I-75 Ocala Lodging near OCF Airport, Downtown Attractions

The Country Inn & Suites is conveniently located off I-75, just minutes from downtown Ocala. Our hotel is also close to some of the most popular attractions in the area, including Don Garlits Museum of Drag Racing, the Austin Carriage Museum and the Oakbrook Labyrinth, which was featured in the movie, Pan's Labyrinth. If you need to get to the airport, our hotel is just 10 minutes away. In addition, our I-75 hotel in Ocala is just a short drive from Walt Disney World® resort and other great Orlando attractions.

Our Ocala lodging facilities are convenient to the following attractions:

Appleton Museum of Art (8.6 miles)
This fine arts museum specializes in 19th-century paintings, sculptures and decorative arts.
Phone: (352) 291-4455
Austin Carriage Museum (30 miles)
For a fun day out, visit this museum, which is home to 160 of the finest horse-drawn carriages in the world.
Phone: (352) 750-5500
Discovery Science and Outdoor Center (5.4 miles)
This park and science center in downtown Ocala is an informative and interactive learning center geared toward children.
Phone: (352) 629-8358
Don Garlits Museum of Drag Racing (9.8 miles)
This museum explains the history of drag racing in the US.
Phone: (352) 245-8661
Makin’ Tracks Trail Rides
Horseback Riding near the Ocala National Forest. Great kid-friendly, family Fun!
Phone: (352) 236-3929
Ocala Carriage and Tours (12 miles)
What better way to see the "Horse Capital of the World" than by taking a tour in a horse-drawn trolley or carriage? One-hour tours are offered through scenic horse farms in the Ocala area.
Phone: (352) 867-8717
Ocala International Airport (5.2 miles)
Phone: (352) 629-8377
Ocala National Forest (20 miles)
This national forest is one of the most frequently visited attractions thanks to the variety of activities available to visitors and the mild climate of Ocala. Guests can enjoy boating, swimming, fishing, biking, hiking and horseback riding.
Phone: (352) 236-0288
Oakbrook Labyrinth (7.5 miles)
Come find peace and serenity by walking the labyrinth at this quiet enrichment center in downtown Ocala.
Phone: (352) 629-3897
Silver Springs (10 miles)
Silver Springs is home to the largest artesian spring formation in the world. See fish, shellfish, turtles and alligators in their natural habitat through their famous glass bottom boats.
Phone: (352) 236-2121
Wild Waters Water Park (10 miles)
Located next to Silver Springs, this water park is a fun place for the whole family to cool down on a hot day.
Phone: (352) 236-2121

Trip Advisor (Guest Comment)
”It was such a pleasure to stay at this hotel. The staff was very friendly and made it very enjoyable. The room, pool, business center and common areas were clean and very comfortable. The General Manager, Mark Fink, made sure our needs where met each and every day (7 days).”

About Ocala

Backdrop for the 1941 film "Moon Over Miami" - and many other cinematic showpieces - Ocala is distinctly beautiful, thanks to trailing Spanish moss and rolling pastureland. The Marion County town has even been ranked one of Forbes magazine's top twenty best small towns in which to live. Ocala sits in the middle of Florida horse country and is home to more than 400 farms, many of which are dedicated to thoroughbred breeding and training. As a result, the city has produced six Kentucky Derby winners and annually showcases hunting and jumping competitions during the Horse Show in the Sun festival. Flanked by undulating bluegrass fields and lush forests, Ocala offers genteel Southern charm. In town, the Ocala Historic District features a 55-block stretch of Victorian homes; other easily accessible attractions include Silver Springs, Ocala National Forest, Appleton Museum of Art and Don Garlits Museum of Drag Racing. Plus, oceanside fun is only 80 miles away in Daytona Beach, and Orlando is little more than a hour distant.

Did you know?

As of the 2007 census, cozy Ocala registered just over 53,000 residents. And while it has been perceived in the past as "God's Waiting Room," the town boasts a median age of 39 years - a far cry from the realm of nursing homes.

Nearby Attractions

Summer Glen Ocala National Forest Deltona Lake Bryant Florida Vacations Ocklawaha River Golden Hills Golf & Turf Club Wild Waters Waterpark Silver Springs Nature's Theme Park Appleton Museum of Art Don Garlits Museum of Drag Racing The Ocala Civic Theatre Marion Culture Alliance Florida Thoroughbred Breeders Association Ocala Carriage and Tours Florida Carriage Museum

Corporate Offices

Ocala International Airport Ocala Chamber of Commerce City of Ocala Marion County

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