Ocala/Marion County - The Horse Capital of the WorldTM, boasts a unique mixture of rural and urban lifestyles within its boundries. Our rolling hills and majestic tree-lined scenic country roads are a surprise to many first time visitors. Centrally located in the very Heart of Florida, there is easy access and almost equal distance to the Gulf of Mexico and the Atlantic Ocean.

Housed within a setting depictive of Marion County’s equine industry and Florida’s first attraction, Silver Springs, the Visitor's Center provides visitors and residents with abundant information on Ocala/Marion County business & industry, attractions, events, cultural, history, and recreational opportunities. Established in the fall of 2002, the Visitors Center promotes Ocala/Marion County as a destination of choice.