandingLake Sumter Landing Market Square is the most comprehensive, mixed-use waterfront development in all of Central Florida. Offering a beautiful waterfront setting that encapsulates a quaint, seaside village from the Northeast, and exciting entertainment and shopping options, Lake Sumter Landing has become a must-see destination for Villagers and visitors alike.
Lake Sumter Landing’s mix of local, regional and national businesses create a daily gathering spot for visitors and residents of The Villages. From a morning coffee at Starbucks, to lunch at the world-famous Johnny Rocket’s, shopping at BASS or a movie at Old Mill Playhouse theater—this unique, nautical atmosphere brings folks back time and time again. No matter the time of day, you’ll find the streets lined with golf cars and bicycles, centered among 55,000 homes—all just a golf car ride away.
City advice
Customs and culture
Understanding Villages Guest Passes vs Resident Passes
Village Renters are eligible for either of two IDs. The ID will determine the level of access you will have to amenities during your stay in the Villages. I can provide a Free Guest Pass (issued by the Villages) I will need the Names, date of births and addresses of each guest before arrival. The passes will be waiting when you check-in.
Another option is the Resident card will be issued for a $50.00 fee. This gives the guest the ability to schedule golf tees times, access to the sports pools and identical benefits as a resident would have who lives full time in The Villages.