Patricia’s guidebook
Sightseeing
Eight minutes from home. A small city in itself. Great to go for lunch and just walk/drive around. Lots of different events.
Address: 1750 NW 80th Ave, Ocala, FL 34482
Phone: (352) 414-7900
133 habitants recommandent
World Equestrian Center
1750 Northwest 80th AvenueEight minutes from home. A small city in itself. Great to go for lunch and just walk/drive around. Lots of different events.
Address: 1750 NW 80th Ave, Ocala, FL 34482
Phone: (352) 414-7900
Have inexpensive 1 to 2 hour kayak rentals.
Silver Springs State Park, formerly known as Silver River State Park, is a Florida state park located on the Silver River in Marion County. The park contains Silver Springs, Florida's first tourist attraction. The Silver Springs attraction dates to the 1870s. Wikipedia
Address: 5656 E Silver Springs Blvd, Silver Springs, FL 34488
Phone: (352) 261-5840
218 habitants recommandent
Parc d'État de Silver Springs
5656 East Silver Springs BoulevardHave inexpensive 1 to 2 hour kayak rentals.
Silver Springs State Park, formerly known as Silver River State Park, is a Florida state park located on the Silver River in Marion County. The park contains Silver Springs, Florida's first tourist attraction. The Silver Springs attraction dates to the 1870s. Wikipedia
Address: 5656 E Silver Springs Blvd, Silver Springs, FL 34488
Phone: (352) 261-5840
Ocala National Forest
Florida 40Numerous springs and recreational opportunities
Beautiful, educational, relaxing.
Many species of butterflies & birds roam free in this Natural History Museum interactive exhibit.
Address: 3215 Hull Rd, Gainesville, FL 32611
80 habitants recommandent
La forêt de papillons au Musée d'histoire naturelle de Floride
3215 Hull RdBeautiful, educational, relaxing.
Many species of butterflies & birds roam free in this Natural History Museum interactive exhibit.
Address: 3215 Hull Rd, Gainesville, FL 32611
Cross Florida Greenway
Multitude of outdoor activities from biking to horseback riding.
A beautiful botanical garden with cascading waterfalls, 50+ garden
Address: 4990 NE 180th Ave, Williston, FL 32696
41 habitants recommandent
Cedar Lakes Woods et Jardins
4990 NE 180th Ave A beautiful botanical garden with cascading waterfalls, 50+ garden
Address: 4990 NE 180th Ave, Williston, FL 32696
Spa
One half mile from home. $12 per day for short term visitors. Very classy place.
Located in: Circle Square Commons
Address: 8385 SW 80th St, Ocala, FL 34481
The Ranch Fitness Center & Spa
8385 SW 80th StOne half mile from home. $12 per day for short term visitors. Very classy place.
Located in: Circle Square Commons
Address: 8385 SW 80th St, Ocala, FL 34481
Restaurant
Great local restaurant with Florida cracker food. Casual eatery tucked away on the river serving American fare, with a homey deck & boat tours.
Service options: Dine-in · Takeout · No delivery
Address: 13821 SW State Rd 200, Dunnellon, FL 34432
37 habitants recommandent
Stumpknockers Restaurant
13821 SW State Rd 200Great local restaurant with Florida cracker food. Casual eatery tucked away on the river serving American fare, with a homey deck & boat tours.
Service options: Dine-in · Takeout · No delivery
Address: 13821 SW State Rd 200, Dunnellon, FL 34432
Wonderful breakfast food.
Enduring roadside institution with folksy flair serving hearty American meals for breakfast & lunch.
Service options: Dine-in · Takeout · No delivery
Address: 8411 N Carl G Rose Hwy, Hernando, FL 34442
22 habitants recommandent
Red's Restaurant
8411 N Carl G Rose HwyWonderful breakfast food.
Enduring roadside institution with folksy flair serving hearty American meals for breakfast & lunch.
Service options: Dine-in · Takeout · No delivery
Address: 8411 N Carl G Rose Hwy, Hernando, FL 34442
Great food & right on the rainbow river.
Laid-back riverside bar & grill with a scenic deck serving Cajun fare, burgers & fish tacos.
Service options: Dine-in · Curbside pickup · No delivery
Address: 19773 E Pennsylvania Ave, Dunnellon, FL 34432
82 habitants recommandent
Swampy's Bar & Grille
19773 E Pennsylvania AveGreat food & right on the rainbow river.
Laid-back riverside bar & grill with a scenic deck serving Cajun fare, burgers & fish tacos.
Service options: Dine-in · Curbside pickup · No delivery
Address: 19773 E Pennsylvania Ave, Dunnellon, FL 34432
Pick up only, but great food and close
Located in: jasmine square
Address: 6106 SW State Rd 200, Ocala, FL 34476
Sammy's Italian Restaurant and Pizza
6106 SW State Rd 200Pick up only, but great food and close
Located in: jasmine square
Address: 6106 SW State Rd 200, Ocala, FL 34476
Park
Two minutes from home. Very quiet & relaxing
Sholom Park is a non-profit privately owned, 44-acre botanical garden in Ocala, Florida. Opened in 2004, the park features over 2 miles of paved trails and more than 250 species of plants and trees. Wikipedia
Address: 7110 SW 80th Ave, Ocala, FL 34481
Hours:
Open ⋅ Closes 7PM
Phone: (352) 873-0848 ext. 7650
21 habitants recommandent
Parc Sholom
7110 SW 80th AveTwo minutes from home. Very quiet & relaxing
Sholom Park is a non-profit privately owned, 44-acre botanical garden in Ocala, Florida. Opened in 2004, the park features over 2 miles of paved trails and more than 250 species of plants and trees. Wikipedia
Address: 7110 SW 80th Ave, Ocala, FL 34481
Hours:
Open ⋅ Closes 7PM
Phone: (352) 873-0848 ext. 7650
Old Tourist attraction turned State Park. Lovely waterfalls, water sports, picnicking. You can also tube down the river- but not from the park.
Welcome to Rainbow Springs State Park
The history of Rainbow Springs dates back centuries to a time when native peoples regularly visited this lush spring.
Pay Online, Single-Use Day Pass
Although the modern era has seen the land shaped by both enterprising developers and the loving hands of local volunteers, the draw of the beautifully serene park endures. When swimmers take their first dip in the sapphire-blue waters of Rainbow Springs, they become characters in a story that stretches back over 10,000 years, when humans first visited this place.
Ornamental gardens, built waterfalls and sloping hills are visible reminders of the springs’ more recent past, when the land was home to a mining operation and a privately owned tourist attraction.
Take a walk through lush, mossy hammocks and then cool off in the springs — it’s a time-honored tradition.
19158 S.W. 81st Place Road. Dunnellon, FL 34432. 352-465-8555
224 habitants recommandent
Parc d'État de Rainbow Springs
19158 SW 81st Pl RdOld Tourist attraction turned State Park. Lovely waterfalls, water sports, picnicking. You can also tube down the river- but not from the park.
Welcome to Rainbow Springs State Park
The history of Rainbow Springs dates back centuries to a time when native peoples regularly visited this lush spring.
Pay Online, Single-Use Day Pass
Although the modern era has seen the land shaped by both enterprising developers and the loving hands of local volunteers, the draw of the beautifully serene park endures. When swimmers take their first dip in the sapphire-blue waters of Rainbow Springs, they become characters in a story that stretches back over 10,000 years, when humans first visited this place.
Ornamental gardens, built waterfalls and sloping hills are visible reminders of the springs’ more recent past, when the land was home to a mining operation and a privately owned tourist attraction.
Take a walk through lush, mossy hammocks and then cool off in the springs — it’s a time-honored tradition.
19158 S.W. 81st Place Road. Dunnellon, FL 34432. 352-465-8555
Parc d'État de Silver Springs
5656 East Silver Springs BoulevardPaynes Prairie Preserve State Park is a Florida State Park, encompassing a 21,000-acre savanna in Alachua County, Florida lying between Micanopy and Gainesville. It is also a U.S. National Natural Landmark. It is crossed by both I-75 and U.S. 441. It is in the center of the Paynes Prairie Basin. Wikipedia
Address: 100 Savannah Blvd, Micanopy, FL 32667
102 habitants recommandent
Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park
100 Savannah BlvdPaynes Prairie Preserve State Park is a Florida State Park, encompassing a 21,000-acre savanna in Alachua County, Florida lying between Micanopy and Gainesville. It is also a U.S. National Natural Landmark. It is crossed by both I-75 and U.S. 441. It is in the center of the Paynes Prairie Basin. Wikipedia
Address: 100 Savannah Blvd, Micanopy, FL 32667
Nature preserve in Alachua County, Florida
Manmade wetlands habitat with birds, crocodiles, boardwalk nature trails & ranger-led tours.
Address: 325 SW Williston Rd, Gainesville, FL 32601
80 habitants recommandent
Sweetwater Wetlands Park
325 SE Williston RdNature preserve in Alachua County, Florida
Manmade wetlands habitat with birds, crocodiles, boardwalk nature trails & ranger-led tours.
Address: 325 SW Williston Rd, Gainesville, FL 32601
City/town information
Manatee tours in the winter. Scalloping in the summer. Manatee Festival too.
190 habitants recommandent
Crystal River
3266 N Sailboat AveManatee tours in the winter. Scalloping in the summer. Manatee Festival too.
Cedar Key is an island city off the northwest coast of Florida, in the Gulf of Mexico. It’s known for Cedar Key National Wildlife Refuge, a group of small islands with trails and rich birdlife. Cedar Key Museum State Park offers a nature trail, a 1920s home and artifacts depicting Cedar Key's history as a busy port. Cedar Key Historical Museum explores the town’s past through photos, documents and Civil War items.
62 habitants recommandent
Cedar Key
Cedar Key is an island city off the northwest coast of Florida, in the Gulf of Mexico. It’s known for Cedar Key National Wildlife Refuge, a group of small islands with trails and rich birdlife. Cedar Key Museum State Park offers a nature trail, a 1920s home and artifacts depicting Cedar Key's history as a busy port. Cedar Key Historical Museum explores the town’s past through photos, documents and Civil War items.
Micanopy
Micanopy
Pub
Downtown Billiards Inc
8 S Magnolia AveGreat family owned local hangout.
Airport
Ocala International Airport