- The list below includes 25 free or cheap things to do in or near Ocala, Florida, including 47 different types of inexpensive activities like Movie Theaters, Hot Springs & Geysers, Parks and Bike Paths.
- From Sholom Park to Santos - Belleview Trail, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Ocala and in nearby cities within 25 miles like The Villages.
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Riders explore the lush Florida Greenway atop gentle steeds
34.7 Miles
83%
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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.
34.9 Miles
Alpaca Magic USA is a combination petting zoo and store. The facility features live alpaca, and welcomes visitors to interact with them and pet them, and also offers a wide variety of alpaca related products for sale.
35.2 Miles
Located on a 14-acre site with six ceremonial mounds, Crystal River State Archaeological Site is a premier destination for Native American history and archaeology. The site features a walking trail and also a visitors center which has many artifacts on display.
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The remnants of a 5,100-acre sugar plantation are waiting to be explored when you visit, Yulee Sugar Mill Ruins. The remains of a steam-driven mill include a 40-foot limestone chimney, iron gears, and a cane press.
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3702 W University Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32607
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Showing the latest cinema releases, Royal Park Stadium 16 Theatre offers large screens for their customers. In addition to showing movies, the theater can be rented out for corporate meetings and other events.
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12073 W. Fort Island Trail, Crystal River, FL 34429
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Featuring a fishing pier, Fort Island Trail Park offers visitors outdoor activities like boating, hiking, picnics, and more. Visitors can spot a variety of animals from the riverfront, from manatees to dolphins.
35.9 Miles
Gainesville’s Alfred A. Ring Park offers visitors more than a mile of winding trails that stretch through scenic woodlands. The park also features a playground and a covered picnic pavilion.
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Gator Cinemas is a discount movie heater that screens second-run movies and sells tickets and concessions at reduced prices compared to national chains. The theater is something of a Gainesville institution.
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Honored as one of Florida's best national parks, Homosassa Wildlife Park provides many programs to the public. Visitors enjoy the park's manatee, alligator, and hippopotamus programs that shed light on the lifestyles and nature of the species.
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4150 S Suncoast Blvd, Homosassa, FL 34446
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Home to West Indian manatees, Homosassa Springs State Wildlife Park also houses alligators, crocodiles, river otters, black bears, bobcats and white-tailed deer. The park offers boat tours, picnic areas, a nature trail, concessions and a children's education center.