Bridgette's Guidebook
Things to do
Silver Springs State Park contains a beautiful natural spring with kayak rental services on site. You can rent by the hour, for the day or bring your own. The kayak’s are a great way to see the monkeys and the old ruins in the park. The park is great for hiking, wildlife watching and you can take a ride on the famous glass-bottom boats!
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Parque Estatal de Silver Springs
5656 East Silver Springs BoulevardSilver Springs State Park contains a beautiful natural spring with kayak rental services on site. You can rent by the hour, for the day or bring your own. The kayak’s are a great way to see the monkeys and the old ruins in the park. The park is great for hiking, wildlife watching and you can take a ride on the famous glass-bottom boats!
This is a great place for a nice stroll, jog, bike (32 Miles roundtrip road bike trail or endless mountain bike trails). There is also horseback riding and horse trails.
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Santos Trails
3080 SE 80th StThis is a great place for a nice stroll, jog, bike (32 Miles roundtrip road bike trail or endless mountain bike trails). There is also horseback riding and horse trails.
Aside from being a great restaurant and bar - Black Sheep offers fun events like Drag Bingo, Drag Brunch, Kinky Trivia and regular trivia. Check them out on their Facebook page for the schedule.
Black Sheep On Broadway
128 Southwest Broadway StreetAside from being a great restaurant and bar - Black Sheep offers fun events like Drag Bingo, Drag Brunch, Kinky Trivia and regular trivia. Check them out on their Facebook page for the schedule.
El Parque de Aventuras y Tirolesa de los Cañones
8045 NW Gainesville RdEvents
The World Equestrian Center (WEC) is the heartbeat of the equine industry and is a great way to see the most amazing equine events. Not only does WEC host the world’s greatest professionals and horses, you might be able to catch a concert or show. Even if you aren’t interested in a show, there’s great restaurants and unique shopping experiences at WEC so it’s worth checking out.
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World Equestrian Center
1750 Northwest 80th AvenueThe World Equestrian Center (WEC) is the heartbeat of the equine industry and is a great way to see the most amazing equine events. Not only does WEC host the world’s greatest professionals and horses, you might be able to catch a concert or show. Even if you aren’t interested in a show, there’s great restaurants and unique shopping experiences at WEC so it’s worth checking out.
Swimming
Rainbow Springs State Park is one of the many beautiful natural springs in central Florida. This one is perfect for the whole family and offers pristine waters for swimming and kayak rentals on site. It is a great place for a picnic.
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Parque Estatal Rainbow Springs
19158 SW 81st Pl RdRainbow Springs State Park is one of the many beautiful natural springs in central Florida. This one is perfect for the whole family and offers pristine waters for swimming and kayak rentals on site. It is a great place for a picnic.
Great family friendly beach and restaurant on Lake Weir
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Gator Joe's Beach Bar & Grill
12431 SE 135 AveGreat family friendly beach and restaurant on Lake Weir
Juniper Springs
Salt Springs
Florida 19
Alexander Springs
Silver Glen Springs Recreation Area
5271 FL-19Good Eats!
We love to support our local business and hope that you will too!
A great steakhouse, perfect for a special occasion or just a great steak. Be sure to ask for the fried lobster appetizer - it's an off-menu item and it's delicious!
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Mark's Prime Steakhouse
30 S Magnolia AveA great steakhouse, perfect for a special occasion or just a great steak. Be sure to ask for the fried lobster appetizer - it's an off-menu item and it's delicious!
The best locally made ice cream and confections, by far! Support local!
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Ocala's Chocolates & Confections
104 E Fort King StThe best locally made ice cream and confections, by far! Support local!
Grandpa Joe's Candy Shop - Ocala, FL
20 Southeast Broadway StreetWhat a fun place for family members of all ages
A great southern style restaurant - perfect for lunch or dinner.
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Ivy on the Square
53 S Magnolia AveA great southern style restaurant - perfect for lunch or dinner.
A great place to get smoked meats and the largest whiskey selection in Ocala. You also can't go wrong with a mixed drink or an old fashioned sweet tea!
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Brick City Southern Kitchen & Whiskey Bar
10 S Magnolia AveA great place to get smoked meats and the largest whiskey selection in Ocala. You also can't go wrong with a mixed drink or an old fashioned sweet tea!
Stella's Modern Pantry
20 SW Broadway StThe best lunch spot in town!
This a great authentic French Restaurant with the best Sunday brunch in town!
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La Cuisine Restaurant
48 SW 1st AveThis a great authentic French Restaurant with the best Sunday brunch in town!
Unique Spaces
This is Ocala's best kept secret - our very own Speak Easy Lounge open Thur-Sat nights. Be sure to check their Facebook page for the password to make sure you get in!
Thirsty Cobbler
11 East Fort King StreetThis is Ocala's best kept secret - our very own Speak Easy Lounge open Thur-Sat nights. Be sure to check their Facebook page for the password to make sure you get in!
The Corkscrew Winery
16 SW Broadway StGreat locally made wines
The Ocala Wine Experience
36 SW 1st AveA great bar & lounge spot
The Courtyard is a fun outdoor space with a bar, live music and life sized games for adults. This space is open on Friday and Saturday nights.
The Courtyard on Broadway
120 SW Broadway StThe Courtyard is a fun outdoor space with a bar, live music and life sized games for adults. This space is open on Friday and Saturday nights.
Mutiny Bar Ocala
46 South Magnolia AvenueVery cool punk bar with a pirate theme! Great punk bands!
Furry Family Members
Letty Towles Dog Park
2299 Southeast 32nd Avenue
UF Pet Emergency Treatment Services, Ocala
3200 Southwest 27th Avenue
UF Veterinary Hospital at WEC
1156 Northwest 81st Terrace Road
Petco
4475 Southwest 40th Avenue
Pet Supermarket
2023 East Silver Springs Boulevard
PetSmart
3500 Southwest College RoadRest and Relaxation
If you're looking for the absolute best massage in town, do NOT hesitate to contact Charlotte. We use her services regularly for deep tissue massages; we actually have standing appointments!
Since she's the best, she books up fast so reach out and find out if she can fit you in for the best massage of your life!
Therapeutic Touch by Charlotte Baccus
1007 Northeast 2nd StreetIf you're looking for the absolute best massage in town, do NOT hesitate to contact Charlotte. We use her services regularly for deep tissue massages; we actually have standing appointments!
Since she's the best, she books up fast so reach out and find out if she can fit you in for the best massage of your life!
If you're looking for a relaxing facial or a brazilian wax, Vanessa is your go-to. Reach out and get booked, you will NOT regret it.
Enhance Beautiful Skin
1800 North Main StreetIf you're looking for a relaxing facial or a brazilian wax, Vanessa is your go-to. Reach out and get booked, you will NOT regret it.