Location: The Villages
Top Things to do in The Villages
The 10 Best Free Things to do in The Villages, Florida (FL)
The Villages is a census-designated place (CDP) in Sumter County, Florida, United States. It shares its name with a broader master-planned age-restricted community that spreads into portions of Lake and Marion counties. The Villages consistently ranks as a very high growth area. The U.S. Census ranked The Villages as the fastest-growing U.S. city for the second year in a row (during the 12 months ending in July 2014); As of August 2017, the total population of The Villages reached 115,000 people, due to new areas stretching from Fruitland Park to CR 470.
Restaurants in The Villages
1. Eisenhower Regional Recreation Center
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 772 reviews
Reviewed By RobertWB - The Villages, United States
Military History Buffs should make plans to visit this regional recreation center in The Villages, Florida. This facility has what I would call real life history of the military on display on the walls and those items on display were donated by the veteran or the veterans family for display at the facility. There is so much military history to see one would have to spend all day viewing the items if they are serious about military history. Living the Life in The Villages Florida is so much fun and interesting, yall come.
2. Lake Sumter Landing
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 289 reviews
Reviewed By kellymanning2019 - Pilar de la Horadada, Spain
A beautiful little town with a great selection of bars, restaurants, cafes, shops, bakeries, etc. Everything you could ask for as well as a great town square, complete with music every night to suit all tastes, a boardwalk, boat rides and just a wonderfully friendly and relaxed atmosphere.
3. Cane Garden Country Club
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 175 reviews
Reviewed By Golfer0222 - The Villages, United States
Fife of us had breakfast here. Service was excellent. The food good and hot. Had the French Toast with 2 eggs and ham. Eggs cook perfect. Over easy. Ham was just a touch salty. Everyone said their breakfast was very good. Coffee was plenty and hot. All servers were wearing their masks. Seating outside was social distances.
4. Nancy Lopez Legacy Golf & Country Club
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 302 reviews
Reviewed By E3084UIwaynes
From beginning to end, a wonderful experience and delicious food. Our server Elkin made the night for us. Salmon special was great and the surf and turf didn’t disappoint. The cheesecake desserts were delicious. Oh, and you must try the whipped potatoes!
5. Peterbrooke Chocolatier
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 37 reviews
Reviewed By 551darlenep - The Villages, United States
We are so blessed to have a high quality chocolatier in The Villages. They never add paraffin in their products and the tastes are so pure. Having had chocolates in The Netherlands, Germany, Belgium and from Switzerland, Peterbrooke can seriously rival them all. The staff is very knowledgeable and helpful in our decision making process (which was VERY hard, considering their awesome variety!) Diabetic? Go for their sugar free version. Our last visit found us with their dark chocolate covered graham crackers in our bag (among other choices). OMG!! Our dinner guests went crazy over the way those crackers paired SO PERFECTLY with the big chewy zinfandel we served with it. Haven't tried it? You should!
6. Spanish Springs Town Square
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 651 reviews
Reviewed By jprh96 - The Villages, United States
This Town Square is among the best there is when it comes to dancing and food for a night of FUN.If you are ever in the area make sure you stop in to this Square after 5 pm till 9 PM .Live bands and dancing food and drinks. Oh yes did i tell you most people come by Golf Carts .This is the Villages lifestyle 365 days a year and if it's not your style of music there are 2 other place with Squares not far away .
7. Ancient Olive
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 23 reviews
Reviewed By susans974 - The Villages, United States
Delicious selection of oils to taste. Staff is very attentive and knowledgeable. They also have many other items to buy. Spreads, pasta, soup Mixes, olives, gift items etc. fun shop.
8. The Fresh Market
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 224 reviews
Reviewed By 2g0lfers - Travelers Rest, United States
Wonderful meats, great deli, yummy bakery items and roast chicken salad to die for!! Speaking of the bakery---they make my new favorite dessert--strawberry pillows (I think that's what they are called)--croissant filled with fresh berries, creamy filling, sprinkled with powdered sugar and drizzled with chocolate. We went shopping specifically to get one for my birthday treat---better than cake--and they had none in the case!! The lady working there said give me about 10 minutes and she made one for me---complete with Happy Birthday picks on top!!! Fresh Market is just THE BEST!! I keep a bag of their cooked, deveined frozen shrimp and several of their ultimate crab cakes in the freezer for last minute visitors, etc.
9. The Rustic Rose
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 54 reviews
Reviewed By Dreamersdoit1 - The Villages, United States
Much enjoyed the air conditioned shop on a hot day. Located near the Brownwood Market Square, the shopping offers paintings, ocean shells, and so much more. The staff wore masks and require people in the store to also wear masks. The number of shoppers are limited to allow for social distancing. Worth visiting and then cross the street to enjoy the western Market Square theme.
10. Brownwood Paddock Square
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 356 reviews
Reviewed By lisab71505 - Plainfield, United States
My parents live in The Villages and we always look forward to visiting Brownwood when we come for a visit. The people are always friendly and easygoing. There’s a lot of cute shops with lots of variety for people shopping (clothes, trinkets, home decor, etc..) Every night from 5-9pm there is love music to enjoy. There are drinks available, too (both alcoholic and non-alcoholic).
