Marion County Community Guide
Plan Your Visit

Visitor Information

Welcome to Marion County! Find everything you need to plan your perfect visit.

Avg Temp

72°F

Nearest Airport

Gainesville

Interstate

I-75

Population

365K+

Where to Stay

4.5

Ocala Marriott

Full-service hotel with pool, restaurant, and fitness center.

From $129/night
3.0

Holiday Inn Express

Clean, comfortable rooms with complimentary breakfast.

From $89/night
4.0

Silver Springs Campground

RV sites and cabin rentals near Silver Springs.

From $45/night

Getting Here

By Car

I-75 runs through Marion County with exits at Ocala, Fellowship, and Reddick.

By Air

Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) is 45 minutes north. Orlando International (MCO) is 90 minutes south.

Public Transit

SunTran provides local bus service throughout Marion County.

Must-See Attractions

Silver Springs

Glass-bottom boats and nature trails

Ocala National Forest

Seminole Rangers & Alexander Springs

Horse Country

World-class equestrian facilities

Appleton Museum

World-class art collection