Ocala · Marion County, FL
Hidden gems in Ocala
Scout analyzed 95 Ocala places and surfaced the ones that actually fit hidden gems.
Places analyzed
95
Matches
8
Typical spend
—
Typical visit
2 hr
Scout-verified spots
Arts & Culture
Discovery Center
Modest outfit offering educational workshops & classes for children, plus rotating exhibits.
Arts & Culture
Silver River Museum & Environmental Education Center
Local museum featuring a replica 19th-century homestead, plus exhibits on Florida's natural history.
Arts & Culture
Reilly Arts Center
Arts & Culture
Appleton Museum of Art
This museum houses a vast collection of European, American & Asian artwork in a contemporary space.
Arts & Culture
Circle Square Cultural Center
Arts & Culture
Ocala Civic Theatre, Inc.
Theater in the Appleton Cultural Center for community & touring productions, plus youth programs.
Arts & Culture
Orange Blossom Opry
Fort King District
Fort King National Historic Landmark
Site of a 19th-century army post, with a visitor center, interpretive trails & picnic facilities.
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