What to do and see in The Villages, Florida (FL): The Best Things to do Good for a Rainy Day

November 23, 2021 Nicolette Lion

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

3560 Buena Vista Blvd, The Villages, FL +1 352-674-8390 http://www.pictaram.com/place/dwight-d-eisenhower-recreation-center/242457578
Excellent
88%
Good
10%
Satisfactory
1%
Poor
0%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

5.0 based on 772 reviews

Eisenhower Regional Recreation Center

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. Cane Garden Country Club

1728 Bailey Trl, The Villages, FL 32162-2282 +1 352-750-0627 http://www.golfthevillages.com/championship-golf/champDetail.asp?course=CANE%20GARDEN
Excellent
46%
Good
39%
Satisfactory
10%
Poor
4%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 175 reviews

Cane Garden Country Club

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.

3. Peterbrooke Chocolatier

1087 Canal St, The Villages, FL 32162-1687 +1 352-391-5877 http://Peterbrooke.com
Excellent
49%
Good
46%
Satisfactory
3%
Poor
3%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 37 reviews

Peterbrooke Chocolatier

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!

4. Ancient Olive

1111 Canal St, The Villages, FL 32162-1688 +1 352-750-5499 http://theancientolive.com
Excellent
70%
Good
26%
Satisfactory
4%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 23 reviews

Ancient Olive

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.

5. The Fresh Market

3740 Wedgewood Ln, The Villages, FL 32162-9319 +1 352-391-9620 http://www.thefreshmarket.com/
Excellent
66%
Good
27%
Satisfactory
3%
Poor
4%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 224 reviews

The Fresh Market

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.

6. Savannah Center

1575 Buena Vista Blvd, The Villages, FL 32164 +1 352-753-2270 http://www.thevillagesentertainment.com/savannah-center
Excellent
56%
Good
28%
Satisfactory
12%
Poor
2%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 156 reviews

Savannah Center

Reviewed By ALDVILLAGER

Good venue no bad seats buy early I like stadium seating most comfortable will soon be able to purchase at liosk

7. The Rustic Rose

3646 Kiessel Rd, The Villages, FL 32163-2910 +1 352-399-5407 http://www.therusticrose.net
Excellent
76%
Good
19%
Satisfactory
6%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 54 reviews

The Rustic Rose

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.

8. Sharon L. Morse Performing Arts Center

1051 Main St, The Villages, FL 32159-7702 +1 352-751-7799 http://www.thesharon.com/
Excellent
71%
Good
16%
Satisfactory
7%
Poor
3%
Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 148 reviews

Sharon L. Morse Performing Arts Center

Reviewed By 483carolr - Bloomington, United States

Great performance facility. Don’t think there’s a bad seat in the house. We saw The 4 Tops and it was a great time.

9. Old Mill Playhouse

1000 Old Mill Run, The Villages, FL 32162-1676 +1 352-259-1111 http://www.thevillagestheatres.com/PLAYHOUSE.html
Excellent
48%
Good
44%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
4%
Terrible
4%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 25 reviews

Old Mill Playhouse

Reviewed By 379jenniferh - Brentwood, United States

This is the cleanest movie theater ever! No weird smells! Good concessions; popcorn, candy, icees, hot dogs too-no alcohol. Theater is in good condition. Bucket seats that lean back and have cupholder armrests but no recliner footrests. Not very many people at a 415 showing. Booster seats available for free for small kids, they are in the theater (red blocks), just pick one up if need be, would probabaly also work for some lumbar support. Nice, friendly staff Very clean restrooms. 3D movie we saw was good.

10. Barnstorm Theater

2720 Brownwood Blvd, The Villages, FL 32163-2002 +1 352-259-1111 http://www.thevillagestheatres.com/BARNSTORM.html
Excellent
68%
Good
25%
Satisfactory
5%
Poor
0%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 40 reviews

Barnstorm Theater

Reviewed By jmeddick - The Villages, United States

The Barnstorm theater has a wonderful sound system and great stadium seating. The seats are comfortable and the staff are friendly and helpful. The popcorn is fresh and delicious. Take a jacket because it can get cold like most places in The Villages.

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