{"id":2507,"date":"2023-06-29T19:30:33","date_gmt":"2023-06-29T19:30:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aikenadventures.com\/?p=2507"},"modified":"2023-07-04T20:26:15","modified_gmt":"2023-07-04T20:26:15","slug":"best-things-to-do-in-ocala-florida","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aikenadventures.com\/best-things-to-do-in-ocala-florida\/","title":{"rendered":"Best Things To Do In Ocala, Florida"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
Ocala, Florida is one of the major thoroughbred breeding centers in the world, one of only four such facilities. Ocala became one of the first towns in Marion County in Florida in the early 1800s. Located in northern Florida, the last census reported approximately 63,500 people making it the 54th most populated city in Florida. It has over over 400 thoroughbred farms, and was named the Horse Capital of the World in 2007. Many of Ocala\u2019s unspoiled natural beauty has been used in Hollywood movies. Notable places to see are Silver Springs State Park, World Equestrian Center, Don Garlits Museum of Drag Racing, Silver River Museum and Environmental Education Center, and the Petting Zoo Ocala. You can find all sorts of nature adventures from hiking to kayaking or even interesting museums, shopping or dining. It is definitely worth a day trip for a visit. But we are going to touch on the following attractions:<\/p>\n\n\n\n