On the western edge of Sumter County lies the Withlacoochee State Trail, for bicyclists, roller-bladers, and walkers/hikers to enjoy nature without motorized vehicles. The trail is a 47 mile linear park running from just north of Dade City to Citrus Spring in Citrus County. The old Trilby railroad yard is the proposed site of the Welcome/Visitors station, which is in phase two of the park.

Dade Battlefield State Park
The Dade Battlefield State Park located at 7200 CR 603 in Bushnell, commemorates the battle between the Seminole warriors and the U.S. Military on December 28, 1835. The re-enactment of the battle is conducted every year on it's anniversary at the park. This beautiful 80-acre landmark features a pine flat woods nature trail, a playground for young and old alike and huge moss-draped live oak trees.

National Veterans' Cemetery
The Florida National Cemetery for the State of Florida is located south-west of Bushnell, at 6502 S.W. 102nd Avenue. The cemetery finds its home in a section of the Withlacoochee State Forest just off 1-75, @ exit 62, then west on CR 476-B.

The Sumter County Farmer's Market and Flea Market
The Sumter County Farmer's Market and Flea Market is nationally recognized and located on Highway 471 in downtown Webster. One of the largest in the nation, it covers over 40 acres, contains 2,000 stalls, accommodates over 1,200 dealers, and receives thousands of visitors annually. The Flea Market is open every Monday of the year while the popular cattle sale starts at noon every Tuesday and runs until all are sold. For further information, call (352) 793-2021.

The Withlacoochee State Trail
On the western edge of Sumter County lies the Withlacoochee State Trail, for bicyclists, roller-bladers, and walkers/hikers to enjoy nature without motorized vehicles. The trail is a 47 mile linear park running from just north of Dade City to Citrus Spring in Citrus County. The old Trilby railroad yard is the proposed site of the Welcome/Visitors station, which is in phase two of the park.

The City of Bushnell
Named in honor of J. W. Bushnell, the city of Bushnell was incorporated in 1912 when the courthouse was relocated from Sumterville. Today, the City of Bushnell, the county seat operates one of the smallest power facilities in the State of Florida, serving water, electric, and sanitation services to approximately 1,500 homes and businesses. Bushnell is a growing and dynamic community enjoyed by young and old alike. 2002 will see the debut of the new Bushnell Public Library and the new Veteran's Service Office. The new library will interface with Lake-Sumter Community College and other area libraries to provide members with access to the internet and all literary interests.

Center Hill
The very early history of Center Hill begins back in 1842. However it received its official name when Major Lovell's wife, Mrs. Carrie Lovell named this little town "Center Hill" as it was in the center of the county and on top of a hill.

Coleman
The community of Coleman was settled in 1882. Dr. B. F. Coleman is listed in the Florida Gazette in 1886-87 as one of the early citizens and is for whom the town was named. The main source of revenue was growing and selling oranges, but they also made a living raising cotton, cattle, sheep and hogs.

The City of Wildwood
The area received its name well before its incorporation as a town, when the telegraph industry strung new lines after the Seminole Indian population was displaced to the western states. A telegraph lineman called back in to the branch office in Monticello and when asked for his whereabouts, for the lack of a better name, tapped in W-I-L-D-W-O-O-D as a reasonable description of his location. Wildwood is at the crossroads of major highways and railroads: I-75, U.S. 301, SR 44, and the Florida Turnpike. It has several large industrial parks to accommodate new industry. The construction of a new City Hall was completed in 2000. A new 110-acre recreation complex site is currently being developed in sections over the next several years and should serve the needs of City residents of all ages for many years to come.

The City of Webster
Webster was first settled during 1855, making it the oldest incorporated town in Sumter County. The economy of Webster was based on the Citrus industry until the great freeze of 1894-95. Eventually, the growing and marketing of vegetables became Webster's main economic base, and Webster began to grow once more.

Croom-A-Coochee
Croom-A-Coochee is an unincorporated community in Sumter County, which has grown up adjacent to the Croom Wildlife Management Area (WMA). In addition to Croom, Sumter County offers hunting in the Green Swamp, Richloam, and Half Moon. Additionally, a new area has opened at the northeast end of Lake Panasoffkee. Just north of Sumter County, in Marion County is the Ocala National Forest, which also offers hunting, camping, hiking and horse riding trails, as well as fishing.

Oxford
Sometime around 1870 Oxford began to be settled. It was originally called Sandspur, but later changed to Oxford. On the road south of town, there was a pond that caused problems during the rainy seasons. Travelers were forced to get the help of teams of oxen to cross this section of the road, and this could have led to the name "Ox-ford."

Royal
A small community west of Hwy 301 and Wildwood, is the Home of the Royal Volunteer Fire Department and several churches.

The Villages
The Villages is a retirement community in northeastern Sumter County. It consists of homes and villas from the $80s to $600,000, 207 holes of golf, restaurants, taverns, bowling, live entertainment, movies, shopping, medical, dental and legal services. These all have the convenience of being golf cart accessible.

Sumterville
Sumterville proper is a cozy old village of about 100 inhabitants and has been twice elected the county seat. In the early days a stage line had operated from Tampa to Sumterville. It even continued operations when the railroad was built nearby and it took care of all transportation of passengers and freight items.

Lake Panasoffkee
Settled around 1880, Panasoffkee was known as the largest fruit center in the world. In addition to citrus, there were sugar cane mills. There were many lovely old colonial homes along the groves and plantations where Sea Island cotton, sugar cane, corn and sweet potatoes were also grown. The rivers and woods were teaming with fish and game, and social life centered on these activities. Winter tourists continue to enjoy the excellent hunting and fishing.