Ocala's name comes from the extinct Timucuan tribe who called their village Ocali, commonly thought to mean "Big Hammock". Today, many of Ocala's streets have historical Native American names, while others have Spanish names from old land grants.
Additionally, the very first thoroughbred horse farm in the state opened in 1943. It soon became a source of champion horses, earning the city the nickname “The Horse Capital of the World". Magnificent horse farms can be found throughout the rolling hills of Ocala and is now home to The World Equestrian Center.
Please click any of the links below for more information about Ocala:
Weather
All Things Ocala
Entertainment, Outdoor Activities and Parks:
Events & Activities
World Equestrian Center
Farm Tours of Ocala
Gypsy Gold Farm Tour
Silver Springs State Park
Rainbow Springs State Park
The Arts:
Circle Square Cultural Center
The Reilly Arts Center
The Appleton Museum of Art
Publications:
Ocala Lifestyle Magazine
Star Banner Newspaper