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11 Best and Fun Things To Do In Belleview Florida


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With its abundance of small-town appeal and picturesque landscape, Belleview makes for an ideal destination for a day excursion or a relaxing weekend escape.

It’s also close to several popular attractions, such as the Don Garlits Museum of Drag Racing, as well as numerous hiking and biking trails.

In fact, it’s been named a Florida Trail Gateway community, so if you enjoy being active or spending time in nature, Belleview could be the place for you!

There are also lots of opportunities for horseback riding, with several stables and horse farms in the vicinity. Equestrian lovers will also be delighted by the Florida Horse Park, which hosts a number of equine and agricultural events throughout the year.

If you’re not interested in horses, there’s also some excellent fishing to be had at Lake Weir in the Carney Island Recreation and Conservation Area.

If this sounds like the kind of place you’d like to spend your next break, continue reading for a list of everything else Belleview has to offer so you can make the most out of your trip!

The 11 Most Popular Things To Do In Belleview Florida

11. Baseline Road Trailhead

4.8 ★★★★★ (195 reviews)

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Location: 4255 SE 58th Ave Ocala FL

Tel:  352 671 8560

Web Address:   http://marioncountyfl.org/Home/Components/FacilityDirectory/FacilityDirectory/6/663

10. Baseline Trailhead Park

4.7 ★★★★★ (843 reviews)

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Location: 4803 SE 58th Ave #4397 Ocala FL

Tel:  352 671 8560

Web Address:   http://marioncountyfl.org/Home/Components/FacilityDirectory/FacilityDirectory/6/663

9. Historic Santos Recreation Area

4.7 ★★★★★ (13 reviews)

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Location: Ocala FL

Web Address:   https://floridastateparks.org/parks-and-trails/historic-santos-recreation-area

8. Little Lake Weir

4.7 ★★★★★ (18 reviews)

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7. Santos Trails

4.8 ★★★★★ (176 reviews)

Location: 3080 SE 80th Street Ocala FL

Web Address:   https://floridastateparks.org/parks-and-trails/santos-trailhead-campground

6. Florida Trail Land Bridge Trailhead

4.8 ★★★★★ (249 reviews)

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Location: 11100 SW 16th Ave Ocala FL

Tel:  352 236 7143

Web Address:   https://floridastateparks.org/parks-and-trails/landbridge-trailhead

5. Gypsy Gold Horse Farm

4.9 ★★★★★ (275 reviews)

Location: 12501 8th Ave Ocala FL

Tel:  352 307 3777

Web Address:   http://gypsygold.com/

4. Cactus Jack’s Trail Rides

4.7 ★★★★★ (438 reviews)

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Location: 11100 SW 16th Ave Ocala FL

Web Address:   https://floridahorseriding.com/

3. Florida Horse Park

4.6 ★★★★★ (784 reviews)

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Location: 11008 S Hwy 475 Ocala FL

Tel:  352 307 6699

Web Address:   http://flhorsepark.com/

2. Lake Lillian

4.4 ★★★★☆ (1,109 reviews)

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Location: SE Robinson Road Belleview FL

Tel:  352 245 7021

Web Address:   http://belleviewfl.org/Facilities/Facility/Details/Lake-Lillian-2

1. Don Garlits Museum of Drag Racing

4.8 ★★★★★ (1,872 reviews)

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Location: 13700 SW 16th Ave Ocala FL

Tel:  352 245 8661

Web Address:   http://garlits.com/

Final Words:

Thank you for reading our list of the best things to do in Belleview Florida! We hope it helped you plan the perfect itinerary for your next trip to this fantastic destination. Happy travels!

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