The Villages Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
retirement community in Sumter County, Florida, United States
About The Villages
Retirees are attracted to The Villages by its lifestyle, a combination of recreation facilities, entertainment venues and social clubs that are designed to enrich retirement living. The developer advertises The Villages as "Florida's Friendliest Hometown." At the heart of The Villages are three old-fashioned town squares where you'll find plenty of modern day fun, including free nightly entertainment, modern movie theaters, and a colorful assortment of shopping and dining opportunities. Residents own their homes in one of more than 50 named villages. The oldest, Orange Blossom Hills, was built in the early 1970s and is now referred to as the Historic Side. Each village ranges in size up to about 1,000 homes and has a mail station where residents collect their mail. All have aNeighborhood R
Top Attractions in The Villages
Explore the best things to see and do in The Villages:
- ★Attend a Polo Match
- ★Brownwood Paddock Square
- ★Enroll in Camp Villages
- ★Go for a swim
- ★Lake Sumter Landing Market Square
- ★Play 18 holes of Championship Golf
- ★Play 9 holes of Executive Golf
- ★Spanish Springs Town Square
Where to Eat in The Villages
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Legacy Restaurant at the Nancy Lopez Country Club
- 🍴Palmer Legends Country Club
Where to Stay in The Villages
- 🏨Comfort Suites
- 🏨Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites
- 🏨The Villages Hometown Property Management
- 🏨The Villages Lifestyle Preview Plan
- 🏨The Waterfront Inn
- 🏨VillagersHomes4Rent
The Villages Travel Guide Sections
Our comprehensive guide covers 12 sections including: