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Hotels & Things to Do in Ocala

Schuck Equestrian -Diamond Oaks Farm: lodging,horse lessons & transport

The Canyons Zip Line and Canopy Tours

Southeastern Livestock Pavilion - Marion County, FL

Stone Creek Golf Club

Skate A Way South

Ocala Ghost Walks & Historical Tours

Florida Horse Park

Ocala Recreation and Parks

Hilton Ocala

Cactus Jack's Trail Rides

Nightlife in Ocala

Colosseum Nightclub

Cowboys Saloon

The Copa Nightclub

The First & Last Tab Food & Spirits

Raw Hyde Live

Paradise Lounge Maricamp

Our Place Saloon

Sharkey's Lounge & Liquors

Snowbirds Bar

O'malley's Alley

Restaurants in Ocala

Wayne's Kitchen

Ocala Elks Lodge 286

Charlie’s Pinchos

Ocala Palms Cafe

Dream Frappe

Pho Kim Long Ocala

Sweet Potatoes

Los Chiles Tortas

The Egg & I Restaurants

Fox Den Tavern

Shopping in Ocala

Bizzle Boutique & Styles

Hello Little One 3D/4D Ultrasound, LLC

Two Sisters Vintage

Rustique Vintage Market

The Munchkin Market

GatorPatch

Marley Mae Market & Paperie

Crazycouponclippers

Ocala Downtown Market

Paddock Mall

About Ocala

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Ocala is best known as "horse country" featuring hundreds of horse farms and rolling green pastures. It's home to the Ocala National Forest where you can enjoy hiking, biking, kayaking, bird watching and other outdoor activities. Ocala and surrounding Marion County have some of the most beautiful freshwater streams and rolling hills and have been featured in Hollywood movies. Silver Springs State Park is one of Florida's most treasured landscapes. It's one of the largest artesian springs ever discovered. Enjoy glass bottom boat rides, kayaking and canoeing and all the beautiful views 365 days a year.

Ocala News & Articles

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Labor Day Weekend in Ocala

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Memorial Day in Ocala

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Cinco de Mayo in Ocala

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Easter Bunny Photos in North Central Florida

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Blueberry Festivals in North Central Florida

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Ocala has wonderful options for fun things to do. Located in North Central Florida, there's a lot of fun, interesting things to see and do wit

Fun Date Ideas in Ocala

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Fun Spring Break Camps in Gainesville to Keep Your Kids Busy

Spring break is almost non-existent as an adult, but for the children: it's coming up quick. Many go on vacations to the beach, but for those who have to work, figuring out what to do with the children...

Grab the Gang and Check Out These Five Fun Family-Friendly Activities in Ocala

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Find Arts and Crafts, Restaurants, and More at Ocala's First Friday Artwalk

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See a Show at the Best Theatres in North Central Florida

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New Year's Eve in Ocala

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Events in Ocala

Tactics and Firearms Handling (4 Hours) Ocala, FL

on Saturday, 22 Jun, 8:00 AM
at Marion County Baptist Association

1520 NE 14th St, Ocala, FL 34470

Tactics and Firearms Handling (4 Hours)Movement and Response Principlesfor the Armed Protector OverviewThis course focuses on behavioral-basedresponses for armed protectors, includingdecision making in and around crowdsduring an active threat. Students will practicetech

Pupparazzi

on Friday, 28 Jun, 4:30 PM
at Columbia Bank

1025 E Silver Springs Blvd,, Ocala,, FL 34470

This event is open to the public and we will be doing adoptions!

Beast Feast

on Friday, 28 Jun, 7:00 PM
at Coehadjoe Park

4225 Northeast 35th Street, Ocala, FL 34479

CALLING ALL GUYS! We are excited to be hosting our 2019 Beast Feast that is open to guys ages 13 and older. This years event will be held at Coehadjoe Park on June 28 with check-in and seating beginning at 6PM.