Guidebook for The Villages
Entertainment & Activities
With three town squares to choose from, we love Spanish Springs best because it is the most historic and has a home town feel to it. However, the sunsets at Lake Sumter Town Square are absolutely amazing. The great thing is that you can choose which square to visit and what entertainment you are in the mood for. You can use your golf cart for either of these town squares, Brownwood Town Square is a little further away and probably requires a vehicle - unless you don't mind a longer golf cart ride as part of your evening.
75 locals recommend
Spanish Springs Town Square
1120 Main StWith three town squares to choose from, we love Spanish Springs best because it is the most historic and has a home town feel to it. However, the sunsets at Lake Sumter Town Square are absolutely amazing. The great thing is that you can choose which square to visit and what entertainment you are in the mood for. You can use your golf cart for either of these town squares, Brownwood Town Square is a little further away and probably requires a vehicle - unless you don't mind a longer golf cart ride as part of your evening.
If you haven't visited Disney yet, now's the time! We particularly like to visit the parks at night when the weather is cooler and the lines are smaller. It's only a 40-50 minute drive and if you need a car, you can rent one right in The Villages at Lake Sumter square. Enterprise Car Rental has that small town feel and will even pick you up and drop you off - or you can drive your golf cart there and leave it parked in the lot.
3196 locals recommend
Walt Disney World Resort
If you haven't visited Disney yet, now's the time! We particularly like to visit the parks at night when the weather is cooler and the lines are smaller. It's only a 40-50 minute drive and if you need a car, you can rent one right in The Villages at Lake Sumter square. Enterprise Car Rental has that small town feel and will even pick you up and drop you off - or you can drive your golf cart there and leave it parked in the lot.
The striking, southern themed Savannah Center is well known for the arts and craft festivals held there, and the big name shows and performances featured throughout the year. World famous entertainers and celebrities speak and perform here, as well as nationally touring shows, orchestras, comedy acts and plenty of our own local talent. Call the box office at (352) 753-2270 to see what's playing during your visit.
11 locals recommend
Savannah Center
1545 North Buena Vista BlvdThe striking, southern themed Savannah Center is well known for the arts and craft festivals held there, and the big name shows and performances featured throughout the year. World famous entertainers and celebrities speak and perform here, as well as nationally touring shows, orchestras, comedy acts and plenty of our own local talent. Call the box office at (352) 753-2270 to see what's playing during your visit.
Bring your own lawn chairs and golf carts and tailgate with others who love to watch and enjoy "The Sport of Kings" - Polo season is in the spring and the fall - Polo matches are Fridays and Sundays and you can get your tickets at (352) 753-3229. Visit the polo website for more information on this great sport and find out what it's like to stomp the divots in your shorts! http://www.thevillagespoloclub.com
14 locals recommend
The Villages Polo Club
700 Buena Vista BlvdBring your own lawn chairs and golf carts and tailgate with others who love to watch and enjoy "The Sport of Kings" - Polo season is in the spring and the fall - Polo matches are Fridays and Sundays and you can get your tickets at (352) 753-3229. Visit the polo website for more information on this great sport and find out what it's like to stomp the divots in your shorts! http://www.thevillagespoloclub.com
Lake Sumter Landing
1000 Lake Sumter LandingLive music every night all all of the Villages Squares.
Getting Around
Enterprise is located in The Villages at Lake Sumter and is a short golf cart ride away, or you can request that they pick you up and drop you off.
6 locals recommend
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
1076 Lake Sumter LandingEnterprise is located in The Villages at Lake Sumter and is a short golf cart ride away, or you can request that they pick you up and drop you off.
Need to rent a golf cart? The Villages have golf cart rental locations at both Lake Sumter and Spanish Springs. The closest Golf Cart rental to our house is the Spanish Springs location. Call them for a rental (352) 750-3410.
11 locals recommend
The Villages Golf Cars
910 Bichara BlvdNeed to rent a golf cart? The Villages have golf cart rental locations at both Lake Sumter and Spanish Springs. The closest Golf Cart rental to our house is the Spanish Springs location. Call them for a rental (352) 750-3410.
Shopping
When you're ready to stock your fridge, Publix Super Market & Pharmacy is just 2 miles from the house.
Publix Super Market at Spanish Plaines Shopping Center
1566 Bella Cruz DriveWhen you're ready to stock your fridge, Publix Super Market & Pharmacy is just 2 miles from the house.
Food Scene
There's so many places to eat in The Villages, but just 2 miles away is the best egg white omelet ever. Just be prepared for a long line on Saturday or Sunday morning!
Denny's
1577 Bella Cruz DrThere's so many places to eat in The Villages, but just 2 miles away is the best egg white omelet ever. Just be prepared for a long line on Saturday or Sunday morning!
If you want a really good burger, the Cane Garden Country Club has the best! Sit outside in the shade by the pool or keep cool inside - You can get there by golf cart on Buena Vista Blvd.
14 locals recommend
Cane Garden Country Club
1726 Bailey TrailIf you want a really good burger, the Cane Garden Country Club has the best! Sit outside in the shade by the pool or keep cool inside - You can get there by golf cart on Buena Vista Blvd.
Enjoy a good lobster? Go to the Nancy Lopez Country Club on Monday nights. They have a great lobster special and you can take the golf cart via Buena Vista Blvd - just 2.9 miles away.
16 locals recommend
Lopez Legacy Golf & Country Club
17145 Buena Vista BlvdEnjoy a good lobster? Go to the Nancy Lopez Country Club on Monday nights. They have a great lobster special and you can take the golf cart via Buena Vista Blvd - just 2.9 miles away.
Want to see a show or listen to a singing waiter? This is the place. When Katie Belle Van Patten and husband John Decker first opened their restaurant back in 1851, they wanted to make sure that all guests were treated to a great meal and toe-tapping entertainment. Today, that tradition is alive and well. Great for an evening of good food, fun and dancing. They accept walk-in's and have a large dance floor when your feet start tapping.
6 locals recommend
Katie Belle's Restaurant
Want to see a show or listen to a singing waiter? This is the place. When Katie Belle Van Patten and husband John Decker first opened their restaurant back in 1851, they wanted to make sure that all guests were treated to a great meal and toe-tapping entertainment. Today, that tradition is alive and well. Great for an evening of good food, fun and dancing. They accept walk-in's and have a large dance floor when your feet start tapping.
Arts & Culture
Located in Spanish Springs Town Center, the Sharon Performing Arts Center brings Broadway quality entertainment to The Villages and is a golf cart ride away. Call the box office to purchase tickets for your visit. You may get to see Kenny G, The Spinners, a Gershwin Concert, illuminate, the Beachboys, or even a Cirque du Soleil. Visit their website to see what's coming up: http://www.thesharon.com
16 locals recommend
Sharon L. Morse Performing Arts Center
1051 Main StLocated in Spanish Springs Town Center, the Sharon Performing Arts Center brings Broadway quality entertainment to The Villages and is a golf cart ride away. Call the box office to purchase tickets for your visit. You may get to see Kenny G, The Spinners, a Gershwin Concert, illuminate, the Beachboys, or even a Cirque du Soleil. Visit their website to see what's coming up: http://www.thesharon.com
Enjoy a show, an old time movie or even a yoga class at the Savannah Rec Center. Daytime and nightly entertainment.
Scarlett O'Hara Theater at Savannah Regional Recreation Center
1575 Buena Vista BlvdEnjoy a show, an old time movie or even a yoga class at the Savannah Rec Center. Daytime and nightly entertainment.