Interstate 75, the longest Florida Interstate, passes through Marion County. Exits 341 through Exit 350 will take you into Ocala near hotels, restaurants, shopping and many outdoor activities. Hiking, biking, golfing, boat tours, carriage rides and horseback riding are some of the fun activities to do while staying in Ocala.
The Florida Horse Park, Marion Oaks Golf and Country Club and Don Garlits Museum of Drag Racing are near the Hampton Inn & Suites located off I-75 and Exit 341 in Ocala. The drag racing museum has displays of dragsters and classic cars. It can take hours to tour the museum and see every detail of the older and newer classics and dragsters. Sonny's BBQ and Zaxby's are near the Hampton Inn for lunch and dinner. Features at the Hampton Inn include a free beverage area, continental breakfast, high-speed Internet and business center, convenience store, laundry room, fitness center and pool.
Hampton Inn & Suites South Ocala
2075 S.W. Hwy 484
Ocala, FL 34473
352-347-1600
hamptoninn.hilton.com
The Microtel Inn & Suites is located off I-75 at Exit 341 in Ocala near the Florida Greenway trails, Wild Waters Waterpark and Ocala National State Park. Inside the Ocala National State Park, you can take a boat tour on the Silver River and see the untouched land as it was thousands of years ago or enjoy a day horseback riding one of the many horse trails, one of which crosses the Florida Greenway trails. Restaurants near the Microtel Inn include Bella Luna, El Toreo and China Buffet. The hotel features free morning breakfast, picnic area, microwaves and refrigerators in suites or in rooms for a fee, free parking and wireless Internet. Pets are welcome at the Microtel, and a kennel is five miles away.
Microtel Inn & Suites Ocala
1770 S.W. 134th St.
Ocala, FL 34473
352-307-1166
microtelinn.com
Country Inn & Suites is located off I-75 at Exit 350 just a few miles from Exit 341 near Silver Springs, Ocala Carriage and Tours and Discovery Science and Outdoor Center, which is more for children but adults may find it interesting, too. Silver Springs has glass bottom boat rides, wildlife exhibits, botanical gardens and dining and shopping. Features at the hotel include free breakfast, wireless Internet, weekday newspaper and parking. The pet-friendly hotel allows pets, and kids under 18 years stay free. Restaurants near the Country Inn include Sky Asian Fusion Cuisine and Amrit Palace.
Country Inn & Suites Ocala
3720 S.W. College Road
Ocala, FL 34474
352-237-0715
countryinns.com
