Sunshine Village Resort is perfectly located to many of Florida’s best attractions, regional and local shopping, cultural and performance art venues, fishing, boating, hiking, biking and many more great life experiences. To the West within 40 minutes, are Florida’s well known Gulf Coast beaches and cities. As well, the beautiful East coast beaches of Daytona, Smyrna and Ormond are less than a day trip away.
While our resort is located within the quiet countryside of Sumter County, we are strategically located an equal distance from the action and adventure of both Orlando and Tampa; less than 1 hour.
Sporting and Recreational Activities
For the healthy lifestyle enthusiast there are plenty of outdoor activities to experience. You may go airboating, skydiving, play baseball with your grandchildren, play a round of golf, shoot some hoops, go camping, play disc golf, ride a horse, drop a line in fishing hole, or even go out on a kayak in one of the many lakes in Central Florida.
Area Golf Courses Include:
Amusement Parks:
Forests, Parks, Vineyards:
Historic Sites
Central Florida is home to many historic places. Here are a few located near by:
- Baker House
- Community of Royal
- Dade Battlefield Historic State Park
- Florida National Cemetery
- Fort Armstrong Historical Monument
Indoor Entertainment Activities
If you want a break from being in the sun, there are tons of things to do that take place inside air conditioned buildings. Each of the three Villages Town Centers offers a special atmosphere and plenty of fun. Check out the fully digital Barnstormer Theater in Brownwood followed by dining on the water at Amelia’s in Lake Sumter Landing. For dessert, consider Kilwin’s Chocolate and Ice Cream at Spanish Springs. All of these town center malls provide ample shopping and dining options, as well as free live entertainment 365 nights a year.
