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Spring Travel | Florida
FLORIDA
FLORIDA DESTINATIONS TO EXPLORE
OCALA OcalaMarion.com
The welcoming town of Ocala and surrounding Marion
County are the “Horse Capital of the World” and
there are scores of thoroughbred equestrian centers in
the area for visitors to enjoy. There are also plenty of
opportunities for hiking, hunting, fishing, and boating in
this area of rich natural resources, while the revitalized
downtown Ocala is home to antique shops, art galleries,
performing arts venues, and restaurants that feature farm-fresh local cuisine.
ST. AUGUSTINE VisitStAugustine.com
America’s oldest city and an ever-popular visitor destination, St. Augustine features a
central Historic District with Spanish-style architecture and the Colonial Quarter living-history museum, as well as new restaurants and inns. The World Golf Hall of Fame &
Museum is a must for lovers of the game, the Ponte Vedra Concert Hall hosts big-name
performing artists, and the Anastasia Island beaches offer plenty of oceanfront lodgings.
The Sunshine State of Florida is an unrivaled vacation destination with more theme
parks, golf courses, and warm-weather beaches than anywhere else
in America. So it’s not surprising
that you’ll also ;nd an abundance
of well-established and brand-new
retirement communities.