| this 1890s gothic-styled b&b is allegedly one of america's most haunted houses. in-room massages can be booked on request. check-in time: 1:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. its 5 suites are named and decorated after exotic cities (cairo, paris, beijing, madrid & casablanca) with period furnishings and textiles to match. all feature luxurious toiletries, egyptian linens, flat-screen tvs, sherry and wifi, while premier suites also have original fireplaces and whirlpools. parking and use of the library & office (pc, internet, fax) are free, with presentation rooms available (fee). the 3-course breakfasts are served by a period fireplace and home-baked refreshments are offered daily
Orlando International Airport 1 hr 30
Ocala Downtown Square (11 min) Marion County Museum of History and Archaeology (5 min)
Opened in 2011, this modest museum features history exhibits, including Native American artifacts. The Canyons Zip Line and Adventure Park (14 min)
Scenic destination offering nine zip lines, two rope bridges & a rappel, plus horseback riding. Appleton Museum of Art (10 min)
This museum houses a vast collection of European, American & Asian artwork in a contemporary space. Jervey Gantt Park (9 min)
Green space with a 2-mi. exercise path, sports courts, picnic shelters, playgrounds & a water park. Brick City Adventure Park (5 min)
Sprawling city park featuring a community center, playground, picnic pavilion & walking trails. Scott Springs Park (10 min)
Wooded recreational area with caves, a bike terrain park, walking paths & a contemporary playground. Don Garlits Museum of Drag Racing (24 min)
Long-running museum housing an extensive collection of vintage hot rods & drag racing cars. Ocala Wetland Recharge Park (9 min) Ocala Tuscawilla Park (16 min)
Venerable city park featuring a small lake, lighted tennis courts & a science discovery center. Discovery Center (15 min)
Modest outfit offering educational workshops & classes for children, plus rotating exhibits. Silver River Museum & Environmental Education Center (11 min)
Local museum featuring a replica 19th-century homestead, plus exhibits on Florida's natural history. Silver Springs State Park (11 min)
Nature park bisected by a river, with trails, a museum, a picnic area, rental cabins & more. Fort King National Historic Park (7 min)
Site of a 19th-century army post, with a visitor center, interpretive trails & picnic facilities. Reilly Arts Center (17 min)
Performing arts, art museum, and art | 
