Monica's Guidebook
My Favorite Restaraunts
Ocala has many great options for dining. Here are some of my favorite personal recommendations..
Sabores Latinos Restaurant and Catering
2515 NE 3rd StGreat authentic Colombian Cuisine. Very fair price 👍
Amazing food! The ceviche is out of this world! 🌎
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Mesa de Notte
2436 E Silver Springs BlvdAmazing food! The ceviche is out of this world! 🌎
Amazing cocktails. Southern style food with its own unique twist. Everything on the menu is amazing. My personal favorites are the “Hot Brown” or the “Bacon Wrapped Dates”
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Ivy on the Square
53 S Magnolia AveAmazing cocktails. Southern style food with its own unique twist. Everything on the menu is amazing. My personal favorites are the “Hot Brown” or the “Bacon Wrapped Dates”
Gator Joe's Beach Bar & Grill
12431 SE 135 AveAmrit Palace
3415 SW College RdHands down the best Indian Food in Ocala 👍
My favorite spots
Feel like trying something different? Muddy Lotus Kava Kratom Tea Bar is a trendy spot with some interesting nighttime activities
Set in the Art District of Ocala. Muddy Lotus is a great place to relax. Features a pool table, board games like Giant Jenga, Dart Board, Yoga Mats etc.. Many drink options to choose from. Weekly bonfires and drum circles
Muddy Lotus Tea Kava Bar
520 NE 1st AveSet in the Art District of Ocala. Muddy Lotus is a great place to relax. Features a pool table, board games like Giant Jenga, Dart Board, Yoga Mats etc.. Many drink options to choose from. Weekly bonfires and drum circles
Fun for the whole family. Grab your PJs and check out this iconic retro Drive in Movie Theater!
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Ocala Drive-In
4850 S Pine AveFun for the whole family. Grab your PJs and check out this iconic retro Drive in Movie Theater!
Great dog park. Areas for large and small breeds. Next to Jervey Gantt Park. Lots of trails and activities. The Aquatic Fun Center is great for kids.
Letty Towles Dog Park
2299 Southeast 32nd AvenueGreat dog park. Areas for large and small breeds. Next to Jervey Gantt Park. Lots of trails and activities. The Aquatic Fun Center is great for kids.
Nestled in the Horse Capital of the World and now open is the Ocala, Florida location. This world-class facility is the largest equestrian complex in the United States situated on nearly 378 acres of state-of-the-art arenas and luxury accommodations with an additional 300 acres set aside for future expansion.
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World Equestrian Center
1750 Northwest 80th AvenueNestled in the Horse Capital of the World and now open is the Ocala, Florida location. This world-class facility is the largest equestrian complex in the United States situated on nearly 378 acres of state-of-the-art arenas and luxury accommodations with an additional 300 acres set aside for future expansion.
Sholom park features beautiful botanical gardens with over 250 species of plants. Over 2 miles of gorgeous walking trails. With 2 ponds, 64 tribute benches, 36 olive trees, and over 125,000 visitors a year this park is the perfect place to relax and find inner peace. It is one of my personal favorite spots to visit in the area.
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Parque Sholom
7110 SW 80th AveSholom park features beautiful botanical gardens with over 250 species of plants. Over 2 miles of gorgeous walking trails. With 2 ponds, 64 tribute benches, 36 olive trees, and over 125,000 visitors a year this park is the perfect place to relax and find inner peace. It is one of my personal favorite spots to visit in the area.
Paddock Mall
3100 SW College RdThe Reilly Arts Center is bringing film, live performances, movies, music, and art to the Ocala's Marion Theatre in Downtown Ocala.
At the Theatre expect a diverse array of film genres including classic, independent and foreign films, award-winning documentaries, educational programs, and recently released Hollywood features. The entertainment doesn't stop there - the calendar will include small musical performances with regional rock, jazz, blues, and classical artists; small theatre ensemble performances; comedy shows; lectures; and special event rentals.
The Marion's concession offerings have also been re-imaged with a full beer, wine and drink menu in addition to popcorn and snacks. Mobile ordering and delivery will be available to your theatre to reduce congestion in the lobby for all food and drink items.
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Marion Theatre
50 S Magnolia AveThe Reilly Arts Center is bringing film, live performances, movies, music, and art to the Ocala's Marion Theatre in Downtown Ocala.
At the Theatre expect a diverse array of film genres including classic, independent and foreign films, award-winning documentaries, educational programs, and recently released Hollywood features. The entertainment doesn't stop there - the calendar will include small musical performances with regional rock, jazz, blues, and classical artists; small theatre ensemble performances; comedy shows; lectures; and special event rentals.
The Marion's concession offerings have also been re-imaged with a full beer, wine and drink menu in addition to popcorn and snacks. Mobile ordering and delivery will be available to your theatre to reduce congestion in the lobby for all food and drink items.
Painting with a Twist Ocala
4414 SW College RdNeighborhoods
Gorgeous Historical Architecture. Lots of activities with lots of options for shopping/dining as well. Visit the Marion Theater with option to order food and drinks while enjoying a classic or new movie. I would recommend parking in the parking garage if you can find street parking
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Historic Downtown Ocala
Gorgeous Historical Architecture. Lots of activities with lots of options for shopping/dining as well. Visit the Marion Theater with option to order food and drinks while enjoying a classic or new movie. I would recommend parking in the parking garage if you can find street parking
The Tuscawilla Park Historic District has local significance in the areas of religion, social and humanitarian, politics and government, commerce, and architecture. Its extant historic buildings date from c. 1877 until c. 1930. The buildings embody the period when Ocala functioned as the center of transportation, commerce, and government for Marion County and much of central Florida.
The Tuscawilla Park neighborhood is a residential area northeast of the historic downtown commercial core of Ocala. The area developed primarily during the period from 1880 until 1920 when Ocala was a center for tourism, phosphate, and citrus. It includes, in part, a land grant conceded to Antonio Alvarez, a Spanish subject living in St. Augustine. During the first half of the nineteenth century Alvarez was secretary to the Spanish governor and mayor of St. Augustine. The Alvarez Grant was later transferred to Gad Humphreys, the first Seminole Indian agent, and Joseph Caldwell, a planter and land developer from Newberry, South Carolina. During the early 1880s Caldwell subdivided the Alvarez Grant into Caldwell's Addition, the first of many subdivisions which developed on the east side of Ocala from the 1880s to the 1920s. The Tuscawilla Park area is significant for its association with many of Ocala's prominent businessmen, politicians, and civic leaders, particularly members of the Jewish community. The oldest existing building in Florida, designated as a synagogue, built 1888, is located in the district. The district also contains some of the older residential buildings in Ocala. Most of these are frame vernacular, but they also include examples of Second Empire, Queen Anne, Colonial Revival, Gothic Revival, Spanish Revival, Georgian Revival, Carpenter Gothic, and Bungalow styles. While the district has lost some of its physical integrity, it generally retains the appearance it exhibited during its period of significance.
Tuscawilla Historic District
The Tuscawilla Park Historic District has local significance in the areas of religion, social and humanitarian, politics and government, commerce, and architecture. Its extant historic buildings date from c. 1877 until c. 1930. The buildings embody the period when Ocala functioned as the center of transportation, commerce, and government for Marion County and much of central Florida.
The Tuscawilla Park neighborhood is a residential area northeast of the historic downtown commercial core of Ocala. The area developed primarily during the period from 1880 until 1920 when Ocala was a center for tourism, phosphate, and citrus. It includes, in part, a land grant conceded to Antonio Alvarez, a Spanish subject living in St. Augustine. During the first half of the nineteenth century Alvarez was secretary to the Spanish governor and mayor of St. Augustine. The Alvarez Grant was later transferred to Gad Humphreys, the first Seminole Indian agent, and Joseph Caldwell, a planter and land developer from Newberry, South Carolina. During the early 1880s Caldwell subdivided the Alvarez Grant into Caldwell's Addition, the first of many subdivisions which developed on the east side of Ocala from the 1880s to the 1920s. The Tuscawilla Park area is significant for its association with many of Ocala's prominent businessmen, politicians, and civic leaders, particularly members of the Jewish community. The oldest existing building in Florida, designated as a synagogue, built 1888, is located in the district. The district also contains some of the older residential buildings in Ocala. Most of these are frame vernacular, but they also include examples of Second Empire, Queen Anne, Colonial Revival, Gothic Revival, Spanish Revival, Georgian Revival, Carpenter Gothic, and Bungalow styles. While the district has lost some of its physical integrity, it generally retains the appearance it exhibited during its period of significance.
The Villages
Sightseeing
For millennia, humans have been captivated by the stunning beauty and crystal clear waters of one of America’s largest springs. Experience a Silver Springs Glass Bottom Boat tour. Kayak the five-mile Silver River. Explore the Silver River Museum and Cracker Village. Camping, hiking, dining and shopping as well!
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Parque Estatal de Silver Springs
5656 East Silver Springs BoulevardFor millennia, humans have been captivated by the stunning beauty and crystal clear waters of one of America’s largest springs. Experience a Silver Springs Glass Bottom Boat tour. Kayak the five-mile Silver River. Explore the Silver River Museum and Cracker Village. Camping, hiking, dining and shopping as well!
For a leisurely adventure, tube the Rainbow River Classic – the tuber ride of generations. Rentals are available & include return shuttle service from Blue Run of Dunnellon Park. Average float: approx. 4 hours
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Parque del Condado K.P. Hole
9435 SW 190th Avenue RdFor a leisurely adventure, tube the Rainbow River Classic – the tuber ride of generations. Rentals are available & include return shuttle service from Blue Run of Dunnellon Park. Average float: approx. 4 hours
Ocala National Forest is in Florida, north of Orlando. It's known for its large areas of sand pine scrub forest. The Juniper Springs, Alexander Springs and Salt Springs recreation areas have natural pools and canoe runs. Hundreds of lakes and ponds include Lake Kerr and the enormous Lake George. One of many trails, the Yearling Trail winds past a sinkhole and the remains of 19th-century homesteads.
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Ocala National Forest
Florida 40Ocala National Forest is in Florida, north of Orlando. It's known for its large areas of sand pine scrub forest. The Juniper Springs, Alexander Springs and Salt Springs recreation areas have natural pools and canoe runs. Hundreds of lakes and ponds include Lake Kerr and the enormous Lake George. One of many trails, the Yearling Trail winds past a sinkhole and the remains of 19th-century homesteads.
The Appleton Museum of Art brings art and people together to inspire, challenge and engage present and future generations through our wide range of collections, exhibitions, programs and educational opportunities.
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Appleton Museum of Art
4333 E Silver Springs Blvd
The Appleton Museum of Art brings art and people together to inspire, challenge and engage present and future generations through our wide range of collections, exhibitions, programs and educational opportunities.
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Nearby Parks and Recreation
There are several parks nearby including Jervey Gannt Park and Letty Towles Dog Park 2200 SE 36th Ave Ocala 34470. Features miles of walking trails, sheltered picnic areas, playgrounds, and an amazing dog park. Tuscawilla Park located at 829 NE Sanchez Ave, Ocala. This park features trails, water, art sculptures and is located in the Art District of Ocala. It also has a discovery Center that’s Perfect for kids. Silver Springs State Park is located at NE 33rd St Ocala 34488. This park features artesian springs and a historic tourist attraction that is now part of Silver Springs State Park.