The Haven's Guidebook for Ocala
Parks & Nature
Devils Den and Blue Grotto allows certified divers to explore underwater caves. It offers a unique view of the beautiful waters that lie beneath our feet. Our awesome aquifer.
The Rainbow Spring is our first magnitude spring, Rainbow River outfitters can supply kayaks and canoes, Silver River has trails and museum. Arrangements can be made for kayaking or boat tours of the Ocklawaha River. Micanopy is the second oldest town in Florida and has many unique antique and curio shops it is about 20 minutes away. I have many brochures for more detailed selections. This is a great place to explore
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Devil's Den Prehistoric Spring
5390 NE 180th AveDevils Den and Blue Grotto allows certified divers to explore underwater caves. It offers a unique view of the beautiful waters that lie beneath our feet. Our awesome aquifer.
The Rainbow Spring is our first magnitude spring, Rainbow River outfitters can supply kayaks and canoes, Silver River has trails and museum. Arrangements can be made for kayaking or boat tours of the Ocklawaha River. Micanopy is the second oldest town in Florida and has many unique antique and curio shops it is about 20 minutes away. I have many brochures for more detailed selections. This is a great place to explore
A State Park with many views and open space where early settlers gathered. The Native Americans hunted and fished here. Paynes Prairie offers an observation tower, beautiful views, observation tower, hiking trails and a chance to view wild bison and horses.
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Il-Park Nazzjonali ta 'Paynes Prairie Preserve
100 Savannah BlvdA State Park with many views and open space where early settlers gathered. The Native Americans hunted and fished here. Paynes Prairie offers an observation tower, beautiful views, observation tower, hiking trails and a chance to view wild bison and horses.
The Rainbow Spring is our first magnitude spring, Rainbow River outfitters can supply kayaks and canoes. Arrangements can be made for kayaking or boat tours of the Ocklawaha River. icManopy is the second oldest town in Florida and has many unique antique and curio shops it is about 20 minutes away. I have many brochures for more detailed selections. This is a great place to explore. Swim, canoe, kayak in one of this area's first magnitude springs. Hiking trails and picnic areas are also available. Enjoy the beautiful waters of this park.
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Rainbow Springs State Park
19158 SW 81st Pl RdThe Rainbow Spring is our first magnitude spring, Rainbow River outfitters can supply kayaks and canoes. Arrangements can be made for kayaking or boat tours of the Ocklawaha River. icManopy is the second oldest town in Florida and has many unique antique and curio shops it is about 20 minutes away. I have many brochures for more detailed selections. This is a great place to explore. Swim, canoe, kayak in one of this area's first magnitude springs. Hiking trails and picnic areas are also available. Enjoy the beautiful waters of this park.
Enjoy seeing one of our most beloved springs. Gaze to the white sand through aqua waters. Stroll through lovely treed pathways. See where the Tarzan and the Creature of the Black Lagoon movies were filmed. The Silver River museum offers a look at how Florida's first inhabitants lived. Many artifacts from dinosaur bones to pipes and bowls of native Americans and an informative display of our karst topography and how our aquifer is structured. Offers trails and picnic areas and a peek at how the early settlers lived and worked.
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Park Nazzjonali ta 'Silver Springs
5656 East Silver Springs BoulevardEnjoy seeing one of our most beloved springs. Gaze to the white sand through aqua waters. Stroll through lovely treed pathways. See where the Tarzan and the Creature of the Black Lagoon movies were filmed. The Silver River museum offers a look at how Florida's first inhabitants lived. Many artifacts from dinosaur bones to pipes and bowls of native Americans and an informative display of our karst topography and how our aquifer is structured. Offers trails and picnic areas and a peek at how the early settlers lived and worked.
The Ocala National Forest spreads over a large portion of NE Marion county, and neighboring counties. Located on SR 40. There are beautiful walking trails and spring sites. It has over one million visitors a year because of its diverse landscape and springs
Ocala National Forest, Florida 32179, USA
The Ocala National Forest spreads over a large portion of NE Marion county, and neighboring counties. Located on SR 40. There are beautiful walking trails and spring sites. It has over one million visitors a year because of its diverse landscape and springs
Sightseeing
Micanopy is the second oldest established town in Florida and has many unique antique and curio shops. It is about 20 minutes away. It also has some nice eateries nearby. Try Mosswood Farm Store and Bake House (take out). It is wonderful, try their frittatas and salted caramel brownies. The Old Florida Cafe is another place to enjoy with shady oaks and inside and outside dining (Their cuban sandwiches are yummy).
Micanopy has a place in history with two, not yet totally located forts (Drane and Russell)nearby, and stories of Seminole Indian skirmishes.
The movie Doc Hollywood with the actor Michael J. Fox was filmed here. The town is off the beaten path and an interesting place to explore. Enjoy!
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Micanopy
Micanopy is the second oldest established town in Florida and has many unique antique and curio shops. It is about 20 minutes away. It also has some nice eateries nearby. Try Mosswood Farm Store and Bake House (take out). It is wonderful, try their frittatas and salted caramel brownies. The Old Florida Cafe is another place to enjoy with shady oaks and inside and outside dining (Their cuban sandwiches are yummy).
Micanopy has a place in history with two, not yet totally located forts (Drane and Russell)nearby, and stories of Seminole Indian skirmishes.
The movie Doc Hollywood with the actor Michael J. Fox was filmed here. The town is off the beaten path and an interesting place to explore. Enjoy!
Arts & Culture
The Silver River Museum gives prehistoric data and native American history, plus what the settlers found when they arrived. Also try Appleton Museum it has an impressive permanent collection with new collections featured on a regular basis, Micanopy Museum is set in the second oldest town of Florida. If you are a car enthusiast you can try the Don Garlitz car museum.
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Silver River Museum
1445 NE 58th AveThe Silver River Museum gives prehistoric data and native American history, plus what the settlers found when they arrived. Also try Appleton Museum it has an impressive permanent collection with new collections featured on a regular basis, Micanopy Museum is set in the second oldest town of Florida. If you are a car enthusiast you can try the Don Garlitz car museum.
A wonderful private collection of Art. The grounds and gardens are lovely. Self guided tours are available. They have art courses, music and entertainment and many special events. Call for current events and scheduling.
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Appleton Museum of Art
4333 E Silver Springs BlvdA wonderful private collection of Art. The grounds and gardens are lovely. Self guided tours are available. They have art courses, music and entertainment and many special events. Call for current events and scheduling.
Food Scene
Best cakes and desserts in Ocala, have lunch in a cozy corner cafe tucked inside Your Heart's Desire Gift Shop. Serving lunch including yummy chicken salad and grilled Rubens and more
Betty Cakes Cafe
1915 E Silver Springs BlvdBest cakes and desserts in Ocala, have lunch in a cozy corner cafe tucked inside Your Heart's Desire Gift Shop. Serving lunch including yummy chicken salad and grilled Rubens and more
Convenient. Just down the street is WEC. Located on the corner of US Highway 27 and 80th Avenue. Good burgers and specials, spinach salads and soups. Covered outdoor dining. Bar.
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Horse & Hounds Restaurant
6998 US-27Convenient. Just down the street is WEC. Located on the corner of US Highway 27 and 80th Avenue. Good burgers and specials, spinach salads and soups. Covered outdoor dining. Bar.
The best of southern cuisine in downtown Ocala. Also offers and unique gift shop across the street. Open for lunch and dinner. Also has a bar. OR, try the original Ivy House in Williston, FLorida.
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Ivy on the Square
53 S Magnolia AveThe best of southern cuisine in downtown Ocala. Also offers and unique gift shop across the street. Open for lunch and dinner. Also has a bar. OR, try the original Ivy House in Williston, FLorida.
Yum, awesome steaks and sides, mouthwatering deserts and excellent service. Pricey but worth it. Located on the square in downtown Ocala.
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Mark's Prime Steakhouse
30 S Magnolia AveYum, awesome steaks and sides, mouthwatering deserts and excellent service. Pricey but worth it. Located on the square in downtown Ocala.
A downtown, off the square designation; French cuisine is finely represented here along with an impressive wine selection. Reservations preferred.
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La Cuisine Restaurant
48 SW 1st AveA downtown, off the square designation; French cuisine is finely represented here along with an impressive wine selection. Reservations preferred.
The original Ivy House is northwest of us in Williston. It was originally a doctors’s house with a small “ hospital” next door. Today the downstairs is dedicated to dining and the upstairs rooms offer for sale boutique clothing, home decor accessories, lovely bath gifts and more. This restaurant offers fine southern dishes such as fried chicken, fried green tomatoes and fried shrimp. Also try the prime ribs or steaks.
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The Ivy House Restaurant
106 NW Main StThe original Ivy House is northwest of us in Williston. It was originally a doctors’s house with a small “ hospital” next door. Today the downstairs is dedicated to dining and the upstairs rooms offer for sale boutique clothing, home decor accessories, lovely bath gifts and more. This restaurant offers fine southern dishes such as fried chicken, fried green tomatoes and fried shrimp. Also try the prime ribs or steaks.
Casual dining with indoor and outdoor porch dining. Good hamburgers and wings and chicken salad. Of course there is more including live music and on some nights karaoke.
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The Beach Ocala
13201 County Rd 326Casual dining with indoor and outdoor porch dining. Good hamburgers and wings and chicken salad. Of course there is more including live music and on some nights karaoke.
Just a few minutes north of us on US 441, they say good things come in small packages. Antonios has a nice variety of Italian cuisine. Make reservations .
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Antonio's Made In Italy
22050 N US Hwy 441Just a few minutes north of us on US 441, they say good things come in small packages. Antonios has a nice variety of Italian cuisine. Make reservations .
Located at the Ocala airport. Dine on delicious lobster rolls, or a moist expertly seasoned hamburger while you watch planes land and take off. Enjoy!
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Located at the Ocala airport. Dine on delicious lobster rolls, or a moist expertly seasoned hamburger while you watch planes land and take off. Enjoy!
Remington’s Prime Steakhouse
Entertainment & Activities
Canoe and Kayak outfitters if cannot bring your own canoes or kayaks
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Rainbow River Canoe and Kayak
12121 River ViewCanoe and Kayak outfitters if cannot bring your own canoes or kayaks
Watch some of the best equestrian riders in the world compete. Bring your horse and compete there as well.
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HITS
13710 US-27Watch some of the best equestrian riders in the world compete. Bring your horse and compete there as well.
Enjoy a weekend of the best equestrian events, driving. Watch as single to four in hand teams complete an obstacle course competing for the best time and complete rounds. Also offers jumping and other equestrian venues. Live Oak farm is one of the most iconic farms in Marion County. Check their website for events.
Live Oak International
2215 SW 110th AveEnjoy a weekend of the best equestrian events, driving. Watch as single to four in hand teams complete an obstacle course competing for the best time and complete rounds. Also offers jumping and other equestrian venues. Live Oak farm is one of the most iconic farms in Marion County. Check their website for events.
Just down the road, enjoy zipping through the trees or kayaking.
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Canyons Zip Line u Adventure Park
8045 NW Gainesville RdJust down the road, enjoy zipping through the trees or kayaking.
One of the world's best equine facilities. Watch Olympic riders and hopefuls compete in jumping, dressage. Offers quarterhorse shows, dog shows, car shows. A wonderful array of barns, hotel, grounds and memorable restaurants. Check current calendars online for events
World Equestrian Center
1750 Northwest 80th AvenueOne of the world's best equine facilities. Watch Olympic riders and hopefuls compete in jumping, dressage. Offers quarterhorse shows, dog shows, car shows. A wonderful array of barns, hotel, grounds and memorable restaurants. Check current calendars online for events
Drinks & Nightlife
Great food and a good selection of drinks. Located downtown in an area with other great restaurants and venues.
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Harry's Seafood Bar & Grille
110 SE 1 StGreat food and a good selection of drinks. Located downtown in an area with other great restaurants and venues.
Located inside the World Equestrian Center. Stirrrups offers a beautiful refined setting. The cuisine is delicious and exquisitely prepared. Pricey but definitely not disappointing.
Stirrups Restaurant
Located inside the World Equestrian Center. Stirrrups offers a beautiful refined setting. The cuisine is delicious and exquisitely prepared. Pricey but definitely not disappointing.
The Whiskey bar has an extensive collection of spirits. It is paired with great mixologists. Although a bit noisy it also offers wings , brisket and more. Located on the downtown Square.
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Brick City Southern Kitchen & Whiskey Bar
10 S Magnolia AveThe Whiskey bar has an extensive collection of spirits. It is paired with great mixologists. Although a bit noisy it also offers wings , brisket and more. Located on the downtown Square.
A local bar and casual eatery. The Depot is located north of us on US Highway 441. It is next to Antonio’s restaurant.
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The Depot
22060 US-441A local bar and casual eatery. The Depot is located north of us on US Highway 441. It is next to Antonio’s restaurant.
ESSENTIALS
Winn Dixie, located on 441/301 South of Reddick at the corner of SR 326 and US 441/301.
Closest Grocery for the area. Walgreens in the same site. Also restaurants and nearby Dunkin Doughnuts.
Publix Pharmacy at The Shops at Foxwood
2765 NW 49th AveClosest Grocery for the area. Walgreens in the same site. Also restaurants and nearby Dunkin Doughnuts.
CVS, A pharmacy on the corner of 326 and 441. South of our location.
SE County Rd 326, Ocala, FL, USA
CVS, A pharmacy on the corner of 326 and 441. South of our location.