Florida's Coolest Escape

This summer, spring into Florida's Coolest Escape.

When summer heats up, it’s time to explore Ocala/Marion County. You’ll find crystal-clear springs that are always a refreshing 72°, beautifully shaded nature trails to discover, zip lines that let you soar through the sky, and countless other ways to have fun. So click around and find out why your BEST SUMMER EVER starts in Ocala/Marion County.

Children sitting on the edge of the river with feet in the water in Ocala Marion County FL — Dip a toe into the fun.

Our natural parks and springs are the perfect way to keep cool this summer. Whether you want to paddle a canoe downstream, float lazily in a tube, or swim and snorkel in Florida’s coolest, clearest waters, Ocala/Marion County is all about making a splash!

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Events

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Learn all that there is to see and explore in Ocala/Marion County.

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Where to Stay

Comfort Comes in More Ways Than One

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Things to Do

Choose Your Own Adventure

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Food & Drink

Good Food, Good People, Good Times

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Outdoors

Florida’s natural beauty is everywhere you look in Ocala/Marion County. Whether you’re exploring the trails, springs, and waterfalls of our parks or soaring through the trees on a zip line, we put the “great” in the Great Outdoors.

Equestrian

We’re not called “The Horse Capital of the World™” for nothing, you know. Our picturesque horse farms are the perfect place to take a leisurely ride through the countryside or simply spend some time around these beautiful, majestic animals.