Are you looking to vacation or to purchase a home in an active adult retirement community in Central Florida? Wondering what fun things you can do nearby? Well there are so many attractions near our central Florida mobile RV community, that you might just need a little help sorting through it all. Sunshine Village located in Webster, FL in Sumter County, is only 40 minutes from the Gulf Coast and 80 minutes from Daytona Beach and other Atlantic Ocean beaches. As the name implies, the central area of Florida gives you access to take day trips to a limitless amount of nearby cities and attractions. The city of Orlando is only an hour away, where you can visit the famous Walt Disney World. With easy driving access onto highway I-75, you are accessible to all the big parks and both coasts of Florida, so you don’t have to choose between SeaWorld and Busch Gardens.
If you are the outdoor adventure type, go check out Canaveral National Seashore, which sits on a barrier reef located slightly north of Cocoa Beach, featuring 24 miles of pristine beaches, sand dunes, and a breathtaking lagoon. Bring your family in your RV and go camping, fishing, boating, swimming and beachcombing. Ocala National Park, just north of Orlando, offers another opportunity to get outdoors for some picturesque hiking and swimming. Or, travel southwest to Tampa / St. Pete / Clearwater in under 60 minutes.
Things to Do In Sumter County
Maybe you are wondering what is there to do in Sumter County if you want to stay more local? What makes living or vacationing in Sumter County desirable? Well, first off, it’s home to thousands of acres of fishing, boating, hiking and hunting. Plenty of wildlife including alligators, egrets, eagles, wild pigs and deer call Sumter County home. Did we forget to mention airboat rides?
If you want to escape from the hustle and bustle of the surrounding big cities then Sumter County has plenty of shopping, entertainment, historic landmarks and perfect fishing spots. Visit http://discoversumterfl.com/ for a list of adventures.
Sporting and Recreational Activities
You did say you were looking for an active adult community right? Well, 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.
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Historic Sites
Are you looking to experience culture? Then be sure to check out these historic places:
- 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.
