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

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 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 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

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

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

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

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

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

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