Destination Guide

Destination: Ocala

Set in the north central part of the state, Ocala attracts visitors with its Old Florida charm and a laid-back lifestyle dominated by horse farms, tree-laden golf courses, an historic downtown and easy access to the Ocala National Forest, Appleton Museum of Art and Silver Springs theme park.

The revitalized downtown area is a social epicenter with a collection of restaurants, taverns and boutique shops as well as a farmers market. In addition, there' s a large residential historic district with spectacular examples of Victorian architecture.

Dubbed as the "horse capital of the world," Ocala has hundreds of horse farms where thoroughbreds and other horses such as the Tennessee Walker, Arabian and Paso Fino are bred and trained. In fact, nearly 50 different breeds are represented in the area. Horse farms in Ocala have produced numerous Kentucky Derby winners and Breeders Cup Champions.

Visitors to the area gravitate to the main attractions for activities such as hiking, fishing and camping at the Ocala National Forest; viewing an impressive collection of European, American and Contemporary Art at the Appleton Museum of Art; and cruising on glass bottom boats, taking nature tours and enjoying live concerts at Silver Springs.

Car enthusiasts enjoy the Don Garlits Museum of Drag Racing, which has an amazing collection of drag racers, classic cars and hot rods.

For golfers, the verdant, undulating land surrounding the city has provided architects such as Ron Garl, Desmond Muirhead and Karl Litten with engaging terrain to design a wide variety of course experiences. A propensity of large oak trees and rolling hills provides golfers with always-interesting play options.

The Ocala area's impressive course menu includes public, private and semi-private golf courses, including two of Florida's best public layouts: Ocala Golf Club, and Pine Oaks of Ocala.

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Candler Hills Golf Club
Tee Times
Ocala $16
Ocala National at Golden Hills Country Club
Tee Times
Ocala $20
Spruce Creek Preserve Golf Club
Tee Times
Dunnellon $12
Water Oak Country Club
Tee Times
Lady Lake $10
Ocala Golf Club
Tee Times
Ocala $10
Lakes Golf Club
Tee Times
Lady Lake $20 - $22
Royal Oaks Golf Club
Tee Times
Ocala $18
The Links at Spruce Creek South Summerfield $15 - $25
Point O'Woods Golf Course
Tee Times
Inverness $10
Stonecrest Golf Club
Tee Times
Summerfield $10
Lake Diamond Golf & Country Club
Tee Times
Ocala $10
Stone Creek Golf Club
Tee Times
Ocala $23
LakeSide Golf & Country Club Inverness $24 - $28
Country Club at Silver Springs Shores
Tee Times
Ocala $10
Rolling Greens Executive Golf Course
Tee Times
Ocala $25
Harbor Hills Country Club Lady Lake $59
Masters Course at Eagle Ridge Golf Club
Tee Times
Summerfield $19.95
Pelican at The Villages Executive Golf Trail Lady Lake $7 - $11
De La Vista at The Villages Executive Golf Trail Lady Lake $7 - $11
Bogart at The Villages Executive Golf Trail Lady Lake $7 - $11
Oakleigh at The Villages Executive Golf Trail Lady Lake $7 - $11
Tierra Del Sol Golf & Country Club The Villages $25 - $72
Trilogy Golf Club at Ocala Preserve - Players Loop
Tee Times
Ocala $12
Lakes/Oaks at Hacienda Hills Golf & Country Club The Villages $25 - $69
Hibiscus/Jacaranda at Cane Garden Country Club Lady Lake $28 - $77
Amelia/Caroline at Mallory Hill Golf Course Lady Lake $28 - $77
Saddlebrook at The Villages Executive Golf Trail Lady Lake $7 - $11
Juliette Falls
Tee Times
Dunnellon $22
Baseline Golf Course Ocala $20 - $27
Churchill Greens at The Villages Executive Golf Trail Lady Lake $7 - $11
Southern Star at The Villages Executive Golf Trail Lady Lake $7 - $11
SummerGlen Golf Club
Tee Times
Ocala $22
Fox Run at Glenview Champions Country Club The Villages $13.50 - $37.50
Sandhill at The Villages Executive Golf Trail Lady Lake $7 - $11
Allamanda/Hibiscus at Cane Garden Country Club Lady Lake $28 - $77
Oaks/Palms at Hacienda Hills Golf & Country Club The Villages $25 - $69
Hill Top at The Villages Executive Golf Trail Lady Lake $7 - $11
Memorial Course at Eagle Ridge Golf Club
Tee Times
Summerfield $19.95
Walnut Grove at The Villages Executive Golf Trail Lady Lake $7 - $11
Mangrove at The Villages Executive Golf Trail Lady Lake $7 - $11
Laurel Valley Course at Palmer Legends Lady Lake $15.50 - $41.00
Sweetgum at The Villages Executive Golf Trail Lady Lake $7 - $11
Evans Prairie Country Club - Osprey/Egret The Villages $27 - $75
Heritage Course at Eagle Ridge Golf Club
Tee Times
Summerfield $19.95
Pensacola/Destin at Bonifay Country Club The Villages $28 - $77
Tortoise & Hare at On Top of the World Ocala $20
Roosevelt Course at The Villages Executive Golf Trail Lady Lake $7 - $11
Tarpon Boil at The Villages Executive Golf Trail Lady Lake $7 - $11
Chula Vista at The Villages Executive Golf Trail Lady Lake $7 - $11
Richmond Pitch and Putt at The Villages Executive Golf Trail The Villages N/A
Truman at The Villages Executive Golf Trail Lady Lake $7 - $11
Country Club of Ocala Ocala $83
Yankee Clipper at The Villages Executive Golf Trail Lady Lake $7 - $11
Torri/Erinn at Nancy Lopez Legacy Golf & Country Club Lady Lake $27 - $75
Marion Oaks Country Club Ocala $30
Meadows&Oaks Course at Pennbrooke Fairways
Tee Times
Leesburg $15
Mira Mesa at The Villages Executive Golf Trail Lady Lake $7 - $11
Escambia at The Villages Executive Golf Trail The Villages $7 - $11
Seminole Course at Belle Glade Country Club The Villages $14.00 - $38.50
Huntington Golf Club Ocala $22
Ocala Palms Golf & Country Club
Tee Times
Ocala $10
Killdeer/Osprey at Evans Prairie Country Club The Villages $27 - $75
El Diablo at The Villages Executive Golf Trail Lady Lake $7 - $11
Stonecrest Golf Club - Meadows Course Summerfield N/A
Caroline/Virginia at Mallory Hill Golf Course Lady Lake $28 - $77
El Santiago at The Villages Executive Golf Trail Lady Lake $7 - $11
Belmont at The Villages Executive Golf Trail Lady Lake $7 - $11
Champions Course at Eagle Ridge Golf Club
Tee Times
Summerfield $19.95
Belle Glade Country Club - Calusa Course The Villages $14.00 - $38.50
Hemingway/Kilimanjaro at Havana Country Club Lady Lake $28 - $77
Links at On Top of the World Ocala $20
Bacall at The Villages Executive Golf Trail Lady Lake $7 - $11
Volusia at The Villages Executive Golf Trail The Villages $7 - $11
Kilimanjaro/Kenya at Havana Country Club Lady Lake $28 - $77
Talley Ho at Glenview Champions Country Club The Villages $13.50 - $37.50
Trilogy Golf Club at Ocala Preserve - Skills Course
Tee Times
Ocala $12
Silver Lake at The Villages Executive Golf Trail Lady Lake $7 - $11
Heron at The Villages Executive Golf Trail Lady Lake $7 - $11
Orange Blossom Hills Golf & Country Club The Villages $24 - $66
Ashley/Torri at Nancy Lopez Legacy Golf & Country Club Lady Lake $27 - $75
Bonita Pass at The Villages Executive Golf Trail Lady Lake $7 - $11
Kenya/Hemingway at Havana Country Club Lady Lake $28 - $77
Okeechobee at The Villages Executive Golf Trail The Villages $7 - $11
Sanctuary Course at Pennbrooke Fairways
Tee Times
Leesburg $15
Fort Walton/Pensacola at Bonifay Country Club The Villages $28 - $77
Pimlico at The Villages Executive Golf Trail Lady Lake $7 - $11
Cherry Hills Course at Palmer Legends Lady Lake $15.50 - $41.00
Belle Glade Country Club - Tequesta Course The Villages $14.00 - $38.50
Palms/Lakes at Hacienda Hills Golf & Country Club The Villages $25 - $69
Virginia/Amelia at Mallory Hill Golf Course Lady Lake $28 - $77
Sarasota at The Villages Executive Golf Trail The Villages $7 - $11
Redfish Run at The Villages Executive Golf Trail Lady Lake $7 - $11
Hawkes Bay at The Villages Executive Golf Trail Lady Lake $7 - $11
Riley Grove Course at Palmer Legends Lady Lake $15.50 - $41.00
Amberwood at The Villages Executive Golf Trail Lady Lake $7 - $11
Golden Ocala Golf & Equestrian Club Ocala $200
Turtle Mound at The Villages Executive Golf Trail Lady Lake $7 - $11
Erinn/Ashley at Nancy Lopez Legacy Golf & Country Club Lady Lake $27 - $75
Destin/Fort Walton at Bonifay Country Club The Villages $28 - $77
Evans Prairie Country Club - Egret/Killdeer The Villages $27 - $75
Stirrup at Glenview Champions Country Club The Villages $13.50 - $37.50
Briarwood at The Villages Executive Golf Trail Lady Lake $7 - $11
Jacaranda/Allamanda at Cane Garden Country Club Lady Lake $28 - $77
Palmetto at The Villages Executive Golf Trail Lady Lake $7 - $11
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