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Things to Do — The Villages, Ocala & Central Florida

Adventures, attractions, and experiences across the region

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Ocala National Forest

Ocala National Forest

Park $
Ocala

Nearly 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.

national foresthikingsprings
Year-Round half day to full day Moderate
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
Year-Round 3-5 hours Easy