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The Myth Ends Now: Ocala, Florida


HORSE CAPITAL OF THE WORLD 

The Myth ends Now


You hear it all the time "There is nothing to do in Ocala". Well I guess it all depends on what you like to do. Ocala is the Horse Capital world,..Horse capital; which means that while there may not be gambling sites and strip clubs everywhere you can always enjoy the beautiful outdoors. With this I've shared a few locations that you may wanna check out when you think of "Things to do in Ocala"

Riverscape Boat Tours LLC
Ocala, FL 34477 352-861-9926
Prices: 
Tour Rates
$25 per person

Hours: 
Tours for Ocklawaha River run from Moss Bluff Locks on, Wednesdays & Thursdays. This tour leaves at 10:00 AM and is a 4 Hr. Tour. Candlelight Tours on the Ocklawaha River are available Friday evenings leaving at 7 PM (3 hrs). 
Tours on the Silver River run from Rays Wayside Park on Saturdays & Sundays leaving at 10:00 AM (3 hrs.) There are 8 seats available on each tour. The Rate is $25 per person

Book a boat for a private tour from either location is $150.00 a tour. We can also cater your boat with cheese and fresh fruit, at extra charge of course

Lazy River Cruises
Tours are 7 days a week all year
The most popular tour is the 2 hour in the afternoon so you can also have dinner at the restaurant before or after the tour. The restaurant opens at 2pm Tuesday-Friday and at noon on Saturday and Sundays and is closed on Mondays.
http://www.lazyrivercruises.com/
352-637-2726 
Office hours: 8am-8pm if no one in office leave a message and I will return your call asap. If after hours I will call next day

It is our responsibility to offer you the best kayaking adventure in Florida. To spend a day with us in Florida's beautiful outdoors, please call 352-789-4959 and reserve your trip, today!
Quick-Start Class 
2 Hours
Price Per Person:  $35
All classes include: 
Instruction, Kayak, Paddle, PFD (life jacket), and FUN
What to Bring… 
Bottled Water
Rain Gear (Rain Jacket or Poncho)

Camera (optional)  
Bring an extra change of clothes just in case…
Towel 
Please lock valuables in your trunk


Horse Country Carriage http://horsecountrycarriagecompanyandtours.com/
To take a country carriage ride through some of Ocala’s most beautiful horse farms contact 352-867-8717 or visit the 
Weekend appointments or group tours are available by calling 352-750-5500
The ride lasts more than an hour, so remember to bring your camera!
Evening dinner tours available
Holiday parties
Birthday parties for all ages
Wedding carriages available on the farm or at your choice venue.

Horse Country Carriage 
located at:  Kimberden Farm
5400 NW 110th Ave.
Ocala, FL  34482

Carriage rides & tours by reservation only

Cabin and Lodge at Silver State Park http://www.floridastateparks.org/silverriver/cabinsandlodge.cfm?viewphoto=6
Pictures are a must see-Click on the link
There is a minimum two nights stay in cabins on weekends and holidays, either Friday and Saturday night, or Saturday and Sunday nights. A single Friday or Sunday night may be reserved only if there is already a two night stay booked by another guest.  Cabin Rental: $110.00 per night, plus tax.
Book Online or call (800) 326-3521 (8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.) or TDD (888) 433-0287. Pets are not permitted in cabins.  Service animals are welcome.


There you have it! There are things to do in Ocala, all it takes is a little bit of patients and research! Next time I'm home I'm considering the cabin...first thing comes to mind is a grill, drinks, cards and music...my kinda party!

I hope you've enjoyed and for more information on things to do in my home town visit: http://www.ocalamarion.com/local-favorites.asp 

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