- Our list of the best things to do in Ocala, Florida, features the top 41 nearby activities — including 22 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Ocala, FL has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Outdoor Places, Tours, Sports & Fitness, and Entertainment & Shows.
- The results below include the top 32 things to do within the city of Ocala, FL , followed by 10 popular activities in nearby cities, including The Villages and Inverness
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Professional drivers sate passengers’ need for speed in stock cars during exciting racing experiences
34.3 Miles
University of Florida Bat House is the largest colony of bat houses. Among others, this is the home to the Brazilian free-tailed bat and the southeastern bat. The estimated bat-population is of 300,000.
34.4 Miles
97%
3874 votes
498 S.E. Kings Bay Drive, Crystal River, FL 34429
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Manatee fans must not miss an excursion with the River Ventures Manatee Tour Center, which puts clients in the water with their favorite gentle marine giants. Wetsuits, masks and snorkels are provided.
34.4 Miles
88%
231 votes
1502 S.E. Kings Bay Dr., Crystal River, FL 34429
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Established in 1983, the Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge, was created to protect the endangered West Indian Manatee. In addition to snorkeling with the Manatees, the refuge is home to many other species of wildlife for viewing.
34.4 Miles
87%
38 votes
1610 SE Paradise Circle, Crystal River, FL 34429
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Dive or snorkel in the pristine, fresh waters of the Crystal River with the Dive Center of the Port Hotel and Marina. Featuring guided manatee tours, where guests may have the opportunity to swim with the gentle creatures.
34.5 Miles
Gentle, endangered manatees inhabit Florida's coastal waters, are not dangerous and enjoy interacting with humans. Experience manatees in their native environment with a snorkeling tour courtesy of Manatee Fun Private Tour in Crystal River.
34.5 Miles
99%
98 votes
502 NW 6th Street, Cracker's Waterfront Restaurant Dock, Crystal River, FL 34429
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Along with 3 to 4 hour trips designed around seeing and swimming with manatees, Majestic Manatee Tours - Day Tours also provides sunset cruises and scalloping trips. They offer kayak and canoe rentals as well.
34.6 Miles
80%
544 votes
9301 West Fort Island Trail, Crystal River, FL 34429
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Crystal River's Plantation Inn & Golf Resort is a huge resort complex featuring a championship golf course, sumptuous guest rooms, an inviting lodge and beautiful scenery. The resort also organizes manatee-watching excursions.
34.6 Miles
97%
418 votes
9301 W Fort Island Trl, Crystal River, FL 34429
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Providing you with the equipment to explore the underwater world of the Manatee, Plantation Inn Dive Shop, can help you with the wildlife adventure of a lifetime. In addition to Manatee and Dive tours, kayaks and paddleboats are available for rent.
34.7 Miles
100%
1452 votes
1223 N. Circle Drive, Crystal River, FL 34429
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Owned and operated by Captains Stacy and Michael Dunn, Manatees In Paradise - Private Tour is a chartered excursion company that takes clients to areas with heavy manatee populations. This firm is popular with nature photographers and tourists who love and respect marine wildlife.
34.7 Miles
83%
92 votes
3266 N. Sailboat Avenue, Crystal River, FL 34428
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The Crystal River Preserve State Park encompasses over 27,000 acres of pine woodland, hardwood forests, salt marshes, and mangrove islands. Visitors to the park can go hiking, go fishing, or go kayaking or canoeing on the Crystal River.