Ocala Is the Gorgeous, Adventure-Filled Florida Town You've Never Heard Of!
Crystal-clear natural springs, the rolling hills of horse country, and a charming historic downtown help this central Florida city shine.
When Southerners close their eyes and imagine paradise, it often looks a little (OK, a lot) like a Florida beach. Sugar-white sand, sparkling turquoise waters, sea oats swaying in the wind, and there you have it: picture-perfect Florida. One of the downsides to our obsession with Florida’s coastline is that it can blind us to interior destinations that are just as worthy of a visit as their seaside counterparts.
Southern Living Article by: By Tara Massouleh McCay