Top Things to See & Do in Ocala, Florida

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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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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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@spinmancorner7543 7 месяцев назад

My new beautiful home town since December of 2020! Thank you Lord, for leading me here! True Paradise…

@SierraStrengthTV Месяц назад

Happy for you!!

@FreedomThirtyFive Месяц назад

your hometown is traditonally the one that you were born/raised in. You cant have a "new" hometown lmfao

@freewillchoice8052 11 дней назад

I moved to the Ocala forest around the same time you moved to Ocala

@pakaza 2 года назад

Moved here a year ago. It is beautiful. So much nature to see and enjoy. Love it here.

@chantellenolan 2 года назад

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!

@TheDisBeat 2 года назад

@@chantellenolan same here looking to move from northeast ohio

@fabbymealexkd Год назад

Hi, are the tornadoes their scary?

@RanjitSingh-rw8kv Месяц назад

@@chantellenolan hello dear, I am moving to Ocala from Cincinnati Did you like there?

@mariarosa4660 2 года назад

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.

@heidihughes7013 2 года назад

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.

@pigybak 2 года назад

The Canyons Zip Line and Adventure Park just north of Ocala.

@davidnassiverajr3381 2 года назад

No it isn't. I live about 2 miles from it. 441n 326 area

@dogcrazy25 2 года назад

@@davidnassiverajr3381 uh. Just looked it up and it has an ocala address.

@YentlLega 2 года назад

I could sense the peace of Sholom park through the screen 😌

@ChadGallivanter 2 года назад

Very peaceful there. I would say they accomplished their mission

@Me-kf4og 2 года назад

It’s beautiful. My wife and I were married there earlier this year.

@YentlLega 2 года назад

@@Me-kf4og What a gorgeous place for such a special moment ❤️ must be lovely to visit and relive the memory.

@alovesupreme8603 Год назад

LOVED LOVED LOVED YOUR OPENING! Like an old tyme western prairie movie!!! Gorgeous!! Thank You!!! ❤

@robira1313 2 года назад

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!

@ChadGallivanter 2 года назад

Stay tuned

@sandrabedard7848 2 года назад

Lived and worked in Ocala for 7 years. Great to visit, DIFFERENT living there.

@tracyvision 2 года назад

We’re considering moving there. Can you elaborate?!

@sandrabedard7848 2 года назад

@@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

@tracyvision 2 года назад

@@sandrabedard7848 thanks for sharing

@helgabullabong 2 года назад

Those glass bottom boats at Silver Springs look great fun. I enjoyed the old photos you showed. Cheers

@txladywolf01 2 года назад

It is AWESOME. If you get a chance go and listen to the HISTORY

@keno4reno 2 года назад

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

@ChadGallivanter 2 года назад

Thank u!

@natoshabarthalow9849 2 года назад

How do you like it so far?

@maryjoykellum 2 года назад

Beautiful.. I live in Ocala Florida too. I love going to all of the places been mentioned

@catherinecarnish4301 2 года назад

Thanks for such great coverage. Always look forward to seeing your videos.

@ChadGallivanter 2 года назад

Thank you Catherine!

@ricosuave2934 2 года назад

Love it!!! Well put video of Ocala!!!!!

@FloridaandBeyond 2 года назад

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!

@smilebbyily2445 2 года назад

Who is WE? SPEAK FOR YOURSELF !

@FloridaandBeyond 2 года назад

@@smilebbyily2445 Okay. My husband and I is "we" and we visit often. I am actually speaking for our own channel. 🤷‍♀️

@shawnhampshirehick101 2 года назад

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🤔

@FloridaandBeyond 2 года назад

@@shawnhampshirehick101 Ocala forest is awesome!

@miriamrivera3310 2 года назад

@@FloridaandBeyond absolutely!!!

@conqueefador5136 2 года назад

Don't forget all the lovely outta state traffic that clogs up the roads about lunchtime (: that's my favoriteeeee

@ianwright40 2 года назад

And they need to erect a sign on the i75 exits. Gen x NOT welcome.

@wschaeffer3318 2 года назад

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.

@ChadGallivanter 2 года назад

Will do!

@floridaguy7957 2 года назад

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

@HerseySyntheticOil Год назад

Good quality video Chad. Keep up the good work.

@ChadGallivanter Год назад

Thanks, will do!

@walternickerson766 2 года назад

Ocali Country days is back Nov. 13th and 14th at the Silver River Museum in Silver Springs State Park.

@jacquelinemcgrady7784 2 года назад

Love Ocala

@MatthewSmith-zh2ct 2 года назад

Great intro to the area.

@jacobhoward5939 2 года назад

Aaaaaaayyyy! Showing Tipsy Skipper and Mutiny! The best bars in Ocala.

@gregoryphi 2 года назад

great video!

@bhardwaajmohabir9147 2 года назад

Very nice thank you for showing it on you tube have a nice day 🙂

@paceflchick 2 года назад

Oh YAY, I Haven't seen you in awhile. Happy traveling.

@Shananana99 2 года назад

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.

@rosemary288 2 года назад

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.

@brandonclark1119 Год назад

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!

@christinatregoning3910 2 года назад

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.

@ChadGallivanter 2 года назад

That’s awesome! Congratulations!!

@gregkiser554 Год назад

Enjoy your vids, thanks!

@ChadGallivanter Год назад

Thanks for watching!

@sarahMuahahaha 2 года назад

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..

@jimmyd4685 2 года назад

Nice good video. Considering a move to Ocala from South Florida in the future and this video affirms my laid back, relaxed retirement desires 👍

@trinket1723 2 года назад

Just don’t go to the villages then.💀😂

@debbiel7736 2 года назад

Stay away from 55 and over neighborhoods. Nothing but old people with nothing to do but watch what you're doing.

@lcsilva84 2 года назад

Very nice video!

@olgarusskikh1921 2 года назад

Thanks a lot! We are going to Ocala Fl in two weeks

@angelabarabas1659 2 года назад

I been here for 20 years and would never leave. I love it here

@AikenAdventures 2 года назад

I’ve been curious to learn more about Ocala

@shenasanders3635 2 года назад

Also, Muddy Lotus Tea is the best Kava bar in the state. Definitely worth checking out!

@sergueygarcia 2 года назад

world equestrian center for sure especially on paso fino show days

@RoadiewithRich 2 года назад

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

@berrypoundz7879 2 года назад

I love this video I was born and raised in Ocala this is awesome also the Marion Theater is haunted lol

@shawnhampshirehick101 2 года назад

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.

@brendakayeperry6860 2 года назад

Love Florida.....

@RoadiewithRich 2 года назад

Me2 that’s why I love this channel and started one of my own about Florida life

@TomBTerrific 2 года назад

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…

@ChadGallivanter 2 года назад

Stay tuned!

@janeellis5136 2 года назад

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.

@ChadGallivanter 2 года назад

Thanks Jane! Love Ocala!!

@NoDeucoDontYouDoIt 2 года назад

Yes

@trinket1723 2 года назад

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.😔

@tattoomangonetrucking2715 2 года назад

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...

@latoriacalloway1526 Год назад

Agreed

@cherylberkey9056 6 месяцев назад

I'm from St. Petersburg Beach. Same thing. I grew up there in the 50s. It's unrecognizable.

@freewillchoice8052 11 дней назад

Becoming homeless in any area is easy if you’re poor

@trinket1723 11 дней назад

@@freewillchoice8052 no duh😑

@diannashuster5594 2 года назад

I currently live on the Treasure Coast and I'm seriously considering moving to Ocala. Great video, thanks! 😊

@AlicesWondereland 2 года назад

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.

@tattoomangonetrucking2715 2 года назад

I totally agree, this is a place to hit the brakes and take it slow....very slow........

@tattoomangonetrucking2715 2 года назад

@Joleigh Avery get what in🤷🏽‍♂️

@lisascott7640 11 месяцев назад

Don't do it.

@agentdawkins 8 месяцев назад

As a Real Estate Agent in Ocala. I service Marion County. This was a great video ❤

@ChadGallivanter 8 месяцев назад

Awesome! Thank you!

@louis20122 Год назад

Seems like a great place to retire. Affordable and safe and beautiful.

@denabaker7977 Месяц назад

I wouldn't really call it safe

@denisguerrero9794 2 года назад

I would like to see & do & everything they're specially eat the whoopie pie that sounds delicious.

@carolrice5127 Год назад

Please do a piece on all the horse riding accessible parks and WEC

@Lugoman78 2 года назад

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.

@smilebbyily2445 2 года назад

Terrible area..be careful.

@Lugoman78 2 года назад

@@smilebbyily2445 you think its terrible try living in Philadelphia.

@smilebbyily2445 2 года назад

@@Lugoman78yeah I heard about philly but seriously if you visit tuscawilla be mindful not the best area

@kevincobb5182 2 года назад

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

@timothyzappa9449 2 года назад

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.

@Anne-po99 2 года назад

Boring. Lol.

@TomBTerrific 2 года назад

Seems beaches are your thing. Perhaps a move would reduce your boredom.

@timothyzappa9449 2 года назад

@@TomBTerrific left a long time ago

@tattoomangonetrucking2715 2 года назад

Welcome to slocala 💁‍♂️

@johnrivinius4873 6 месяцев назад

Top thing to see in Ocala is the drag racing museum

@tonydayton909 2 года назад

i used to originality live n ocala back n 2018

@tonydayton909 2 года назад

i used to live there before i moved back n to ocala n 2018

@whyjustwhy2168 2 месяца назад

How'd you like it is it pretty quick to get from one side to the other? What about night life clubs and bars

@hisnameisiam808 2 года назад

Are ticks bad here?

@Moneypower572 Год назад

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.

@LadyKatz 2 года назад

The Canyons Ziplines would have been another one I would have added.

@elliottotbc 2 года назад

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?

@londawg3844 2 года назад

I will keep my comments to myself

@robira1313 2 года назад

Thank you. The World is a better place for it.

@londawg3844 2 года назад

@@robira1313 nobody asked you a damn thing.

@socalcraigster 2 года назад

Ocala vs Lakeland (WinterHAVEN)? Need advise please.

@duaneholcomb8408 2 года назад

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,,,,

@christenrhea2457 2 года назад

I agree. True Ocala no longer exists 😩

@charlesmills6621 2 года назад

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.

@duaneholcomb8408 2 года назад

@@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,,,

@galaxiegoddess 2 года назад

You make Ocala seem way better than it actually is. Lol. I would suggest Rainbow River or The Villages

@mlb5525 2 года назад

Missing two of the biggest attractions the Santos mountain bike trail system and the Greenway Cross State bike trail for road bikes.

@robira1313 2 года назад

In Ocala?

@patwericiawilliams8527 2 года назад

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_can_Shoot_77 2 года назад

Should have added Fish Hawk Distillery

@adhdegrees 2 года назад

When a building you own shows up in a RU-vid video

@TheSHOP411 2 года назад

The WEC. Disney for equestrian enthusiast.

@Alex_Eggers 2 года назад

you can smell seminole feed when near the mill i live in ocala xD

@whyjustwhy2168 2 месяца назад

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

@2k_WessGoatedMane 8 месяцев назад

yo at 0:25 where is this located? is this in florida?

@eutimiochavez415 2 года назад

Looks like a nice place?

@handsome526 10 месяцев назад

Are there alligators in shalom park?

@jka5000 2 года назад

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!

@ChadGallivanter 2 года назад

Stay tuned!

@chuckliddel9186 2 года назад

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

@robira1313 2 года назад

1822? Dang, they're old.

@chuckliddel9186 2 года назад

@@robira1313 funny

@socalcraigster 2 года назад

@@robira1313 - Why is it trash? If you are going to be critical, give some reasons.

@robira1313 2 года назад

@@socalcraigster - I don''t believe I said anything about "trash". Chuck said it, not me.

@socalcraigster 2 года назад

@@robira1313 - I was directing it towards that poster. Just curious since it seems very nice.

@marshallcain8530 2 года назад

i live here, & there is absolutely nothing to do

@Earthman24111 Год назад

Where can you pay to ride horses around Ocala?

@mototoad1242 2 года назад

Forgot to add EAT AT MOJOS

@robira1313 2 года назад

...and Swampy's on the Rainbow River - but that's is outside of Ocala in Dunnellon. Worth the 20-minute drive!

@mototoad1242 2 года назад

@@robira1313 yes sir it is! I live in dunnelon and love swampys. Hey there neighbor! Lol

@TheHurricaneborn 2 года назад

I live in ocala. I didn't know we had horses

@trinket1723 2 года назад

Your joking right😂

@TheHurricaneborn 2 года назад

@@trinket1723 duh 🙄

@migdaliasantana2667 2 года назад

Wow

@ileanamalave8282 11 месяцев назад

Where is the countryside in Ocala?

@lisascott7640 11 месяцев назад

All around it. It's mostly rural

@adhdegrees 2 года назад

Didn’t even mention Zip the Canyons or Equestrian Center

@JoseRamos-wf2yk 2 года назад

Next time show US the horse ridings places to enjoy.

@toddmierzwiak8456 Год назад

In the process of moving here from Ohio 🥰

@fuxan 2 года назад

They even painted a non-native invasive plant on the horse (Taro...one of the ecologically damaging elephant ears).

@pattibrown283 2 года назад

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.