The Horseman's Retreat

Sightseeing

World Equestrian Center

In 2007, Ocala/Marion County was officially named the “Horse Capital of the World”, a testament to the County’s unique involvement in all things equestrian and its record of producing some of the finest champions in the sport. Marion County is home to more than 600 Thoroughbred farms. 12.7 miles from The Horseman's Retreat, you will find the World Equestrian Center (WEC), the largest equestrian complex in the United States, located at 1750 NW 80th Ave, Ocala, FL 34482. WEC’s schedule of events regularly hosts a wide variety of fun family-friendly events.

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World Equestrian Center

1750 Northwest 80th Avenue

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In 2007, Ocala/Marion County was officially named the “Horse Capital of the World”, a testament to the County’s unique involvement in all things equestrian and its record of producing some of the finest champions in the sport. Marion County is home to more than 600 Thoroughbred farms. 12.7 miles from The Horseman's Retreat, you will find the World Equestrian Center (WEC), the largest equestrian complex in the United States, located at 1750 NW 80th Ave, Ocala, FL 34482. WEC’s schedule of events regularly hosts a wide variety of fun family-friendly events.

Historic Downtown Ocala

Just 6.0 miles from The Horseman's Retreat, Ocala offers a quaint, walkable downtown. Farm-to-table dining, craft beer, some live music and shopping, it's all here. Downtown has an actual town square, a large paved octagon surrounded by trees and a historic gazebo that doubles as a stage for live performances. An eclectic group of eateries surround the square; Mark's Prime (steakhouse), Harry's Seafood Bar & Grille, The Lodge Brick City Craft Pub & Eatery and Brick City Southern Kitchen and Whiskey Bar for barbecue. You can venture virtually any direction from the square and find cool stuff. You'll see art galleries, boutiques and even more restaurants. A quarter mile south of the Square, on Saturdays from 9:00am - 2:00pm, you will find the Ocala Downtown Market which features locally grown produce, handmade crafts, plants, food vendors, a playground for kids and all the other stuff a weekly outdoor market should have. The downtown nightlife offers several options on and and near the Square; Infinite Ale Works provides a wide variety of beers, Pi on Broadway offers great food and drinks, and the Courtyard on Broadway just to name a few. PARKING DOWNTOWN: There is minimal parking directly on the Square, however Ocala offers a multilevel parking garage just one block from the Square, located at 504 SE Broadway Street, Ocala, 34471.

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Historic Downtown Ocala

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Just 6.0 miles from The Horseman's Retreat, Ocala offers a quaint, walkable downtown. Farm-to-table dining, craft beer, some live music and shopping, it's all here. Downtown has an actual town square, a large paved octagon surrounded by trees and a historic gazebo that doubles as a stage for live performances. An eclectic group of eateries surround the square; Mark's Prime (steakhouse), Harry's Seafood Bar & Grille, The Lodge Brick City Craft Pub & Eatery and Brick City Southern Kitchen and Whiskey Bar for barbecue. You can venture virtually any direction from the square and find cool stuff. You'll see art galleries, boutiques and even more restaurants. A quarter mile south of the Square, on Saturdays from 9:00am - 2:00pm, you will find the Ocala Downtown Market which features locally grown produce, handmade crafts, plants, food vendors, a playground for kids and all the other stuff a weekly outdoor market should have. The downtown nightlife offers several options on and and near the Square; Infinite Ale Works provides a wide variety of beers, Pi on Broadway offers great food and drinks, and the Courtyard on Broadway just to name a few. PARKING DOWNTOWN: There is minimal parking directly on the Square, however Ocala offers a multilevel parking garage just one block from the Square, located at 504 SE Broadway Street, Ocala, 34471.

Silver Springs State Park

Just 8.2 miles from The Horseman's Retreat, spend the day at the home of the World-Famous Glass Bottom Boats, located at 5656 E. Silver Springs Blvd, Ocala, 34488. Since the 1870’s visitors have been wowed with breathtaking views of underwater life and the beautiful feeder springs; see countless species of fish, ancient Native American and Spanish artifacts and even underwater movie props from the days when Hollywood productions flourished in the park. Take a tour on the glass bottom boat, book a kayak or canoe trip, hike, dine, or step into history in the Cracker Village, a 19th century pioneer settlement available for exploration.

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Silver Springs State Park

5656 East Silver Springs Boulevard

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Just 8.2 miles from The Horseman's Retreat, spend the day at the home of the World-Famous Glass Bottom Boats, located at 5656 E. Silver Springs Blvd, Ocala, 34488. Since the 1870’s visitors have been wowed with breathtaking views of underwater life and the beautiful feeder springs; see countless species of fish, ancient Native American and Spanish artifacts and even underwater movie props from the days when Hollywood productions flourished in the park. Take a tour on the glass bottom boat, book a kayak or canoe trip, hike, dine, or step into history in the Cracker Village, a 19th century pioneer settlement available for exploration.

Appleton Museum of Art

Just 9.6 miles from The Horseman's Retreat, you will find the Appleton Museum of Art located at 4333 E. Silver Springs Blvd, Ocala, 34470. For art enthusiast, the museum is home to more than 24,000 objects. There is an entry fee (currently $10 adults, $5 youth, $8 seniors, educators, university students and children 5 & under are free).

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Appleton Museum of Art

4333 E Silver Springs Blvd

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Just 9.6 miles from The Horseman's Retreat, you will find the Appleton Museum of Art located at 4333 E. Silver Springs Blvd, Ocala, 34470. For art enthusiast, the museum is home to more than 24,000 objects. There is an entry fee (currently $10 adults, $5 youth, $8 seniors, educators, university students and children 5 & under are free).

Reilly Arts Center

Just 5.7 miles from The Horseman's Retreat, you will find the Reilly Arts Center located at 500 NE 9th Street, Ocala, 34470. Just 5 blocks from the Downtown Square in picturesque Tuscawilla Park, the Reilly Arts Center is Ocala’s home for the arts and live entertainment. Featuring state-of-the-art acoustics and production equipment, the 705 seat venue hosts an eclectic assortment of events, concerts, meetings and parties and has become the hub for the arts in Ocala.

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Reilly Arts Center

500 NE 9th St

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Just 5.7 miles from The Horseman's Retreat, you will find the Reilly Arts Center located at 500 NE 9th Street, Ocala, 34470. Just 5 blocks from the Downtown Square in picturesque Tuscawilla Park, the Reilly Arts Center is Ocala’s home for the arts and live entertainment. Featuring state-of-the-art acoustics and production equipment, the 705 seat venue hosts an eclectic assortment of events, concerts, meetings and parties and has become the hub for the arts in Ocala.

Discovery Center

Just 6.2 miles from The Horseman's Retreat, you will find The Discovery Center located at 701 NE Sanchez Avenue, Ocala, 34470. The Discover Center is Ocala’s local children’s museum, a place for kids to learn in a fun, hand-on way. Featuring exhibits, events, camps, classes and field trips.

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Discovery Center

701 NE Sanchez Ave

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Just 6.2 miles from The Horseman's Retreat, you will find The Discovery Center located at 701 NE Sanchez Avenue, Ocala, 34470. The Discover Center is Ocala’s local children’s museum, a place for kids to learn in a fun, hand-on way. Featuring exhibits, events, camps, classes and field trips.

Canyons Zip Line at Adventure Park

Just 3.3 miles from The Horseman's Retreat, you will find The Canyons Zip Line & Canopy Tours located at 8045 NW Gainesville Rd, Ocala. The Canyons was featured on the Discovery Channel for their incredible zipline experience. Two spectacular canyons and 4 lakes makes an amazing zip line adventure like no other! The Big Cliff Canyon tour offers a world famous 1,100 foot zip all the way across Lost Spring Lake. There are several zip line tours from which to choose. They also offer horseback tours, gem mining, twilight/night horseback tours, and kayaking.

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Canyons Zip Line at Adventure Park

8045 NW Gainesville Rd

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Just 3.3 miles from The Horseman's Retreat, you will find The Canyons Zip Line & Canopy Tours located at 8045 NW Gainesville Rd, Ocala. The Canyons was featured on the Discovery Channel for their incredible zipline experience. Two spectacular canyons and 4 lakes makes an amazing zip line adventure like no other! The Big Cliff Canyon tour offers a world famous 1,100 foot zip all the way across Lost Spring Lake. There are several zip line tours from which to choose. They also offer horseback tours, gem mining, twilight/night horseback tours, and kayaking.

Santos Trailhead and Campground

Just 12.7 miles from The Horseman's Retreat, you will find the best mountain bike trail in Florida. The park is free of charge and located at 3080 SE 80th St, Ocala, 34470. Santos includes 80-plus miles of single track diverse bike trails for beginners as well as expert level trails that will challenge even the most elite riders. The trails are coded in three different colors, based on level of difficulty. The trailhead has restrooms, potable water, a bike wash rack and several picnic pavilions. There are also several bike shops located very close for any needed supplies or repairs. Also available at the Santos Trailhead is access to the Cross Florida Greenway’s extensive equestrian trail network. The Florida National Scenic Trail hiking trail also transverses through the Santos Trailhead and runs westward to Dunnellon from Santos for approximately 24 miles and eastward 10-plus miles before entering the Ocala National Forest.

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Santos Trailhead and Campground

3080 SE 80th St

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Just 12.7 miles from The Horseman's Retreat, you will find the best mountain bike trail in Florida. The park is free of charge and located at 3080 SE 80th St, Ocala, 34470. Santos includes 80-plus miles of single track diverse bike trails for beginners as well as expert level trails that will challenge even the most elite riders. The trails are coded in three different colors, based on level of difficulty. The trailhead has restrooms, potable water, a bike wash rack and several picnic pavilions. There are also several bike shops located very close for any needed supplies or repairs. Also available at the Santos Trailhead is access to the Cross Florida Greenway’s extensive equestrian trail network. The Florida National Scenic Trail hiking trail also transverses through the Santos Trailhead and runs westward to Dunnellon from Santos for approximately 24 miles and eastward 10-plus miles before entering the Ocala National Forest.

Rainbow Springs State Park

29.2 miles from The Horseman's Retreat, you will find the Rainbow Springs State Park, located at 19158 SW 81st Place Road, Dunnellon, FL 34432. The park has very high visitation on weekends and holidays. The headsprings entrance will close when the park reaches capacity. Entry fees vary. This location is the headspring of the Rainbow River where the spring pool varies from 5 to 18 feet deep and remains a cool 72 degrees year round. (Note: alcohol is prohibited in public areas in all Florida state parks.) 30.3 miles from The Horseman's Retreat, you will find the KP Hole Park (on the Rainbow River) located at 9435 SW 190th Avenue Road, Dunnellon, FL, 34432. This is a local favorite offering swimming, picnicking, and a boat ramp. Canoe, kayak and tube rentals are available on site. Daily user fee of per person for paddlers, swimmers and picnickers. There is a $20.00 launch fee for motor vessels. Children under the age of 5 are free. Pets (excluding service animals) and alcohol are not permitted in the park. Tube rentals are $25 plus tax and include the return shuttle service. You will park and launch your tube at the KP Hole, tube down the river, exit at the Tuber’s Exit and a shuttle van will bring you back to the KP Hole. You can enter the river at different locations, depending on how long you want to float down the river (i.e. four hours, two hours, etc.).

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Rainbow Springs State Park

19158 SW 81st Pl Rd

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29.2 miles from The Horseman's Retreat, you will find the Rainbow Springs State Park, located at 19158 SW 81st Place Road, Dunnellon, FL 34432. The park has very high visitation on weekends and holidays. The headsprings entrance will close when the park reaches capacity. Entry fees vary. This location is the headspring of the Rainbow River where the spring pool varies from 5 to 18 feet deep and remains a cool 72 degrees year round. (Note: alcohol is prohibited in public areas in all Florida state parks.) 30.3 miles from The Horseman's Retreat, you will find the KP Hole Park (on the Rainbow River) located at 9435 SW 190th Avenue Road, Dunnellon, FL, 34432. This is a local favorite offering swimming, picnicking, and a boat ramp. Canoe, kayak and tube rentals are available on site. Daily user fee of per person for paddlers, swimmers and picnickers. There is a $20.00 launch fee for motor vessels. Children under the age of 5 are free. Pets (excluding service animals) and alcohol are not permitted in the park. Tube rentals are $25 plus tax and include the return shuttle service. You will park and launch your tube at the KP Hole, tube down the river, exit at the Tuber’s Exit and a shuttle van will bring you back to the KP Hole. You can enter the river at different locations, depending on how long you want to float down the river (i.e. four hours, two hours, etc.).

Pambansang Gubat ng Ocala

The Ocala National Forest hosts four incredible, beautiful natural springs for swimming, kayaking, tubing and snorkeling: 28.7 miles from The Horseman's Retreat, you will find the Juniper Springs Recreation Swimming Area located at 26701 FL-40, Astor, FL, 32102. There are hundreds of tiny bubbling springs and massive springs gushing out of the crevices in the earth beneath a dense canopy of palms and oaks. There is an entry fee, and activities include swimming, picnicking, hiking, canoeing and visiting the Millhouse. Restrooms have a bathhouse with hot showers. 30.6 miles from The Horseman's Retreat, you will find the Salt Springs Recreation Area located at 13851 FL-19, Fort McCoy, FL 32134. This spring has four vertical spring vent shafts, all inside a large, shallow spring pool. In most areas, the spring pool is only a few feet deep though it varies with the underlying aquifer water level. Areas over the spring vents can be up to 20 ft deep. There is an entry fee to the park, and the park can become very crowded on weekends and holidays in hot weather. 39.4 miles from The Horseman's Retreat, you will find Silver Glen Springs located at 5271 FL US 19, Salt Springs, FL, 32134. Grab a mask and snorkel some of the most clear and stunning water in the state. There is an admission fee for day-use of $8.00 per person on weekdays and $11 per person on weekends. Activities include swimming, picnicking, hiking and canoeing. Amenities include portable toilets with a changing area, picnic tables, pedestal grills and a 10’ X 15’ canoe/kayak launching deck. 44.0 miles from The Horseman's Retreat, you will find Alexander Springs Recreation Area located at 49525 CR 445, Altoona, FL 32702. Visitors can swim, snorkel and dive (certified divers) year-round. This spring is the only place in the Ocala National Forest where scuba diving is permitted. Fishing and canoeing are popular outside of the swimming area. Anglers can bring a rod and reel and head down to one of the platforms along the Timucuan Trail to drop a line in Alexander Run. Visitors can rent canoes or bring their own and paddle down Alexander Run into the Alexander Springs Wilderness. Day hikers will appreciate a short interpretive trail on a boardwalk over the spring and through the palm trees.

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Pambansang Gubat ng Ocala

Florida 40

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The Ocala National Forest hosts four incredible, beautiful natural springs for swimming, kayaking, tubing and snorkeling: 28.7 miles from The Horseman's Retreat, you will find the Juniper Springs Recreation Swimming Area located at 26701 FL-40, Astor, FL, 32102. There are hundreds of tiny bubbling springs and massive springs gushing out of the crevices in the earth beneath a dense canopy of palms and oaks. There is an entry fee, and activities include swimming, picnicking, hiking, canoeing and visiting the Millhouse. Restrooms have a bathhouse with hot showers. 30.6 miles from The Horseman's Retreat, you will find the Salt Springs Recreation Area located at 13851 FL-19, Fort McCoy, FL 32134. This spring has four vertical spring vent shafts, all inside a large, shallow spring pool. In most areas, the spring pool is only a few feet deep though it varies with the underlying aquifer water level. Areas over the spring vents can be up to 20 ft deep. There is an entry fee to the park, and the park can become very crowded on weekends and holidays in hot weather. 39.4 miles from The Horseman's Retreat, you will find Silver Glen Springs located at 5271 FL US 19, Salt Springs, FL, 32134. Grab a mask and snorkel some of the most clear and stunning water in the state. There is an admission fee for day-use of $8.00 per person on weekdays and $11 per person on weekends. Activities include swimming, picnicking, hiking and canoeing. Amenities include portable toilets with a changing area, picnic tables, pedestal grills and a 10’ X 15’ canoe/kayak launching deck. 44.0 miles from The Horseman's Retreat, you will find Alexander Springs Recreation Area located at 49525 CR 445, Altoona, FL 32702. Visitors can swim, snorkel and dive (certified divers) year-round. This spring is the only place in the Ocala National Forest where scuba diving is permitted. Fishing and canoeing are popular outside of the swimming area. Anglers can bring a rod and reel and head down to one of the platforms along the Timucuan Trail to drop a line in Alexander Run. Visitors can rent canoes or bring their own and paddle down Alexander Run into the Alexander Springs Wilderness. Day hikers will appreciate a short interpretive trail on a boardwalk over the spring and through the palm trees.