Ocala
Discover Ocala
Ocala is a city in North Central Florida. Here, rolling green pastures lead to crystal springs, gentle rivers and unspoiled lakes, and hundreds of horse farms gallop with thoroughbred natural charm and beauty. Orlando, Tampa, and Jacksonville have the nearest international airports. Gainesville has a regional airport with some major airline service. Ocala is also home to the Ocala International Airport (KOCF) which serves many corporate and small private planes owners.
What to Experience in Ocala
Taste of Ocala...
Harrys on the square offers good food at a reasonable price and there are several good pizza places that have good food as well.
Essential Information
Getting There
Multiple OptionsOrlando, Tampa, and Jacksonville have the nearest international airports. Gainesville has a regional airport with some major airline service. Ocala is also home to the Ocala International Airport (KOCF) which serves many corporate and small private planes owners. Most folks arrive here in their own vehicles or rental cars, from Interstates 75 or 95. Ocala and Marion County is known as the horse capital of the world, with more than 70,000 acres of horse farms, many equestrian venues, and miles of horse riding trails. Nature abounds in and around Ocala. Many lakes, streams, springs, rivers, and parks are perfect for fishing. Ocala National Forest is popular during hunting season, and golfers will find some of the most challenging courses in Florida in and around Ocala. Harrys on the square offers good food at a reasonable price and there are several good pizza places that have good food as well....
Getting Around & Staying
Getting Around
Ocala and Marion County is known as the horse capital of the world, with more than 70,000 acres of horse farms, many equestrian venues, and miles of horse riding trails. Nature abounds in and around Ocala. Many lakes, streams, springs, rivers, and parks are perfect for fishing. Ocala National Forest is popular during hunting season, and golfers will find some of the most challenging courses in Florida in and around Ocala. Harrys on the square offers good food at a reasonable price and there are several good pizza places that have good food as well.
Money & Budget
Harrys on the square offers good food at a reasonable price and there are several good pizza places that have good food as well.
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Glimpses of Ocala
a bird with its wings spread sitting on a post
yellow flower in tilt shift lens
a paved road in the middle of a forest
“I’m Watching You”. Two horses lean over the fence to get a closer look at the person taking their photograph.
a close up of a purple and black computer
Hunters Moon or Harvest moon as seen in the early morning.
woman in red tank top and blue denim shorts standing beside red bicycle
Reflection in a window. Minimal photograph.
Honeymoon trip!
A tranquil and peaceful water reflection, Sholom Park, Ocala, Florida.
a bird with its wings spread sitting on a post
yellow flower in tilt shift lens
a paved road in the middle of a forest