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Amenities Near-By
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| >> Water Slides | | >> Fishing | | >> Hiking | | >> Golfing | | >> Bird Watching |
| >> Sightseeing | | >> Wildlife View'g |
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Local Interests
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Don't miss these highlights of the Silver Springs/Ocala, Florida area while staying at Ben's Hitching Post Campground!
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| Ocala National Forest - The Ocala National Forest is a fascinating forest offering nearly 400,000 acres if unique ecological sites, miles of trails, and natural springs. The forest is riddled with rivers, wet prairies, and hundreds of lakes and ponds, making it a popular destination for canoeing and kayaking. Other water activities at Ocala National Forest include fishing, water skiing, swimming, and boating. Visitors can also enjoy hiking, biking, picnicking, horseback riding, and off-roading. The list of activities is endless and the weather is accommodating. Ocala National Forest is adjacent to Ben's Hitching Post Campground. |
Ocala National Forest
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Florida Horse Park
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Florida Horse Park - Just a short drive from Ben's Hitching Post Campground, Florida Horse Park is quickly becoming the number one trail-riding destination in the United States. Florida Horse Park is an Olympic Training facility conducting various competitions on a weekly basis. Horse trials featuring dressage, show jumping, cross country, and team driving events are exciting to kids and adults alike. If you really want to experience Marion County's horse country, spend an afternoon at Florida Horse Park! |
Silver Springs - Nature's Theme Park
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Silver Springs - Nature's Theme Park - Silver Springs is a 350-acre nature theme park and accredited zoo surrounding the headwaters of the beautiful Silver River. "Florida's Original Attraction" is home of the world-famous glass-bottom boats - invented at Silver Springs in 1878. Other in-park attractions include the Jungle Cruise, Fort King River Cruise, and Lost River Voyage boat rides, the Lighthouse Ride, Jeep Safari, World of Bears, Panther Prowl, Big Gator Lagoon, Doolittle's Petting Zoo, live animal shows, Fantastic Fountains water show, and a star-studded concert series. Enjoy all the natural sights and sounds of the Silver River and experience wild Florida as it was years ago. Silver Springs is just minutes from Ben's Hitching Post Campground, so you won't have to go far to enjoy the area's highlights. |
Appleton Museum - One of the South's premier art repositories and education centers, The Appleton Museum was originally built to display and preserve the collection of Arthur I. The Appleton Museum now hosts traveling exhibitions, educational programs, and cultural events. The recently opened Edith-Marie Appleton Wing houses a two-story exhibition gallery, and art library, workshop, and conference rooms. National and renowned artists include Nina Akuma, Daniel Graves, Malcom Harlow, and Mark Tennant, just to name a few. The permanent collection includes African, American, Asian, and contemporary artwork, as well as special pieces from Islamic and Pre-Columbian civilizations. The Appleton Museum is open daily from 10 am to 6 pm, closed only on Christmas and New Year's Day. The museum is located in Ocala, a short drive from Ben's Hitching Post Campground.
While visiting Ben's Hitching Post Campground in Silver Springs, Florida, see other things to do at our LINKS PAGE. |
Appleton Museum
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Ben's Hitching Post Campground
2440 NE 115th Avenue
Silver Springs, FL 34488
Phone: (352)625-4213
Fax: (352)625-0020
E-Mail: benshp@embarqmail.com
Manager: Mike & Brenda Pries
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