Best 50 things to do in Ocala, FL

Cruise Lake Weir at a gentle pace with friends and family

Cruise Lake Weir at a gentle pace with friends and family

Drift through clear spring water in a tandem kayak

Paddle a clear tandem kayak on Rainbow Springs with a guided drift back

Paddle Rainbow Springs in a clear tandem kayak on a private guided tour

Ride a Coast Guard-approved airboat through the Withlacoochee River wetlands

Explore Withlacoochee River wetlands by private airboat

Share a stable paddle through Lake Griffin State Park

Paddle Lake Griffin’s scenic waterways at your own pace

Reach Lake Griffin fishing spots beyond the big boats

Paddle Silver Springs in a clear kayak with a guide

Paddle Silver Springs' clear waters in the craft that fits your day

Ride gentle trail horses through Goethe State Forest’s pine and oak landscapes

Ride nearly 7 miles through Goethe’s longleaf pine and oak habitats

Glide through Central Florida swamps on a narrated airboat ride and spot diverse wildlife

Pick up speed across Florida marshes and open waterways

Paddle Silver Springs in a transparent canoe with views beneath the water

Guided clear kayak tour in Silver Springs during manatee season

Build riding skills with flexible private instruction

Build riding skills with one-on-one horsemanship instruction

Explore two freshwater dive sites with basins, caverns, and a prehistoric spring

Explore prehistoric fossils beneath clear freshwater

Dive two spring-fed sites, from a cavernous sinkhole to a clear basin

Explore clear river waters and colorful underwater scenery on a certified drift dive