- Google Maps
- Official website
- If you like to work out, this is a terrific park. We visited this park multiple times to get some walking in. It’s one of our top five favorite spots to visit.
Florida
Majorie Kinnan Rawlings Historic State Park
- Official website
- Google Map link
- A terrific museum that’s worth the short drive from Ocala
- Neat tidbit: The author’s husband took all the furniture and put it away in storage after the author died because the property was donated to the university to be used as a writer’s retreat. The husband did not want the furniture destroyed or lost. When the university handed the property over to the state, the husband took the furnishing out of storage and with the help of the maid, put everything back the way it was. It was this little thought that made the experience worthwhile.
Vicky’s Posts: Fun Things to Do in Ocala, Florida
Vicky just published her post about Ocala, Florida where we completed a month-long house sitting assignment. It was my first time really exploring the area and I have to admit I was very surprised and thoroughly enjoyed my time there.
Check out her post, Fun Things to Do in Ocala, Florida.
Kayaking with Manatees at Crystal River
Thanks to Vicky’s friend at Discover Crystal River, I enjoyed my first ever experience with manatees. Manatees migrate to warmer waters which means in Florida, you will find them at the springs in the winter months.
Appleton Museum of Art
- Official website
- Google Maps link
- Excellent small art museum
- Well worth the two to three hours we spent browsing the exhibits.
Chelsea Coffee Company
- Official Website
- Google Maps link
- Better than Starbucks.
- Worth the effort getting there if you need to work remotely.