5 days in Ocala & Fort Lauderdale Itinerary

Start off your visit on the 13th (Thu): get a taste of life in the country at Farm Tours of Ocala, then wander the wide-open spaces of Gypsy Gold Horse Farm, and then walk around Sholom Park. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 14th (Fri): see the interesting displays at The Official Florida Flamingo Museum, identify plant and animal life at Wildlife Areas, and then play a few rounds at Baseline Golf Course.

To see photos, where to stay, traveler tips, and tourist information, refer to the Ocala road trip planning website.

Atlanta to Ocala is an approximately 3-hour flight. You can also drive; or do a combination of subway and bus. Traveling from Atlanta in April, you will find days in Ocala are a bit warmer (82°F), and nights are about the same (59°F). Finish your sightseeing early on the 14th (Fri) so you can drive to Fort Lauderdale.

Change things up with these side-trips from Fort Lauderdale: Miami Beach (Ocean Drive, Art Deco Historic District, &more) and Miami (Bayside Marketplace, Vizcaya Museum and Gardens, &more). There's much more to do: kick back and relax at Fort Lauderdale Beach, get a new perspective on things with Boat Tours & Water Sports, buy something for everyone on your list at Las Olas Boulevard, and look for gifts at Calusa Coffee Roasters.

To see maps, photos, more things to do, and more tourist information, use the Fort Lauderdale road trip planner.

You can drive from Ocala to Fort Lauderdale in 4.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or do a combination of shuttle and flight; or do a combination of bus and train. Traveling from Ocala in April, expect somewhat warmer with lows of 72°F in Fort Lauderdale. Finish your sightseeing early on the 17th (Mon) to allow enough time to fly back home.