Top Things to See & Do in Ocala, Florida
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 10 ก.ค. 2024
- With a historic downtown area boasting shops and eateries around a shady square, a world-class art museum, and glass-bottom boats at one of Florida’s original tourist attractions, Ocala offers many experiences that can keep you busy for a day or several days. In this video, we’re going to tell you about the top things to see and do in Ocala.
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chadgallivanter.com/blog/ocala
Timestamps:
00:00 - Background
01:48 - Intro
02:09 - Fort King
04:04 - Sholom Park
05:46 - Flamingo Museum
07:16 - Silver Springs
08:48 - Downtown Ocala
10:01 - Appleton Museum
10:41 - Tuscawilla Park
11:36 - Sweet Jane's Whoopie Pies
12:53 - Wrap
13:37 - Credits
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My new beautiful home town since December of 2020! Thank you Lord, for leading me here! True Paradise…
Happy for you!!
your hometown is traditonally the one that you were born/raised in. You cant have a "new" hometown lmfao
I moved to the Ocala forest around the same time you moved to Ocala
Moved here a year ago. It is beautiful. So much nature to see and enjoy. Love it here.
Hi there, we are looking to move to Ocala. Where did you move from? Any tips or advice? We are coming from Ohio. Thank you!
@@chantellenolan same here looking to move from northeast ohio
Hi, are the tornadoes their scary?
@@chantellenolan hello dear, I am moving to Ocala from Cincinnati
Did you like there?
We moved to Ocala FL, last September 2020 and it’s taken time to think of it as home however now that I know where to go, it should be a great experience and fall in love with the City.
Lived in Williston when I was little. Family trips to Ocala were so much fun. Silver Springs, Rainbow River. Really miss those trips. Beautiful town.
LOVED LOVED LOVED YOUR OPENING! Like an old tyme western prairie movie!!! Gorgeous!! Thank You!!! ❤
I could sense the peace of Sholom park through the screen 😌
Very peaceful there. I would say they accomplished their mission
It’s beautiful. My wife and I were married there earlier this year.
@@Me-kf4og What a gorgeous place for such a special moment ❤️ must be lovely to visit and relive the memory.
The Canyons Zip Line and Adventure Park just north of Ocala.
No it isn't. I live about 2 miles from it. 441n 326 area
@@davidnassiverajr3381 uh. Just looked it up and it has an ocala address.
Those glass bottom boats at Silver Springs look great fun. I enjoyed the old photos you showed. Cheers
It is AWESOME. If you get a chance go and listen to the HISTORY
Beautiful.. I live in Ocala Florida too. I love going to all of the places been mentioned
I cannot believe you left out the new World Equestrian Center in SW Ocala. Beautiful place to walk around, shop, eat and watch horse shows.....FREE!
Stay tuned
Lived and worked in Ocala for 7 years. Great to visit, DIFFERENT living there.
We’re considering moving there. Can you elaborate?!
@@tracyvision Ocala is one of the Better places to live in Florida because we had horses and etc. Beautiful area. Florida has become a melting pot. Florida work wages are very low and most my friends had to have 2 jobs just to get by. That's just my experience. I couldn't HANDLE the hurricanes either. Ocala was hit very hard by Irma while we were there. I have many reasons for leaving Florida. I wouldn't move back to the state again. You may like it. Everyone is different in what they want and where they like living. Also too hot and humid for us also. I now retired in Costa Rica but this is where we were meant to be !!! PURA VIDA
@@sandrabedard7848 thanks for sharing
Love it!!! Well put video of Ocala!!!!!
Just moved here 4 weeks ago thank you the video helps me get to know the town I’m going to be living the rest of my life in
Thank u!
How do you like it so far?
Thanks for such great coverage.
Always look forward to seeing your videos.
Thank you Catherine!
Aaaaaaayyyy! Showing Tipsy Skipper and Mutiny! The best bars in Ocala.
Quality video. Well done. I'm looking forward to seeing other places you have filmed. Next time you are in the area, please visit the new World Equestrian Center. I'm certain it will be added to your list.
Will do!
Oh YAY, I Haven't seen you in awhile. Happy traveling.
We love Ocala! We spend a lot of time in the Ocala National Forest. They have some of the best springs in Florida. Definitely have to check out some of this stuff you mentioned. Great video!
Who is WE? SPEAK FOR YOURSELF !
@@smilebbyily2445 Okay. My husband and I is "we" and we visit often. I am actually speaking for our own channel. 🤷♀️
The O.N.F. is why I moved here. I miss Texas & S.D. but living in S. springs is an outdoor adventure for now. Doing it solo kinda Sux🤔
@@shawnhampshirehick101 Ocala forest is awesome!
@@FloridaandBeyond absolutely!!!
Very nice thank you for showing it on you tube have a nice day 🙂
I'm from the Daytona area but I've been there several times. Just a unique beautiful town unlike any other in this great state of Florida
Great intro to the area.
Don't forget all the lovely outta state traffic that clogs up the roads about lunchtime (: that's my favoriteeeee
And they need to erect a sign on the i75 exits. Gen x NOT welcome.
great video!
Love Ocala
Good quality video Chad. Keep up the good work.
Thanks, will do!
Currently building in Stone Creek. Never heard of Ocala pr io r to it months ago. Thx for this video. Now even more excited about our new vacation home.
That’s awesome! Congratulations!!
Too many people coming to Ocala and have made it a small "city". Sucks when you see farmland and fields be sold to make developments , gas stations/car washes and car dealerships. Sweet Jane's is not far from my parents house..
Very nice video!
I remember a lot living there and graduating from Vanguard High School in 97, but left in 2000 and it's had a lot added to it since and there's other things I never had a chance to see!
Ocali Country days is back Nov. 13th and 14th at the Silver River Museum in Silver Springs State Park.
Thanks a lot!
We are going to Ocala Fl in two weeks
Enjoy your vids, thanks!
Thanks for watching!
I been here for 20 years and would never leave. I love it here
I love this video I was born and raised in Ocala this is awesome also the Marion Theater is haunted lol
world equestrian center for sure especially on paso fino show days
Well it’s a no brainer I got to go to Sweet Janes candy store thanks chad. Getting good content from you for my channel
I have driven by Sholom many times and never knew it was a public park😂 Gotta say this vid makes Ocala look pretty nice. Now we have the World Equestrian Center as well. I can’t believe how huge that place is.
Sholom Park is a private Park, open to the Public, which is why a lot of folks don’t realize it’s open to them. They’re online, but I’m not sure if they’re on FB.
I’ve been curious to learn more about Ocala
Nice good video. Considering a move to Ocala from South Florida in the future and this video affirms my laid back, relaxed retirement desires 👍
Just don’t go to the villages then.💀😂
Stay away from 55 and over neighborhoods. Nothing but old people with nothing to do but watch what you're doing.
Also, Muddy Lotus Tea is the best Kava bar in the state. Definitely worth checking out!
Here for 13 years and never been to Tuscawilla Art Park. I was wondering when you were going to do where we call home. Another great video.
Thanks Jane! Love Ocala!!
Yes
Ocala area is actually pretty cool. I do like living in this area ( not really into 🐎) I prefer the National Forest & outdoor activities. If I only had an adventure gal pal👩 to kayak & boat & fish & ride with.
I would like to see & do & everything they're specially eat the whoopie pie that sounds delicious.
I like it when people make videos about the Ocala area because they make it sound so great, but in actuality if your not upper middle class or high class, it’s not fun to live here. If your poor, becoming homeless is pretty easy here. Place is over priced and over populated and now the city/town is trying to turn it into a snotty “ Country “ sight seeing tourists spot. I miss growing up here, everything has just gone down hill the past few years.😔
I totally agree. Slocala ain't what it used to be, we had a great water park and a decent zoo, then I saw it slowly wither away. Judges and farm owners run this town, so welcome to Ocala 💁♂️... On the flip side though, it's so slow, you'll always feel safe, even in the hood lol.. Great for families, not much for the youth...
Agreed
I'm from St. Petersburg Beach. Same thing. I grew up there in the 50s. It's unrecognizable.
Becoming homeless in any area is easy if you’re poor
@@freewillchoice8052 no duh😑
Love Florida.....
Me2 that’s why I love this channel and started one of my own about Florida life
I’m surprised they didn’t include the World Equestrian Center . I know it’s only been open for about 8 months but it a must see place. Another great thing in my opinion is it’s centrally located which allows you to go to many other places for a day trip…
Stay tuned!
Very quite place but it’s nothing like Hallandale Beach Florida more beautiful and am close to the beach and it’s more businesses and restaurants and growing communities.
As a Real Estate Agent in Ocala. I service Marion County. This was a great video ❤
Awesome! Thank you!
I currently live on the Treasure Coast and I'm seriously considering moving to Ocala. Great video, thanks! 😊
Currently living in Ocala. Grew up in PSL/Stuart. Its vastly different. Its very slow here. My biggest issue; the drivers. WPB is easier to navigate during rush hour.
I totally agree, this is a place to hit the brakes and take it slow....very slow........
@Joleigh Avery get what in🤷🏽♂️
Don't do it.
Are ticks bad here?
Please do a piece on all the horse riding accessible parks and WEC
You forgot to mention the natural springs to swim and many fishing lakes!! If you have a 4 wheel drive you can drive through the National forest and see all kinds of nature
Seems like a great place to retire. Affordable and safe and beautiful.
I wouldn't really call it safe
Moved to Ocala 2 years ago from NJ and I absolutely love it here. I can't wait to check out Tuscawilla Art Park soon. Thanks for the great video.
Terrible area..be careful.
@@smilebbyily2445 you think its terrible try living in Philadelphia.
@@Lugoman78yeah I heard about philly but seriously if you visit tuscawilla be mindful not the best area
Welcome to slocala 💁♂️
It's a nice town to raise a family.
One of the more cheaper places in FL to live.
But it's actually pretty boring.
The best part about Ocala is your 1 hr away on st Rd 40 east through Ocala national forest to Daytona Beach!
1 1/2 hrs to Tampa,Clearwater beach.
Boring. Lol.
Seems beaches are your thing. Perhaps a move would reduce your boredom.
@@TomBTerrific left a long time ago
I will keep my comments to myself
Thank you. The World is a better place for it.
@@robira1313 nobody asked you a damn thing.
Top thing to see in Ocala is the drag racing museum
I’m doing a dissertation based upon the Ocala Limestone. Is there a quarry nearby, that verifiably goes into the Ocala Limestone Member, that someone, maybe a local, could give me the coordinates of to more fill out my dissertation?
The Canyons Ziplines would have been another one I would have added.
Yea what's left of it. It used to be a beautifull place old sandy dirt roads. Old granddaddy oaks with moss hanging every where. Goffer turtles was just every where. Deer. Standing on,the sides of the road. Then the yankees came cut down our big old oak trees paved over the sandy roads. I lived near,, ocurse road. It was called that because if you drove to fast on that sand you would wreck causing you to curse..
We all waved at each other I'm part Seminole. We spoke the southern language. Good fishing and hunting. I knew old Ross Allen. But it ain't that way, no more I got the devil out a there years ago,,,but I have my memories,,I went to school at Osceola. I just didn't fit in any more so I left. Never will go back nothing to go back for,,,,
I agree. True Ocala no longer exists 😩
The outsiders came in and pretty much did the same thing to most of Florida. I could be wrong, but I'll bet there's more pavement than open water, now.
@@charlesmills6621 I bet you'd be right. ,I love the old Fla, cause I'm a true old Fla, boy. Southern Born and raised. My people go back to the Seminole. Some time when I'm a sleep I walk down those old sandy dirt roads with grandady live oaks stretching over tye roads like a tunnel with moss hanging from the branches. And turkey oaks swaying over the roadway. And a patch a palmetas. Off in the distance. Seeing and old goffer. Cross the road at snails pace. And maybe a deer grazing along the roadside. And armadillo,. Scampering along thru the woods. Then I wake up and realize it. Was just a dream. Of witch I lived when I was a young,,, boy,,,
i used to originality live n ocala back n 2018
i used to live there before i moved back n to ocala n 2018
How'd you like it is it pretty quick to get from one side to the other? What about night life clubs and bars
Ocala vs Lakeland (WinterHAVEN)?
Need advise please.
You make Ocala seem way better than it actually is. Lol. I would suggest Rainbow River or The Villages
yo at 0:25 where is this located? is this in florida?
Is there a place where you can pet and ride horses. I have kids 6 and 9 so looking for something like that to do with them
When a building you own shows up in a TH-cam video
you can smell seminole feed when near the mill i live in ocala xD
The WEC. Disney for equestrian enthusiast.
Missing two of the biggest attractions the Santos mountain bike trail system and the Greenway Cross State bike trail for road bikes.
In Ocala?
Should have added Fish Hawk Distillery
I lived in I lived in Ocala for many many years I know all about all the things in Ocala like I said I live there for many many years
i live here, & there is absolutely nothing to do
Are there alligators in shalom park?
Looks like a nice place?
Where can you pay to ride horses around Ocala?
Why did you not mention the largest equestrian center in the world is in Ocala? This would’ve been the best destination place and location for people to come and see it because it is the nicest place in Ocala and most events are free!
Stay tuned!
I've lived in ocala my entire life 49 years, my family came here in 1822 from down south Florida, my great grandfather was BLOODY ED WATSON but I've watched ocala go from very nice to trash
1822? Dang, they're old.
@@robira1313 funny
@@robira1313 - Why is it trash? If you are going to be critical, give some reasons.
@@socalcraigster - I don''t believe I said anything about "trash". Chuck said it, not me.
@@robira1313 - I was directing it towards that poster. Just curious since it seems very nice.
Didn’t even mention Zip the Canyons or Equestrian Center
Forgot to add EAT AT MOJOS
...and Swampy's on the Rainbow River - but that's is outside of Ocala in Dunnellon. Worth the 20-minute drive!
@@robira1313 yes sir it is! I live in dunnelon and love swampys. Hey there neighbor! Lol
Glad y’all like it ocala sucks
Where is the countryside in Ocala?
All around it. It's mostly rural
I live in ocala. I didn't know we had horses
Your joking right😂
@@trinket1723 duh 🙄
Wow
Next time show US the horse ridings places to enjoy.
They even painted a non-native invasive plant on the horse (Taro...one of the ecologically damaging elephant ears).
So weird seeing a video in the place I live 💀
Beautiful tourist stop. but we’re interested in every week activities when you live there. Like dinner with friends A market like Trader Joe’s. Sprouts Local butcher.
In the process of moving here from Ohio 🥰
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Slowcala
What's fun here? Everything closes at 9pm except the drug stores and Walmart.
Wow, a good place for senior citizens.
Lol really.... Ocala?
Ocala=slow-cala it is terrible and very very slow gainesville is much better also Ocala isn’t very pretty
The only thing nice around here is the villages
I've never lived in a more boring place.