Top 10 Kid Friendly Things To Do and Attractions in Ocala National Forest

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Top 10 Kid Friendly Things To Do and Attractions in Ocala National Forest

Stetson Mansion
Stetson Mansion
4.7 (300 ratings)5 (3987 ratings)
Built in 1886, this restored estate & former home of hat maker John B. Stetson offers guided tours.
1031 Camphor Ln, DeLand, FL 32720, USA
Historical landmarkSights & LandmarksArchitectural Buildings
Mentioned by The Crazy Tourist
15 Best Things to Do in Deland (FL
"Located on Camphor Lane in Deland, the Stetson Mansion is one of the city’s most well-preserved Victorian-era mansions. Over the years, it’s hosted several national and international dignitaries, including European royalty. The mansion was originally built in the mid-1880s and is named after the family famous for making their fortune in the hat business."
Mentioned by TripHobo
Things to do with Family & kids in Deland
"Stetson Mansion in Deland, Florida is a major historical attraction of the city. The house belonged to John B Stetson and hence is locally known as Stetson Mansion. The mansion was designed by architect George T Pearson who was from Philadelphia in the year 1886."
Mentioned by Trip101
12 Things To Do In DeLand, Florida - Updated 2021
"Source: Photo by Wikimedia Commons user Ebyabe used under CC BY 2.5. The mansion holds within itself a tale of woe and revival. Stetson Mansion was once one of the grandest homes in Florida (way back in the 20th century)."
Gypsy Gold Horse Farm
Gypsy Gold Horse Farm
4.8 (208 ratings)5 (612 ratings)
12501 8th Ave, Ocala, FL 34473, USA
Horse breederSights & LandmarksFarmGift shopHistorical landmarkTour operatorRanches
Sholom Park
Sholom Park
4.8 (1248 ratings)5 (499 ratings)
Picturesque green space with a stately pavilion, a pond & landscaped gardens, plus paved paths.
7110 SW 80th Ave, Ocala, FL 34481, USA
ParkOutdoor ActivitiesGardensJogging Paths & TracksNature & Wildlife Areas
Fort King National Historic Park
Fort King National Historic Park
4.5 (382 ratings)4.5 (25 ratings)
Site of a 19th-century army post, with a visitor center, interpretive trails & picnic facilities.
3925 E Fort King St, Ocala, FL 34470, USA
ParkSights & LandmarksPoints of Interest & Landmarks
Silver Springs State Park
Silver Springs State Park
4.6 (5730 ratings)4 (1500 ratings)
Nature park bisected by a river, with trails, a museum, a picnic area, rental cabins & more.
5656 E Silver Springs Blvd, Silver Springs, FL 34488, USA
State parkNature & ParksNature & Wildlife AreasBodies of Water
Candlelight Oaks Park and Playground
Candlelight Oaks Park and Playground
3.5 (73 ratings)
813 Longview Ave, DeLand, FL 32720, USA
Park
Ocala Tuscawilla Park
Ocala Tuscawilla Park
4.6 (1902 ratings)4.5 (31 ratings)
Venerable city park featuring a small lake, lighted tennis courts & a science discovery center.
829 NE Sanchez Ave, Ocala, FL 34470, USA
ParkNature & Parks
Alexander Springs
Alexander Springs
4 (261 ratings)
Florida 32702, USA
Nature & ParksNational ParksBodies of Water
Rodeo Whip
Rodeo Whip
4.6 (1221 ratings)
Simple standby for ice cream, shakes, floats & other desserts, plus a drive-thru window.
1250 S Woodland Blvd, DeLand, FL 32720, USA
Ice cream shopDessert shop
Jackson Lane Memorial Park
Jackson Lane Memorial Park
4.2 (73 ratings)
720 N Frankfort Ave, DeLand, FL 32724, USA
Park

Top 10 Things To Do, Activities and Attractions in Ocala National Forest

Bill Dreggors Park
Bill Dreggors Park
4.7 (472 ratings)4.5 (8 ratings)
Exhibits on local history plus whimsical elephant & toy displays & a sensory butterfly garden.
230 N Stone St, DeLand, FL 32720, USA
ParkNature & Parks
Mentioned by The Crazy Tourist
15 Best Things to Do in Deland (FL
"Deland has an extensive park network that offers locals and visitors a variety of free and convenient activity options. Named after a local man who spent much of his time advocating for the preservation of the area’s historic sites, Dreggors Park’s amenities include a butterfly garden, paved walking trail, and an impressive playground that’s a big hit with little ones. There’s also a restored hospital from the ‘20s that includes exhibits on common medical procedures in eras past, a veteran’s memorial, and a number of other significant cultural and historical attractions that make it a community resource that shouldn’t be passed up."
Earl Brown Park
Earl Brown Park
4.4 (812 ratings)4 (3 ratings)
Green space featuring a fitness trail, duck pond, play equipment & a skateboard/bike park.
750 S Alabama Ave, DeLand, FL 32724, USA
ParkNature & Parks
Melching Field at Conrad Park
Melching Field at Conrad Park
4.8 (76 ratings)5 (14 ratings)
555 S Woodland Blvd, DeLand, FL 32724, USA
Baseball fieldSights & LandmarksSports activity locationSports complexArenas & Stadiums

Top Best American Restaurants in Ocala National Forest

Captain D's
Captain D's
4 (935 ratings)
Fast, casual seafood restaurant chain serving fish & seafood dishes, plus sides & desserts.
1333 S Woodland Blvd, DeLand, FL 32720, USA
Seafood restaurantAmerican restaurantFamily restaurantFast food restaurantFish & chips restaurant
Mentioned by restaurantji.com
Where to Eat Seafood in Deland, FL
"It was ok, but took forever....10 minutes just waiting for someone to take my order. More time than that to get it. The food was good, but the service w..."
Emmy's Time Out Tavern
Emmy's Time Out Tavern
4.8 (920 ratings)
Comfy German-American joint dishing up hearty, traditional eats like schnitzel & potato pancakes.
2069 Old New York Ave, DeLand, FL 32720, USA
European restaurantAmerican restaurantRestaurant
Mentioned by Jon's Well and Pump Services Inc.
The Best Restaurants In DeLand
"If you haven’t yet had the pleasure of sampling German Food, you are in luck. Emmy’s Time Out Tavern is a popular local spot that includes a restaurant with bar that offers a friendly, laid-back atmosphere. The owner is not surprisingly named…Emmy, and you may actually get the pleasure of meeting her when you are there."
Dustin's Bar-B-Q
Dustin's Bar-B-Q
4.4 (874 ratings)
1375 S Woodland Blvd, DeLand, FL 32720, USA
American restaurantBarbecue restaurantRestaurant

Best Nature and Parks (RV, National, Dog, etc) in Ocala National Forest

Bill Dreggors Park
Bill Dreggors Park
4.7 (472 ratings)4.5 (8 ratings)
Exhibits on local history plus whimsical elephant & toy displays & a sensory butterfly garden.
230 N Stone St, DeLand, FL 32720, USA
ParkNature & Parks
Mentioned by The Crazy Tourist
15 Best Things to Do in Deland (FL
"Deland has an extensive park network that offers locals and visitors a variety of free and convenient activity options. Named after a local man who spent much of his time advocating for the preservation of the area’s historic sites, Dreggors Park’s amenities include a butterfly garden, paved walking trail, and an impressive playground that’s a big hit with little ones. There’s also a restored hospital from the ‘20s that includes exhibits on common medical procedures in eras past, a veteran’s memorial, and a number of other significant cultural and historical attractions that make it a community resource that shouldn’t be passed up."
Earl Brown Park
Earl Brown Park
4.4 (812 ratings)4 (3 ratings)
Green space featuring a fitness trail, duck pond, play equipment & a skateboard/bike park.
750 S Alabama Ave, DeLand, FL 32724, USA
ParkNature & Parks
Sylvester B Bruten Jr memorial park
Sylvester B Bruten Jr memorial park
1 (1 ratings)3.5 (3 ratings)
239 W Lisbon Pkwy, DeLand, FL 32720, USA
ParkNature & Parks

Vacation Rentals, Airbnb, Hotels & Cabins near Ocala National Forest

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Clean newly renovated LAKEFRONT home on spring fed Lake Kerr.
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$300 /night*
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Charming Silver Springs Cabin with Lake and Forest Views!
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$95 /night
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2.5 (2 reviews)
Charming Lakefront Cabin in Ocala National Forest!
Cabin · 4 Guests · 1 Bedroom
$87 /night*
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