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Silver Springs Theme Park is now Silver Springs State Park. The park is home of the world-famous glass bottom boats. You can now also rent canoes and kayaks to get up close and personal to the pristine natural springs in the area. Merged with the park is the Silver River Museum where displays of prehistoric artifacts found in the area are displayed. Park is open 7 days a week from 8:00AM until sundown. Fee to enter the park is $5 per person or $8 per car with up to 5 people onboard.

Four major natural springs of crystal clear water can be enjoyed at the recreation areas of Juniper Springs, Salt Springs, Alexander Springs and Silver Glen Springs Recreation Areas. Recreation activities are as diverse as the environment, from canoeing in wilderness waterways to swimming in crystal clear constant 72° springs. Visitors can enjoy year-round camping, picnicking, fishing, birding, hiking, bicycling, horseback riding and four-wheeling on designated Jeep and ATV trail systems.

The Ocala Historic District developed as a residential neighborhood in Ocala between circa 1880 and 1930. The earliest developement, which began along Fort King Street, is dominated by Queen Anne Revival residence. The influence of the Florida boom in the early 1900's is exemplified by the revival style residences on large sitest. Bungalows and vernacular residences were integrated compatibly throughout the district. The extensive coverage of Live Oak trees canopy all the streets.

This park has more than 10 distinct natural communities, dozens of springs, and miles of beautiful trails.The park is home to a pioneer cracker village. Visitors can canoe down the crystal clear river, hike or bike along one of the nature trails. The picnic area features three pavilions with grills that may be rented for group outings and a playground for the youngsters. For overnight stays, the park has a full facility campground and 10 luxury cabins. You can also see a varitey of wildlife.

Going to Juniper Springs can begin as a day trip for a picnic outdoors. The water is sparkling clear, cool (72 degrees year-round) and a refreshing swim. The head spring area has swimming area, picnic facilities, and a first-rate nature trail that takes you along the pristine spring creek run. Canoe rentals are available for the 7-mile run which lasts approx. 4 hours.This park also offers a whole variety of different outdoor activities such as boating, hiking.

The Salt Spring looks small, but it is an amazing 320 feet deep. Gray fox, gopher tortoises, alligators, and West Indian manatees call this park and its waters home. Birdwatchers can enjoy sighting raptors, wading birds, shore birds, and migratory songbirds. A recent addition to the state park system, Werner-Boyce now has a picnic pavilion, tables, informational kiosk, and a short hiking trail.

Enjoy a marvelous diversity of animals and nature while being entertained by some of musics biggest country/gospel/rock/and oldies artists.

Alexander Springs Recreation Area is in the Ocala National Forest. There are plenty of activities to keep campers occupied, in addition to swimming in the natural springs, there is a 7 mile canoe run, SCUBA diving (for certified divers), beach front, natural hiking trails, and summer interpretive programs. Keep your eyes open for lots of the area's wildlife, including alligators, turtles, deer, raccoons, and black bear.

Multi-purpose arena, 3500+ bleacher seating, entirely covered, large parking lots, other facilities such as banquet room and more. You can also see some great events. Such as different age group rodeos: from highschool rodeos to professional rodeos. Great venders supply good foor for these events. Also carnivals as well as fairs take place here. Call the number for more information about what events are taking place.

The Rainbow River is popular for swimming, snorkeling, canoeing, and kayaking. Canoes and kayaks can be rented at the headsprings. A picnic area at the spring includes tables, grills, and pavilions. For large gatherings, private pavilions can be reserved. The Campground Entrance with a full-facility campground is about nine miles from the day use area.

The Appleton Museum of Art in Ocala is one of the south's premier art repositories and education centers. Originally built to display and preserve the collection of Arthur I. Appleton, the museum has expanded to include traveling exhibitions, educational programs, and cultural events.

If you like fun, and being out in the sun than Daytona Beach is the best place to be. You can spend the day laying out on the beautiful white sandy beach and enjoying the beautiful ocean water. If night life is your thing Daytona has many places that you can go relax and enjoy time with other people like you. If you and the family go out that way then you can enjoy many activities that await you. Such as miniature golf, and enjoying the different activities that are located on the boardwalk.

If you like speed, adrenaline, and fast cars than Daytona Speedway is a place that you have to visit while your in Florida. Go watch you favorite Nascar driver race against other competitors in high speed races. You can also bring your RV and camp over night to be one of the first people there to watch your favorite Nascar driver compete in races such as the Daytona 500. As well as Budweiser Shoot out and Rolax 24.

Canyons Zipline and Canopy tours, based in Ocala, features Florida's longest, fastest and highest zips. The breathtakilng scenery and professioanl guides make you feel right at home while flying through the air or reppeling down huge drops. Tours last between 2 and 3 hours.

This beautiful lake has three white sand beaches, pontoon boat rentals, kayak rentals, a historic yacht club, parks, an Island with boat ramps and picnic areas, the Ma Barker House where this famous 30's gangster was gunned down by the FBI, birding, jet skiing and so much more!