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

Paradise Springs offers excellent cave and cavern diving opportunities near Ocala, Florida, and with prehistoric fossils embedded in the wall, your dive promises to be fascinating and memorable. The huge cavern is a large water filled room with a constant water temperature and good visibility, making the the ideal year round destination for cave divers. Paradise Springs is privately owned and has picnic tables with grill facilities, a spring water shower, a gazebo and rest room, come view this amazing geological wonder and make a day out of it, and enjoy a relaxing lunch after your dive at this beautiful and unique dive site.READ MORE

Ocala National Golf Club offers a tranquil setting on a 18 hole championship golf course surrounded by majestic oaks and towering pines with the course bending through the trees. The semi private club welcomes visitors and members, has a fully appointed golf shop, fitness area, junior olympic swimming pool as well as exquisite dining facilities and even a 200 seat Grand Ballroom with dance floor for events and celebrations. Ocala National Golf Club is the perfect wedding setting with breathtaking views overlooking the golf club from the clubhouse verandah, and a beautiful garden ceremony awaits in spectacular surrounds. Champions Bar and Grille here delights with meals and drinks while showing the big games on many televisions, come for excellence.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

Bagelicious Deli and Bakery in Ocala, Florida offer delicious breakfast and lunch meals eat in or take out, and their philosophy to simply to provide good food that is unpretentious. Even though their bagels are the best you'll ever taste they are about so much more than just bagels, there's an expanded selection of bagels with toppings, great burgers, salads made to order, wraps, melts and pizzas, sandwiches served on your choice of bagel, bread or wraps with condiments and a whole lot more. Bagelicious Deli and Bakery also offering incredible catering options for all sizes of events and special occasions, and will work with you to get the menu just right.READ MORE

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

Sholom Park in Ocala, Florida is a source of inner peace for all those who visit with a natural beauty, paved walkways, walking trails, native plants, beautiful trees, benches and peaceful surroundings. Sholom Park is the ideal setting for weddings and events and you provide your own setup and respect the rules and quiet park like setting. Park areas include the pavilion, the formal garden, the labyrinth, prairie, pergebo and azalea trail, there's a beautiful pond and enchanted forest, a stage lawn, ginger lily garden and olive tree promenade, come enjoy a wonderful visit in beautiful surrounds, and find true contentment and inner peace.READ MORE

Sky Asian Fusion in Ocala, Florida offers an award winning feast for all the senses with a menu of Thai, Chinese, Japanese, Vietnamese, and Korean cuisine. Enjoy the custom made bar with award winning happy hour, great cocktails and martinis, warrior statues in the dining room and other symbols of Asian culture including the handmade Chinese dragon surrounding their open kitchen. The Sky Asian Fusion is located on the 6th floor of the Holiday Inn and Suites Ocala Conference center, and is the perfect venue for parties, wedding dinners, business meetings and such other occasions, with excellent event catering available.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 Ocala Wine Experience is a fine wine shop, wine bar and bistro in Ocala, Florida with imported beers, great food and excellent wines from around the world, they also offer live entertainment Friday and Saturday nights. The Ocala Wine Experience also offers wine tasting and there's a Mediterranean courtyard for enjoying hand rolled cigars in a unique environment with a port of exotic wine. The Ocala Wine Experience is a premier wine and gourmet retail store with great menu of gourmet foods including gourmet pizzas, coffees, chocolates, mouthwatering desserts, hand dipped gourmet ice cream and more, come for an unforgettable experience. READ MORE