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Restaurants, bars, venues, and more across the region

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Silver River Museum & Environmental Education Center

Silver River Museum & Environmental Education Center

Attraction
Ocala

Hidden gem inside Silver Springs State Park with 12,000 years of Florida history — prehistoric artifacts, rare fossils, and a pioneer cracker village with historic cabins and a one-room schoolhouse. Open to the public on weekends only.

family-friendly
Silver Springs State Park

Silver Springs State Park

Park
Ocala

Florida's original tourist attraction, featuring the world's largest artesian spring formation. Glass-bottom boat tours reveal an underwater world of fish, turtles, and ancient fossils in impossibly clear water.

family-friendly
Silver Springs State Park Glass Bottom Boat Tours

Silver Springs State Park Glass Bottom Boat Tours

Attraction
Ocala

The original glass-bottom boat experience, running since the 1870s. Thirty-minute tours depart every 15-20 minutes, with extended 90-minute deep tours at 11am, 1pm, and 3pm. Book ahead — they sell out.

family-friendly
Silver Springs State Park Paddling Adventures

Silver Springs State Park Paddling Adventures

Attraction
Ocala

Kayak and canoe rentals on the crystal-clear Silver River inside Silver Springs State Park. Paddle through one of Florida's most pristine waterways with chances to spot manatees, turtles, and monkeys.

family-friendly
Silver Springs State Park, Campground and Museum Entrance

Silver Springs State Park, Campground and Museum Entrance

Other
Ocala

The campground entrance to Silver Springs State Park, providing access to the Silver River Museum, hiking trails, and campground facilities. A quieter entry point away from the glass-bottom boat crowds.