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Local Directory

Restaurants, bars, venues, and more across the region

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Aesops Park

Aesops Park

Attraction
Tavares

Community park with playground, open space, and picnic areas. A family-friendly spot for outdoor recreation and community gatherings.

family-friendly
Alexander Springs

Alexander Springs

Park
Ocala

A family-friendly spring in the Ocala National Forest with a large, gradually sloping pool of crystal-clear 72-degree turquoise water. Great for swimming and snorkeling.

American Pro Diving Center-Swim With Manatees

American Pro Diving Center-Swim With Manatees

Attraction
Crystal River

Crystal River's premier manatee swimming outfitter with 18+ years of guided eco-tours. Swim alongside gentle giants in their natural habitat — gear included, family-friendly, and National Geographic recognized. Tours at 8:30am, 11:30am, and 2pm.

family-friendly
AMF Leesburg Lanes

AMF Leesburg Lanes

Other
Leesburg

Classic bowling alley in Leesburg with league play, cosmic bowling nights, and a snack bar. A reliable go-to for a fun evening out with friends or family.

Angelos Wood Fired Pizza

Angelos Wood Fired Pizza

Restaurant
Tavares

Family-owned wood-fired pizza restaurant in Tavares helmed by a Napoli-born Italian chef, serving authentic pizzas made with centuries-old techniques alongside appetizers, sandwiches, and salads.

indoor
Angelotti's Pizza

Angelotti's Pizza

Restaurant $$
Inverness

Local pizza joint in Inverness serving hand-tossed pies, calzones, subs, and pasta. A dependable neighborhood spot for a quick slice or a family pizza night.

indoor
AstronomyKart

AstronomyKart

Attraction
The Villages

Family-friendly go-kart attraction in Lady Lake offering racing fun for all ages. A solid pick for an afternoon of friendly competition near The Villages.

family-friendly
Bearded Browncoat Comics and Games

Bearded Browncoat Comics and Games

Other
Ocala

Family-owned comics and games store in Ocala since 2014, offering comics, video games, board games, D&D, and Warhammer supplies. Features dedicated gaming areas and hosts regular Sunday events and tournaments.

Beef 'O' Brady's

Beef 'O' Brady's

Bar $$
Crystal River

Family-friendly sports bar chain serving wings, burgers, and pub fare with plenty of TVs for game day. The kind of place where you can bring the kids and still catch the game.

indoor
Beef o bradys

Beef o bradys

Restaurant
Bushnell

Pub chain for the whole family, with Irish-inflected grub plus TVs & sports memorabilia.

indoor
Berry Park

Berry Park

Other
Leesburg

Community park in Leesburg with a playground, picnic pavilions, and open space. A family-friendly neighborhood spot for outdoor recreation.

Big Bass Grill

Big Bass Grill

Restaurant
Bushnell

Family-owned restaurant offering catfish, grouper, and gator tail. Live music Friday through Sunday.

indoor
Big Cypress Lakefront Pizzeria

Big Cypress Lakefront Pizzeria

Restaurant
Bushnell

Italian restaurant on the shores of Lake Panasoffkee. Every dish made from scratch using family recipes. Full bar with fine wines and craft cocktails.

indoor
Bowlero West Ocala

Bowlero West Ocala

Other
Ocala

Modern bowling and entertainment center with blacklight bowling, an arcade, and a sports bar. Great for family outings, date nights, or just smashing some pins after work.

Braised Onion

Braised Onion

Restaurant $$
Ocala

Family-owned and full of personality, Braised Onion serves comfort food done right — legendary crispy onion fritters, meatloaf, and chicken pot pie in a vibrant, art-filled space.

comfort foodfamily-owneddowntown Ocala
Brick City Southern Kitchen

Brick City Southern Kitchen

Bar $$
Ocala

Downtown Ocala's award-winning Southern kitchen and whiskey bar from the Mojo BBQ family. Low-and-slow smoked meats, scratch-made sides, and one of America's Top 100 Bourbon Bars with 300+ whiskeys. The pitmasters fire up at 3 AM.

indoor
Brothers Pizza

Brothers Pizza

Restaurant
Crystal River

Family-friendly pizza restaurant with hand-tossed pies, pasta, and Italian favorites.

indoor
Bully Brewing

Bully Brewing

Brewery $
Leesburg

A family-owned microbrewery in Leesburg with a laid-back taproom where the focus is entirely on the beer. Small-batch brews, a rotating tap list, and the kind of atmosphere where you end up chatting with the people at the next table.

brewerycraft beerfamily-owned
C's Paninis & Spirits

C's Paninis & Spirits

Bar $
Crystal River

Family-owned bar and grill in Spring Hill serving signature paninis, wings, and loaded tater tots with cocktails, karaoke nights, and pool tables in a welcoming neighborhood atmosphere.

indoor
Cannon Farms

Cannon Farms

Attraction
Dunnellon

A u-pick farm and family destination in Dunnellon offering seasonal produce, flower picking, hayrides, a petting zoo, and special events throughout the year including Easter egg hunts and fall festivals.

farmfamilyu-pick
Cauley Lott Park

Cauley Lott Park

Attraction
Mount Dora

Community park on North Highland Street in Mount Dora with a playground, sports courts, and open space. A family-friendly recreation area serving the north side of town.

family-friendly
Cherry Lake Park

Cherry Lake Park

Other
Clermont

Lakeside park in Clermont with a playground, picnic pavilions, walking trails, and a fishing pier. A family-friendly green space with pretty lake views.

Citrus Lanes

Citrus Lanes

Other
Inverness

Bowling alley in Inverness with league play, open bowling, and a snack bar. A no-frills spot for family fun and friendly competition.