10 Unmissable Things to Do in Ocala, Florida // 2024 Travel Guide

[@mariamachado6728]

Ocala is beautiful!❤ few people are aware that Ocala has such a World prestige equestrian Center !

[@briansullivan1927]

I live about 45 min. from Ocala and honestly have never been. After watching this video I will definitely plan a trip in the near future. thank you for posting

[@karenstouffer6508]

I lived in Ocala for over 30 years and 8 years in citrus springs.There is alot more in Ocala to check out.Hope he dose a 2nd video on ocala.Moved 8 years ago to Tennessee and love it here.Tho I do miss my kids,grandkids and family and Ocala it self.❤😊

[@ChadGallivanter]

I’ve done multiple videos on Ocala over the years. Be sure to check out the archives!

[@ChadGallivanter]

Grew up in TN!

[@RobMillerFL]

I grew up in Ocala, and he barely scratched the surface on stuff to do in the area. Thank you Chad!

[@deanmarten]

What else ya got. I'm here 2 years. Float the rainbow river, technically Dunnellon.

[@lizahermandez57]

The best part of the World Equestrian Center is the monument of Staff Sergeant Reckless. The horse’s dedication and commitment brought me to tears. God bless Staff Sergeant Reckless. ❤

[@samuelmoreno4267]

Man you certainly have a talent with that voice great job!

[@ChadGallivanter]

Thanks!

[@edwardswartz5949]

This is where I work and live. The food and wine festival is a must-attend at the World Equestrian Center in the fall. Grandpa Joe's candy shop is the only place to get something close to a Marathon candy bar. A great candy from the 1970's., Thank you Chad!

[@tariambler1110]

I live in SW Ocala and can’t recommend the World Equestrian Center enough. It’s amazing and we take all out of town guests there. Silver Springs State Park is also where we take visitors.

[@WaterBug46]

I grew up near Silver Springs and went many times as a kid. I still love to kayak there where seeing the wild monkeys is pretty amazing. I love the theme parks like most but it’s wonderful to see real Florida. Thanks for this and I’m now a subscriber.

[@ChadGallivanter]

Thank you so much!

[@jennifertodd5335]

Great info. I love it here in Ocala & I have been to everyone of these places :)

[@nkfloridaadventures]

I’ve lived in ocala for three years and never heard of the Depot Restaurant. Definitely going to check it out. Thanks for new info.

[@ChadGallivanter]

You should!

[@finguy8572]

Great video, lots of interesting places to explore.

[@ChadGallivanter]

Glad you enjoyed

[@jasonschannel1315]

Great video Chad! I go Ocala sometimes. World Equestrian Center is an amazing place to visit. I been a few times for the Festivals of Speed event there. Went to Spookala event once before they left and went to Tampa. But yes the Equestrian Center is really nice. They have like a Comic Con event as well there but I haven't been to that yet. Seen content on it looks like something for people to check out.

[@ChadGallivanter]

@@jasonschannel1315 Thanks Jason!

[@jasonschannel1315]

@ChadGallivanter Anytime You're very welcome.

[@JKG1997]

Your videos are great man !

[@sandrafernandez2860]

I would add Scott Springs Park to this list. It is fantastic.

[@ChadGallivanter]

Good call!

[@eprohoda]

yo~ cool done~Chadgallivanter!;)

[@Jon-hd6fu]

Pretty good but you forgot about Don garlits drag racing museum too Edit: there's plenty of place to go on horseback riding as well which is very fun for kids or a good date adventure

[@joelmosier125]

Silver Springs? I heard it was Haunted 👻 Spooks and Spectors galore at night swimming around looking for Yooooo! Hahaha 😄

[@sarahdodd7645]

Did you see any monkeys in trees when you were at Silver Springs? They are there, but not always visible! Great video! Thank you!

[@ChadGallivanter]

Not on this visit. Thank you so much for watching!

[@EneEri]

I lived in the dunnellon/Ocala area my entire childhood and never went to/saw the equestrian center until this video lol Lots of poverty so most of us young people have to leave

[@zhilahernandez]

They built that recently. Like a year or two ago.

[@deanmarten]

Lots of poverty? I moved here 2 years ago. I don't see that so much now.

[@anissap3174]

You forgot Sweet Jane's "The Whoopie Pie Place"

[@ChadGallivanter]

We’ve been there and included it in our old video about Ocala a couple of years ago

[@lisascott7640]

If you like springs, moss and nature. Otherwise

[@nicholassapp6542]

I live in Ocala and love it but this video does it a disservice.

[@ChadGallivanter]

Hmm. How so?