Love's Legacy Lakeside Retreat Guidebook
Sightseeing
Glass bottom boats, canoe, kayak, paddleboard.
https://silversprings.com/
218 locals recommend
Silver Springs State Park
5656 East Silver Springs BoulevardGlass bottom boats, canoe, kayak, paddleboard.
https://silversprings.com/
https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/ocala/recreation/recarea/?recid=37197&actid=29
48 locals recommend
Alexander Springs
49525 County Rd 445https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/ocala/recreation/recarea/?recid=37197&actid=29
Juniper Springs
https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/ocala/recarea/?recid=34064
Even if you are not a horse person - this is a must-visit place!
https://worldequestriancenter.com/ocala-fl/
133 locals recommend
World Equestrian Center
1750 Northwest 80th AvenueEven if you are not a horse person - this is a must-visit place!
https://worldequestriancenter.com/ocala-fl/
https://www.floridastateparks.org/parks-and-trails/blue-spring-state-park
407 locals recommend
Blue Spring State Park
2100 W French Avehttps://www.floridastateparks.org/parks-and-trails/blue-spring-state-park
https://www.floridastateparks.org/parks-and-trails/rainbow-springs-state-park
224 locals recommend
Rainbow Springs State Park
19158 SW 81st Pl Rdhttps://www.floridastateparks.org/parks-and-trails/rainbow-springs-state-park
Cross Florida Greenway
https://www.floridastateparks.org/Cross-Florida
City/town information
Whether it's Biketoberfest or just wanting a day at the beach - Daytona and Ormand Beaches are c. an hour away from where you will be staying.
517 locals recommend
Daytona Beach
Whether it's Biketoberfest or just wanting a day at the beach - Daytona and Ormand Beaches are c. an hour away from where you will be staying.
Home to the University of Florida. Whether you are here to support the Gators or take a tour - you are only 45 minutes away.
59 locals recommend
Gainesville
Home to the University of Florida. Whether you are here to support the Gators or take a tour - you are only 45 minutes away.
Known for our horses - a huge horse community - second only to Lexington, KY.
52 locals recommend
Ocala
Known for our horses - a huge horse community - second only to Lexington, KY.
Silver Springs
This is where we are located. The community is Lynne, FL.
Food scene
A local eatery whose owner does amazing things for our community.
https://www.ilovemojos.com/location/mojos-east-ocala-fl/
17 locals recommend
The Mojo Grill & Catering Co., 40 East
4620 E Silver Springs BlvdA local eatery whose owner does amazing things for our community.
https://www.ilovemojos.com/location/mojos-east-ocala-fl/
Morevino
11 East Silver Springs BoulevardWonderful food. The owner is knowledgeable about wine.
https://morevinowine.com/
Brooklyn's Backyard
2019 E Silver Springs BlvdAnother local eatery.
http://www.brooklynsbackyard.com/site/
Blue Highway a Pizzeria
204 Northeast Highway 441https://jrocks23.com/
Infinite Ale Works
304 S Magnolia Avehttps://www.infinitealeworks.com/
First Friday Art Walks - not during the summer
Galleries
Unique shops
51 locals recommend
Historic Downtown Ocala
First Friday Art Walks - not during the summer
Galleries
Unique shops
This is a great spot to pick up homemade food, produce, and groceries - not to mention the best kombucha!
Puggy’s Produce
5851 SE 5th StThis is a great spot to pick up homemade food, produce, and groceries - not to mention the best kombucha!
Lena's Seafood
18478 FL-40This is a seasonal restaurant.
https://www.facebook.com/lenasseafood.florida/
Other notable things to do
Ocala Downtown Market
310 SE 3rd Sthttps://ocaladowntownmarket.com/restaurant
Cactus Jack's Trail Rides
11100 SW 16th Avehttps://floridahorseriding.com/
The Canyons Zip Line and Adventure Park
8045 NW Gainesville Rdhttps://zipthecanyons.com/
Appleton Museum of Art
4333 E Silver Springs Blvdhttps://www.appletonmuseum.org/
Ocala Civic Theatre
4337 E Silver Springs Blvdhttps://ocalacivictheatre.com/
Traveler advice
What to pack
Bring sunscreen and bug repellent
...it is Florida after all:)
I do have beach towels available for those who would like to go swimming.
Book before you go
Yoga
As noted in the listing, I am a certified yoga instructor. If you are interested in a yoga session(s) while you are here, please let me know. If I am available, I would definitely enjoy practicing with you. Prices vary based on time. Please reach out. I do a fusion of Hatha/yin yoga.
Book before you go
Kayak/Paddle Board Rentals
Due to liability issues, there are no paddleboards or kayaks available for guest use on the property, however, you may bring your own or rent them. I've linked below the top 10 kayak/paddleboard/canoe rentals in the area, according to Yelp:
https://www.yelp.com/search?find_desc=Kayak+Rental&find_loc=Silver+Springs%2C+FL