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

Fiore's Cafe in Ocala, Florida, offers exquisite Italian cuisine in a lovely atmosphere complete with fresh flowers, wonderful settings, cloth napkins and water goblet and a menu of sublime pizzas and pastas, salads, soups and fish, all reasonably priced and wonderful. Fiore's Cafe is great for groups and welcomes families with kids, they have outdoor seating and a waiter service, and offer take out and delivery. They also offer a catering service and serve the best tasting Italian food in Ocala, come see for yourself.READ MORE

The Holiday Inn and Suites Ocala Conference Center is an award winning boutique hotel and the perfect destination for both the leisure and business guest with spacious guest rooms, free WIFI and suites. There's a fitness centre and outdoor pool, as well as two restaurants, a cocktail lounge, ballroom and large meeting rooms, they even have their own on-site wedding planner, special events co-ordinator and highly trained culinary team ensuring a successful event, special occasion banquet or business venture. The Holiday Inn and Suites Ocala Conference Center is about exceptional customer service and you will feel special and right at home from the minute your arrive, come enjoy.READ MORE

Blue Highway Pizza in Ocala, Florida is no ordinary pizzeria, here they serve excellent pizza and Italian cuisine with good beer. They have outdoor seating and waiter service, offer catering to groups and are great for families and kids, plus meals are available for take out. Blue Highway Pizza is open for lunch and dinner and menu choices include delectable small plates of bruschetta, antipasti, fried calamari, flatbreads, cheese breads, hummus, wings, mussels and more, there are great salad choices as well as sandwiches. Blue Highway Pizza also offer a catering service with a great catering menu available and will bring fun, fresh food to you whether it's a business lunch, dinner, party or wedding, order today and let them create a menu for your special occasion.READ MORE

Latinos y Mas in Ocala, Florida, is a Latin fusion restaurant with exquisite Spanish cuisine, and ideal for business lunches, family lunches or romantic dinners. Enjoy a relaxed casual atmosphere with wonderful Hispanic hospitality and they are open for lunch and dinner serving appetizers and salads, sandwiches and entrees, rice and Mexican specialties finished with dessert. Latinos y Mas also offers catering for weddings, large events, celebrations and services include bar tending, table waiting and hosting, they also have VIP rooms for private dining in rooms rich and warm with Latin art, come enjoy.READ MORE

The Huntington Golf Club in Ocala, Florida offers excellent playability on the wonderful golf course with manicured greens and fairways enhanced by the woodland. Pro Shot GPS enabled golf carts are available for rent, and with three sets of tees, this par 72 golf course is perfect for every level of player and hosts many tournaments. The Huntington Golf Club offers event planning for all your special occasions and events and can accommodate all kinds of meetings and gatherings up to 200 guests with catering available, here they will exceed your expectations, so book today and start making your dreams a reality.READ MORE

The Schnitzel Factory in Ocala, Florida offers excellent German cuisine in a traditional setting complimented by extensive wine and beer selections for a really good drinking and dining experience. Enjoy fabulous daily specials that are well priced and traditional menu items including Jaegerschnitzel, WurstPlatte, seasonal Nuernberger Bratwurst and so much more. The Schnitzel Factory offers catering, is open for lunch and dinner with a waiter service and do take out, it's perfect for groups and kids are welcome, come for an authentic German food experience, you'll love it here.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

Candler Hills Golf Club in Ocala, Florida offers a manicured golf course and masterpiece in design with five sets of tees, picturesque scenery and unique layout, also boasting the longest par 5 in Florida. Enjoy a state of the art practice facility, PGA and LPGA professionals on hand for lessons, as well as a fully stocked golf shop, complete with Ping and Cobra club fitting specialists. Candler Hills Golf Club is home of Ocala open, and the Candler Hills Restaurant offers indoor and outdoor dining with excellent meals enjoyed overlooking the greens. The golf course also hosts Special group and corporate events or fundraisers, and is not your typical Florida golf course, come for a wonderful game on a championship golf course.READ MORE

Don Garlits Museum of Drag Racing and International Drag Racing Hall of Fame in Ocala, Florida offers tours over their two buildings to view the just fewer than 300 cars on display. Their antique building has a vast collection of Fords and also included in their collections are muscle cars and rare vintage automobiles. There's an amazing collection of Hemi engines, Flathead engines, rare manifolds and carburetors, and they have exciting vehicles on display from the early days of drag racing including funny cars, motorcycles, dragsters and more, relax in the covered pavilion and enjoy a picnic. Don Garlits Museum of Drag Racing also have a gift shop with t-shirts, hats, caps, posters, books, vintage signs, novelty and diecast items, glassware and more, come for a fascinating visit.READ MORE