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 Silver Springs Motel in Ocala, Florida is a lovely 1950's boutique motel, newly remodeled and family owned with comfortable rooms boasting Italian terrazzo floors. There's free WIFI internet and a refreshing swimming pool as well as free cable TV, and friendly staff ensure a wonderful stay in a comfortable and warm atmosphere. The Silver Springs Motel is the ideal place to stay and centrally located to excellent restaurants, stores, activities and more within walking distance, it's perfect for families, kids, singles, students and workers.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 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

The Country Club at Silver Springs Shores in Ocala, Florida offers an excellent golf course with severe greens and water hazards on many holes, challenging and fun for every level of golfer, and has played host to many prestigious events. The wildlife here is also truly amazing with deer, wild turkey, alligators and bald eagles frequenting the course. The Lounge here offers an excellent menu and is a great place to relax and unwind with a drink and good meal in the clubhouse. The Country Club at Silver Springs Shores is also the perfect venue for weddings and banquets in a beautiful setting with excellent catering options and menus. There's a pro shop with men's and women's golf apparel, golf equipment and accessories, and the golf lessons are available by professional staff, come for a wonderful game.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

The Country Club of Ocala offers first class golf, tennis, fitness and dining in a welcoming environment, and is the ideal location for special events and meetings from weddings to business to birthdays and more, and with flexible event space, world class service and cuisine, and dedicated staff, a memorable occasion is ensured. The 18-hole Championship golf course has hosted some of the most prestigious amateur events, has five sets of tees, a golf shop, driving range, putting greens and short game practice area. The tennis and fitness center features 5 clay hydro courts and 2 hard courts, a junior olympic size pool, kid's pool, cardio vascular machines, free weights, strength equipment, personal trainers and so much more. The Country Club of Ocala also offers exquisite dining overlooking the waterfall and stream, come enjoy a wonderful visit, game or event, it's all 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

Great American Coffee Roasters in Ocala, Florida offer fresh roasted to order gourmet coffee available by the pound, 2 ounce bags or cup, they also have gourmet teas, specialty coffee drinks, iced coffee and lattes and more. They have a full breakfast and lunch menu, as well as smoothies and freshly baked muffins and pastries for an all round wonderful experience. Great American Coffee Roasters also offer their premium fresh roasted coffees wholesale, whole bean or ground in any quantities, ideal for hotels restaurants and business, they are also able to provide fresh brewed coffee at your next presentation or meeting, come for high quality coffee and fresh food, it's all here.READ MORE

The Braised Onion Restaurant in Ocala, Florida brings you comfort food with attitude for an exceptional dining experience of New and Traditional American cuisine in a lovely casual setting. They offer catering, take out and have a waiter service and it's great for groups and kids. The menu at Braised Onion Restaurant has something for everyone including delicious daily specials served with your choice of two sides. Everything here from the grits to the seafood, to the exceptional mac and cheese receives rave reviews, so come for a fabulous dining experience you'll come back for time and again.READ MORE