Local Directory — The Villages, Ocala & Central Florida
Restaurants, bars, venues, and more across the region
Brick City Adventure Park
Ocala29-acre urban adventure park in the heart of Ocala with guided cave tours through White Cliff Cave, a low-ropes course, interpretive hikes, playgrounds, and picnic pavilions. Named after Ocala's historic 'Brick City' nickname.
Cross Florida Greenway
DunnellonA 110-mile multi-use trail corridor stretching across Florida, with some of the best sections running through Marion County. Hike, bike, or ride horseback through longleaf pine forests and along the historic canal route.
Crystal River Archaeological State Park
Crystal RiverRemnants of the county's earliest human settlement, a prehistoric ceremonial center & burial mounds.
Dade Battlefield Historic State Park
Bushnell80-acre state park preserving the site of the 1835 Seminole ambush that started the Second Seminole War. A small museum with artifacts, an award-winning film, and an annual January battle reenactment that draws thousands. Peaceful walking trails through pine flatwoods and live oak hammock.
Wallace Brooks Park
InvernessHistoric waterfront park on Lake Henderson in Inverness with shuffleboard, walking paths, a scenic dock, and a boardwalk connecting to Liberty Park along the Withlacoochee Trail.
Withlacoochee State Trail - Inverness Trailhead
InvernessTrailhead for the 46-mile paved Withlacoochee State Trail, a converted rail line with no steep hills, featuring a historic 1925 wooden caboose and easy access to downtown Inverness.
Yulee Sugar Mill Ruins Historic State Park
homosassaRoadside park with the remains of a 19th-century, steam-powered sugar mill, plus a pavilion & BBQs.