Things to Do — The Villages, Ocala & Central Florida
Adventures, attractions, and experiences across the region
Cactus Jack's Trail Rides
OcalaExperience guided horseback riding tours through Florida's scenic trails with well-trained horses suitable for all skill levels.
Don Garlits Museum of Drag Racing
OcalaChronicles the history of drag racing with about 90 racing cars in the Drag Race building and 50 vehicles in the Antique Car building. Opened in 1984.
Ocala National Forest
OcalaNearly 400,000 acres of sand pine scrub, prairies, and springs make this the southernmost national forest in the continental U.S. Home to world-class swimming holes at Alexander, Juniper, and Salt Springs.
Silver Springs State Park
OcalaFlorida'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.