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Out and About in Ocala

Hotels near Ocala are located close to natural springs and horse farms. Take a glass-bottomed boat ride in Silver Springs to peer through stunningly clear natural springs at aquatic life below. With seven natural springs in Ocala State Park to explore, you can fish, swim, or hike among the junipers. There are over 70,000 acres of horse farms to tour and miles of horse-riding trails to get your equestrian fix on. For a bit of culture and history, visit Silver River Museum in Silver River Park to see pioneer settlements and one of the few remaining schoolhouses used during Segregation. If you're traveling with kids, take them to Wild Water Waterpark or spend the day at western-themed Six Gun Territory amusement park.

Eating and Drinking

Ocala hotels near the Scott Spring neighborhood are close to most restaurants off Freeway 200. If Asian fusion or Japanese sushi is your thing, you are in the right spot. Head over to West Silver Spring Boulevard for Mediterranean and Brazilian style seafood. Fried alligator is a common menu item, so try it—it "tastes just like chicken." Winding down for the evening? Order a hurricane at a pub in the Fellowship neighborhood and listen to some live music.

When you are looking for Ocala vacation packages with Travelocity, remember that you can save up to $537 when you book a hotel and flight at the same time. You will have to take flights to Gainesville and then drive about 45 minutes south on Interstate 75 to immerse yourself in artesian springs and horse country.