ATTRACTIONS

Amusements

Easy Street Family Fun Center
2727 Southwest Twenty-Seventh Avenue • Ocala, FL 34474
352-861-9700
The whole family will have fun at this amusement center that includes go-karts, bumper boats, a miniature golf course, a large arcade, a giant indoor playground, and a snack bar. more... map
Wild Waters Water Park
5656 East Silver Springs Boulevard • Silver Springs, FL 34488
352-236-2121, 800-234-7458
A nine acre family water park that features eight flumes rides, a 450,000 gallon wave pool, volleyball courts, a children's play area, picnic facilities, and many more exciting attractions for the whole family to enjoy. more... map

Crystal River Archaeological State Park
3400 North Museum Pointe • Ocala, FL 34428
Located Southwest in Crystal River
352-795-3817
Surrounded by Crystal River Preserve State Park, Crystal River Archaeological State Park is a 61-acre, pre-Columbian, Native American site with burial mounds, temple/platform mounds, a plaza area, and a substantial midden. One of the longest continuously occupied sites in Florida, this six-mound complex is a National Landmark and sits on the edge of an expansive coastal marsh. map

Appleton Museum of Art
4333 East Silver Springs Boulevard • Ocala, FL 34470
Located at Central Florida Community College
352-291-4455
The Appleton Museum of Art is a regional landmark and is one of the Southeast's finest cultural assets. Its vast permanent collection includes 18th and 19th century academic art from Europe, Canada, and the United States, as well as Pre-Columbian, African and Asian art and antiquities. The on-site museum gift shop carries a wide selection of art books and art-related merchandise. more... map

Ocala National Forest
Located Throughout Marion County
352-625-7470
This national forest offers 383,573 acres of unique ecological sites, trails, natural springs. There are hundreds of camping sites throughout the forest offering everything from full service campgrounds to more rustic sites and there are also designated trails for horseback riding. Hunting is permitted in designated areas. map

Coehadjoe Park
4225 Northeast Thirty-Fifth Avenue • Ocala, FL 34471
352-629-8358
Enjoy picnic tables, volleyball courts, hiking and walking trails, basketball courts, tennis courts, a children's playground, and a picnic pavilion while at this great relaxing park. map
Discovery Center
701 Northeast Sanchez Avenue • Ocala, FL 34470
352-401-3900
Discovery Center features hands-on workshops for children (2-16yrs) and a Summer Adventure Camp for kids (8-12yrs). Workshops for adults are also available. map

Ocala Carriage & Tours
Located in Downtown Ocala Square
352-867-8717, 877-WWOCALA
Enjoy a memorable tour of lovely Ocala and through some of Marion County's finest horse farms while on this horse drawn trolley or carriage ride that lasts for more than an hour. more... map