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Marion County

3 towns · 73,000+ residents · Central Florida

Known worldwide as the Horse Capital of the World, Marion County pairs rolling green farmland with a revitalized Ocala downtown square, world-class mountain biking at Santos, and the natural beauty of Rainbow Springs and Silver Springs. The World Equestrian Center has added a whole new dimension to the dining and entertainment scene.

Towns in Marion County

Ocala 65,000+ residents Belleview 6,000+ residents Dunnellon 2,000+ residents

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Places in Marion County

100 Proof Saloon

100 Proof Saloon

Ocala · restaurant
18 South Coffee

18 South Coffee

Ocala · cafe
18 South Restaurant and Saloon

18 South Restaurant and Saloon

Ocala · restaurant
1890 Tea House

1890 Tea House

Ocala · restaurant

An Everyday Retreat in Downtown Ocala

1890 tea room

Ocala · cafe
2 Rivers Bar and Grill

2 Rivers Bar and Grill

Dunnellon · bar

Local bar and live music venue on the Withlacoochee and Rainbow rivers in Dunnellon, featuring a spacious outdoor patio, karaoke nights, pool, darts, and food from the attached RoughStock Grill.
4120 Bombay Cafe

4120 Bombay Cafe

Ocala · restaurant
8th Ave. Gallery

8th Ave. Gallery

Ocala · art gallery

Art gallery in Ocala dedicated to curating abstract art in all its varied styles and forms, celebrating the bond between father and son artists with monthly Third Thursday events featuring art shows and studio visits.
A Novel Idea Bookstore

A Novel Idea Bookstore

Ocala · bookstore

Independent new and used bookstore with over 40,000 books in stock. A local treasure for book lovers in Ocala.
Bike trail start

Bike trail start

Dunnellon · park

Trailhead access point for the Withlacoochee State Trail near Dunnellon, connecting to miles of paved biking and walking paths through the state forest.
Blue Run of Dunnellon Park

Blue Run of Dunnellon Park

Dunnellon · tourist attraction

Waterfront park on the Rainbow River with kayak and paddleboard access, walking trails, and a 3-acre pond. Water temps stay a consistent 72 degrees year-round, and there's no entrance fee. Get there early on weekends — parking fills fast.
Chaplin A. Dinkins III Memorial Park

Chaplin A. Dinkins III Memorial Park

Dunnellon · tourist attraction

Riverfront park at the convergence of the Withlacoochee and Rainbow rivers in Dunnellon, commonly known as City Beach, with swimming, a playground, picnic area, and fishing access ($2 day-use fee).

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