Cactus Jack's Trail Rides based in Ocala, Florida offer fun horse riding adventures through the Ocala Greenway trail system and Silver River State Park. Come view the exceptional beauty of the Ocala area from the back of a horse with guided trail rides available, for a relaxing, safe, fun and affordable adventure. Cactus Jack's Trail Rides are open 7 days a week and welcome children from ages 6 and up, they also accommodate all levels of rider from beginners to advanced. Typical rides are from 1 - 2 hours and mostly shaded and scenic trails, starting at the beautiful Cross Florida Greenway, and they can also customize rides for groups with experienced guides and gentle horses, come enjoy.READ MORE

The Ocala Civic Theatre in Ocala, Florida presents live fully staged productions of professional quality, and hosts touring companies too. They also offer skills and performance classes in year round education programmes aimed at ages 4-18, and this is one of the largest community theatres in the state and a volunteer based organization. The Ocala Civic Theatre also offer period costumes, scene elements, props from many shows for rent perfect for your fun events, productions, concerts and plays. The Ocala Civic Theatre produces more than twelve fully staged productions each season, so there's always something fantastic happening, come enjoy the show.READ MORE

The Silver Springs State Park in Ocala, Florida offers dozens of springs and miles of trails including horse trails and has more than 15 distinct natural communities complete with covered viewing deck on the Spring side. Visitors can walk along the river on paved trails or enjoy a glass bottom boat ride, and there's a restaurant, as well as canoe and kayak launch, as well as boat launch. The Silver Springs State Park has campground facilities with luxury cabins available and there's the Silver River Museum and Environmental Education Center to visit as well. Come enjoy incredible wildlife viewing, canoeing and kayaking, cycling, picnics, the interpretive exhibit and so much more, it's all here.READ MORE

The Ocala National Forest located 3 miles east of Ocala, Florida is the second largest forest in the United States covering approximately 607 square miles. Rich in water resources with lakes, rivers and springs, and protecting the world's largest sand pine scrub forest, the Ocala National Forest is perfect for swimming, snorkeling and diving. There are four wilderness areas protected and managed to preserve their natural state, as well as equestrian trails and even black bears. The campground located in a subtropical forest offers tent pads, open and wooded sites, has a swimming beach as well as a 7 mile canoe run with canoes available for rent and scuba diving is allowed for certified divers, come for a wonderful visit and stay in black bear and alligator country, with beautiful wilderness surrounds.READ MORE

Mesa de Notte in Ocala, Florida serves fine Italian cuisine made in the traditional way with excellent and unique specialty dishes all served with in-house, home made pasta. Enjoy the freshest seafood and vegetables, steaks, veal and duck cut by hand all served with a choice of over 100 international fine wines, and delicious Italian sauces complete the meal superbly. Mesa de Notte also offers excellent catering options for weddings, corporate and social events and celebrations, and will tailor menus and service to your needs, including professionally trained wait and kitchen staff and bartenders. Come for a fabulous dining experience and true Italian meal in lovely surrounds, you'll be back.READ MORE

First Watch The Daytime Cafe in Ocala, Florida and other areas know that fresh is best and they make and serve their breakfast, brunch and lunch delights using only the finest ingredients around. Here you are welcomed with a pot of Sunrise Select premium blend coffee, along with complimentary newspapers and WIFI internet, it's the perfect way to start the day. First Watch The Daytime Cafe is the ideal destination for fresh starts with fresh fruit and vegetables, baked muffins and everything made from scratch and cooked to order, here they don't use heat lamps or deep fryers. You can also share the love by purchasing a gift card, and they have their great coffee for sale too.READ MORE

The Bonefish Grill in Ocala, Florida is your local seafood restaurant with excellent meals and daily specials in a casual setting. Offering a celebration of food with unique and inspired dishes, the Bonefish Grill uses only the freshest ingredients available prepared by the chef over a wood burning grill, and the menu includes grilled fish, meat and specialties, sauteed and baked dishes, starters and sharing meals, soups and greens and more. The bar offers cocktails made of hand squeezed juices and fine herbs, and there are regionally sourced beers and bourbons, martinis and more, come celebrate with them in style.READ MORE

Mark's Prime Steakhouse and Seafood in Ocala, Florida offers a unique and wonderful dining experience with the finest beef, freshest seafood and naturally fresh vegetables paired with premium wines, it's delighful. Mark's Prime Steakhouse and Seafood is also the perfect venue for receptions, banquets and business meetings and the Prime Room is equipped with state of the art equipment, here they will host a superb event that will be long remembered by you and your guests. Mark's Prime Steakhouse and Seafood offers an exceptional menu of appetizers, salads, entrees, sides and desserts enjoyed with award winning wines and cocktails, dining here is best described as exceptional, come see for yourself.READ MORE

The Sleep Inn and Suites located in Ocala, Florida offers an award winning experience for both the leisure and business guest with the best in comfort, location and value at very affordable prices. The hotel is pet and eco friendly, has a business and fitness centre, free high speed internet, free deluxe breakfast microwaves and fridges in rooms, desk charging station, LCD TV's and free movies and so much more. The Sleep Inn and Suites is ideally located next to restaurants, and other attractions, and with lovely modern and clean rooms, friendly service and lots of free amenities, is the best place to stay and a firm favorite among travelers.READ MORE

The Petting Zoo Ocala has a variety of farm animals for petting, feeding and viewing, and these include alpacas, llamas, goats, pigs, horses, sheep, ducks, donkeys, emus, peacocks and more, come for a magical walk through the barn and meet them. There's also a picnic area, and pony rides are available, as well as camel rides on the weekend, plus they have a bounce house play area, it's the perfect kid friendly setting. The Petting Zoo Ocala is ideal for groups, school field trips and birthday parties with decorated tables including pony rides and feed for the animals, come for a unique and memorable birthday and visit.READ MORE