Best 79 things to do in Ocala, FL

Paddle clear spring waters at your own pace

Drift across clear spring water at your own pace

Paddle Rainbow River's spring-fed waters with a guide

Rent a clear kayak or paddleboard for 3 hours on the Rainbow River

Paddle Rainbow River from sunset into a glowing nightscape

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

Ride forest trails by ATV, then relax with a lakeside picnic

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

Explore Withlacoochee River wetlands by private airboat

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

Share a stable paddle through Lake Griffin State Park

Paddle Lake Griffin’s scenic waterways at your own pace

Cruise a covered boat through Kings Bay’s wildlife-rich waterways

Reach Lake Griffin fishing spots beyond the big boats

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

A gentle horse-drawn outing amid Goethe State Forest scenery

Pair a sunset carriage ride with dinner at Black Prong Whiskey Bar and Grill

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

Pick up speed across Florida marshes and open waterways

Guided clear kayak tour in Silver Springs during manatee season

Watch six- and eight-horse hitch drivers compete from arena stadium seating

Four nights of camping with adult event admission included

Navigate shaded trails, dunes and trenches on horseback