Local Directory — The Villages, Ocala & Central Florida
Restaurants, bars, venues, and more across the region
Two Old Hags Wine Shoppe
LeesburgLeesburg's original wine bar since 2007 on Main Street, offering an eclectic selection of wines you won't find elsewhere, with a bring-your-own-food policy welcoming takeout from nearby downtown restaurants.
Two Tails Ranch
WillistonPrivate elephant sanctuary and conservation center offering guided tours. Home to retired circus and zoo elephants.
Twysted Vyne
InvernessCasual fine dining wine bar in downtown Inverness pairing a curated selection of quality wines and craft beers with an upscale bistro menu and live music from local musicians.
uncommon on sixth
LeesburgWorking artists' studio and gallery on Sixth Street in downtown Leesburg showcasing local art and creative works.
Valorie Vogel Art
homosassaValorie Vogel Art is an intimate art gallery and studio in Homosassa, showcasing original paintings that evoke female faces, animals, and landscapes in luminous dreamscapes.
Vanderbrew Coffee Shop
LeesburgA craft coffee shop and tea house in downtown Leesburg with sweet treats, a warm atmosphere, and the kind of careful attention to drinks that makes you want to linger. A welcome addition to the growing Leesburg downtown scene.
Venetian Gardens Park
LeesburgA gorgeous 100-acre waterfront park on Lake Harris with arched pedestrian bridges, island walkways, and panoramic lake views. The splash pad, playgrounds, and paved trails make it a perfect family outing.
Veterans Memorial Park
LeesburgMemorial park in Leesburg honoring military veterans with monuments, memorial displays, and a quiet space for reflection.
Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 8087
Mount DoraVFW Post 8087 in Mt Dora, FL, offers a community space for veterans and their families.
Victory Pointe
ClermontCommunity park and green space in Clermont providing recreation and outdoor enjoyment for families.
Vincent's Italian Restaurant
Mount DoraSimple Italian eatery serving a classic menu including garlic rolls & a range of pasta dishes.
Vintage on 5th
Crystal RiverUpscale dining in a historic Crystal River building. Refined atmosphere and a menu that rewards a leisurely evening.
Violette Hill Hay Farm
Mount Dora30-acre hands-on petting farm in Mount Dora offering capybara encounters, horse rides, hayrides, farm school classes, and seasonal events like pumpkin patches and Christmas on the Farm.
VKI Japanese Steakhouse
The VillagesTableside hibachi, sushi & Japanese kitchen entrees served in a sophisticated, warm-colored space.
W. H. Willoughby Park
summerfieldCommunity park in Summerfield with open space, picnic areas, and walking paths. A peaceful outdoor escape in the southern Villages area.
Waffles & Cream
Mount DoraCreative dessert shop in downtown Mount Dora serving fresh Liege waffle bites, mini donuts, scoop and soft-serve ice cream including dairy-free Dole options.
Wallace Brooks Park
InvernessHistoric waterfront park on Lake Henderson in Inverness with shuffleboard, walking paths, a scenic dock, and a boardwalk connecting to Liberty Park along the Withlacoochee Trail.
Wallace's at the Greenhouse
Crystal RiverA chef-owned scratch kitchen in Homosassa where the love of fresh, local ingredients shows in every dish. The setting inside a converted greenhouse is unique, and the menu changes with what's available. Worth planning around their limited schedule.
Warehouse Coffee Co.
Cozy, rustic coffee shop in Spring Hill offering freshly roasted specialty coffees, seasonal drinks, and gluten-free baked goods in a warm, inviting hangout atmosphere.
Waterfront Social
Crystal RiverIndoor/outdoor gathering spot on Kings Bay in Crystal River serving southern coastal dishes from scratch, with a tiki bar offering 180-degree bay views and sunset cocktails.