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Things to Do — The Villages, Ocala & Central Florida

Adventures, attractions, and experiences across the region

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Fort Cooper State Park

Fort Cooper State Park

Park
Inverness

A peaceful 710-acre park centered around Lake Holathlikaha, with five miles of trails through hardwood hammocks and longleaf pine flatwoods. One of Citrus County's best-kept secrets for birding and nature walks.

family-friendly
Year-Round 2-3 hours Easy
Tsala Apopka Lake Chain

Tsala Apopka Lake Chain

Attraction
Inverness

A vast interconnected chain of lakes, pools, and marshes covering over 19,000 acres, Tsala Apopka is one of Florida's most unique waterways. The system is divided into three pools — Floral City, Inverness, and Hernando — connected by channels and the Withlacoochee River. Kayaking and canoeing through the cypress-lined channels feels like paddling through old Florida wilderness. The chain is also outstanding for bass fishing and birdwatching.

Year-Round half day moderate