Wow Im so happy to…read morehave this near by. I absolutely love the immersive art room where anyone can play. Play is si important as an adult. The show of watercolors of the Homeless people are so deeply touching. The artist really captured the soul. Ww will certainly come back

I love love museums, and have been to the Appleton Museum about three times now. This last time I…read moredecided to go during their first Saturday of the month free admission, and so happy I did. The art at the museum is beautiful with a great collection. However, the only thing I wish is of this museum were bigger. While it's easy to spend 1-2 hours here, the museum does feel small compared to others I've been to. Other than that though, the collection is wonderful!

This was a fun walk around a garden that must have seen better days - or today was a dry day. We…read morehad fun, it was an old quarry where the owner envisioned and created a cool upper and lower path around and filled with some water, waterfalls, koi fish, swans, ducks, turtles, and oodles of plants: some unique some local- and even a Japanese stile garden with Tori gate et all. Today we didn't see the center fountain many admired, and sadly the water levels must have been low as the cascades were thin (at best). Nonetheless- we had a good time walking about and spotting an old bonsai tree, some Japanese-style bridges, and even a slithering water snake! How exciting!! In all it was a fun stop that broke our long drive from Tallahassee to Fort Lauderdale, so we had a good time. Entrance fee was a bit steep at $ 12 (for what was offered imho) and there is a veteran/military discounted admission ($6)but make sure you have your DD214 or Retired ID to show or else you will Not qualify. Enjoy!

My friend and I went last weekend and had a nice visit. We arrived early, so dirt parking was…read moreeasy, and the park wasn't too crowded. Parking was free but you pay to enter the park. Once you've paid, they hand you a map and recommend you go in numerical order, because that will take you all around the park, combining both upper and lower levels. We mostly saw azaleas in bloom, with the occasional ginger flower. Later in the season they will also have roses, and a wider variety of flowers. There were lots of cool man-made water features like waterfalls, and a big fountain at the center of the property. There is a large turtle, penned in, but other than the cows we saw near the entrance, that's the only animal. All in all it's a nice park, although it seems like it's more for just walking a full lap around rather than hanging out and spending the day.

The farmers market and festivities at Cannon farms is fun and fresh! The seasonal sunflowers are in…read morebloom now, you can pick your own, too. We also snagged fresh, newly harvested, sweet corn ( that we roasted on the fire later). The apple cider, carrots, garlic and more were fine quality, tantalizing. Who could pass them up!! :D Great atmosphere and delightful people. Go there. Check out what's happening before you go. Oh and the hay ride, wine/beer tasting (and purchasing) is wonderful local products. Bring your id and come see for yourself. It's fun...we had a fun time.

Everyone you encounter here is so friendly and genuine. The veggies are very fresh and always taste…read moregreat! I recommend the cucumbers and definitely the watermelon. Slushies are delicious. Don't forget to pick some sunflowers and zinnias. When you pick the flowers you get a mason jar to keep. Lot of family fun with a wagon ride corn hole lawn bowling petting zoo.. so much to do and pure family enjoyment. I give 5 stars because there is not a 10.

A very small gallery hosting local artists and special events. I found its adjacent, small…read morecourtyard a quiet retreat when a gate was open during an early morning walk. (NOTE: Courtyard typically available to gallery visitors only.) Closed Sundays and Mondays.

This is a great, professionally run gallery in the heart of downtown Ocala…read more Exhibits change frequently and many community events are held at this beautiful location.

This is my summary review of Golden Ocala as a whole (the individual quadrants aren't available to…read morereview as particular establishments). Please bear with me as I try to guide you through life at Golden Ocala. Home/Villa Rentals: 5 stars! Amazing accommodations for a really reasonable price. Whenever we have larger groups of people visiting this is our first choice. Comparable to a nice hotel, the beautiful villas are lush and abundant in size, with beautiful furniture and full GO access. Spa: 4 stars! I love the massages here and I am a regular during the winter months. The front desk can be a bit slow, but this is mostly due to their faulty technology. The staff member are all super nice. I give 5 stars for the services but 3 stars for the prices, which were recently increased. Worth it for me but definitely on the pricey side. Fitness: 4 stars! Best part is, the fitness center usually isn't too busy. They have some great equipment but could use a few more cardio machines. More space for floor exercises and a few more unique guided classes could up the ante. Tennis Club: 4 stars! 6 Well maintained, gorgeous clay courts. It can be a bit of a hassle to get ahold of the staff (unless you have their cell #) the tennis desk usually isn't receptive to phone calls. Love the women's clinic they offer for members. Lessons are also available and I've had mostly positive experiences with the coaches. Pool: 5 stars! Gorgeous pool- it's so picturesque, located adjacent to the spa and fitness center. Enjoy a drink poolside and take lots of photos. It's definitely instagram worthy! AND you can bring your dog. Pool Food: 3 stars! Decent variety of food, but I've had some pretty sub-par service here. We eat here occasionally for lunch, but the service really could use some improvements. Once, they even refused to add tomatoes to my Caesar salad because "it wasn't on the menu like that" Raspberries: 4.5 stars! Fine dining situated on the upper floor of the gorgeous clubhouse. I love the food and the company here. The staff is outstanding and really take their time to know and love regular patrons like me. The dauphanise potatoes are amazing. Epic Caesar salad, great bread, potent drinks, high end wine list, excellent menu features (flatbread of the week etc) I love dining here! The kitchen staff can sometimes be a bit slow, but this year (so far) I've had nothing but great experiences. Golf: TBD I'm not a golfer! The course is beautiful to walk and the greens seem to be kept in pristine condition. Security: 3.5 stars! The staff mostly consists of retirees working occasional hours. They aren't the most respectful and fail to remember who I am sometimes. Equestrian: TBD can't wait to see The World Equestrian Center South once it's completed. The original equestrian center at GO isn't quite what I would pursue, but the new facility looks grandiose. Overall I love Golden Ocala! A few minor things could be improved. In my 10+ years living here in the winter months and being involved in the dining, social, tennis, and spa scenes, I have had a mostly great experience. A few faux pas and minor altercations with certain staff members have been forgotten and far surpassed by positive interactions. Note: Golden Ocala is a member's only club. They offer social memberships but otherwise you must be member, (or family of one) to enjoy their accommodations. Social memberships are not cheap but can be utilized if you wish to spend lots of time here.

The water is nothing special, but it gets the job done. The ice performance is great, with just…read moreenough to make it chilled. The water is clear, but not a water I reflect on. By the way, get the duck. It's good. But, the water is okay.

Another cool place in downtown historical Ocala that was closed last time I visited but open today…read more This non profit organization was opened in 2001and their mission is to champion, convene and create opportunities for artists and artists organizations. Stepping into the art gallery/shop I was created by a friendly young lady. She explained to me about the current exhibit and then allowed me to peruse the gallery. All on one floor and all Floridian artists. I always enjoy checking the art scene out in other cities and states. They also have a beautiful outdoor patio area where two gorgeous murals are painted along with the Reflections Through Flora mural on the main wall. A really serene and lovely space. This months exhibit is titled Mixed Messages and features the art of Esta Mann and Rich Schleicher. Every month the exhibit changes. Love supporting local artists as much as possible. When in Ocala, FL drop on by for a look.

Coon Hollo Farm is a family run farm. It has been in the same family for 5 generations. This is the…read morefirst year that they opened their farm to the public and created a corn maze, had hayrides, a "farmyard" playground, and small pumpkin patch. I took my 2 year old son on Halloween. It was surprisingly not very busy that day but, apparently, that was not the norm. My son was too tired to explore much and just wanted to be held. So I decided to take him on the hayride. It was a nice ride out to a pasture where a herd of cows were grazing. The driver took us right into the middle of the herd and they swarmed us, knowing it meant food. Alex was scared by the cows, but I was impressed and enjoyed feeding the cows the feed they provided. I would say we were out there for at least 10 min before they took us back. Again I tried to get Alex to play, unsuccessfully. But we did take a short walk through the corn maze which he seemed to like because it was an easy path to follow. After that, he explored some tractors they had set up in the play area. I tried to get him interested in romping around in the hay play fort, but he wasn't very interested. The farm offered another little ride which we got on and I think he liked it. I know I did. I'm such a kid at heart. We didn't hang out long after that because Alex was just exhausted and so was I. I feel like it was a nice time shared with my son. It had potential to be much better if he had taken a nap that day and was well rested. I thought the pumpkin patch was small. The play area was really nice. They did offer a concession stand. One of my coworkers said the burgers were great and a good price. Sadly, I didn't get a chance to taste them myself. Since this was their first year, I definitely see room for improvement. It definitely has potential to become something really great. It was definitely worth the $8 spent.

What a great place to spend an afternoon outdoors enjoying fall in Florida. The $10 admission…read morecovers the maze, putt putt golf, a corn pit, hay ride, and several other entertainment activities. My kid had a blast playing for hours. The food is good (they have a barn/cafe) and plan on spending $10-15 on drinks, ice cream etc.

My second time here, still a great place to visit, if you like cars and drag racing…read more Don is a living legend, I was hoping that he might be there, but my luck is not that good. This is just a fraction of the amazing history of drag racing, but with the most important technological advances on display. I'm glad to see a few cars from my growing up and watching, remembering how it inspired me to go racing. Definitely check out this great museum, it's right next to the highway and takes about 2-3 hours if you're like me.

I founded this place a fascinating one. Didn't know much about it until we spent more than three…read morehours there. That is interesting, when you have low expectations for the place you get more excited about the place at the end. In this case, words are less important than the photos. I posted a lot of pictures. Enjoy, it is a place "must see " during your stay in Ocala.