Location: Belleview
Top Things to do in Belleview
Top Restaurants in Belleview
What to do and see in Belleview, United States: The Best Places and Tips
Belleview is a city in Marion County, Florida, United States. The population was 3,478 at the 2000 census. According to the U.S Census estimates of 2009, the city had a population of 4,483. [1] It is part of the Ocala Metropolitan Statistical Area. The city name, Belleview, which means beautiful view, was derived from one of the original settlers, whose daughter was named “Belle”. "The City with Small Town Charm" is the city’s motto
Restaurants in Belleview
1. The Markets of Marion
Overall Ratings
4 based on 63 reviews
Reviewed By rynn r
Be prepared to spend a lot of time here if you want want to look around! There are a ton of vendors, all of whom seemed very friendly. This place is huge and I had a bit of trouble navigating my way around. I was most impressed by the produce area. The fruits and vegetables were fresh, delicious and so reasonably priced. Many of the vendors also offered samples of their produce.
2. The Gypsy Gold Farm
Overall Ratings
5 based on 543 reviews
Our founders, the Thompsons, connected over a mutual love of animals, and thereafter discovered an unknown breed of horse, developed by British Gypsies, while traveling through the English countryside. After a four-year journey to understand these horses and the culture that created them, we took part in naming them: the Gypsy Vanner horse. The Gypsy Gold Farm is home to the first 16 registered horses of a breed that's now 5,000 animals strong. Our 40 acre ranch is an educational and cultural oasis, where visitors to Central Florida learn about one of the most colorful and least understood societies on earth and the magical Vanner Horses they envisioned.
Reviewed By Roger K - Ocala
A beautiful horse farm. We were greeted when we parked. We had access to all areas of the farm. The intro lecture was very informative and he kept your attention. He went thru the whole history on this breed of horse coming to the U.S. After the lecture, he took us around to each penned area that had horses and explained the horses in detail. We also went to the mountain ( high ground) where all the horses that passed was buried. He described each by name and a little about each horse. I would take other family members back to the farm.
3. Spruce Creek Country Club
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 33 reviews
Reviewed By thomas b - Summerfield, Florida
Location: 5 miles north of the Villages, Access to their many pluses but away from their minuses. Either coast , Gainesville and Orlando an hour to 1:15 away.
Climate; A few frosts a year but the number is declining. Rain concentrated in summer. Cool early mornings, tee shirt weather 10-4 much of Nov.-April. Summers a minus, hot and humid.
Size: 3200 homes., to me about perfect.
Activities: Good golf courses, great Tennis and Pickleball , Pools and fitness center. Nicest softball field in the areaThe community is sports oriented.
Rental: 3 month, typically Jan.-Mar. generally unavailable. Some 4 month homes available.
Overall: A great place to winter or live.
4. Carney Island Recreation & Conservation Area
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 23 reviews
Reviewed By Don B - Weirsdale
Lake Weir recreation and Conservation Area attracts boaters, home owners and bird watchers to the unique Marion County venue. Hunting is not allowed in the conservation area of Lake Weir because of the blend of homes and recreation opportunities.
Fine dining opportunity at Eatons Beach as well as casual Sand Bar refreshment and food offerings at Gator Joe's water side resturant are a great way to experience the Carney Island experience.
5. Silver Springs Kayaking LLC
Overall Ratings
5 based on 116 reviews
Silver Springs Kayaking LLC provides 2-mile (2 hours) and 5 mile (4.5 hour) Guided Kayak Tours of the Beautiful Silver Springs. Beginners are welcome and we give free lessons at the beginning of each Tour. Silver Springs is where the Tarzan movies were filmed and it is the Real Florida, untouched, and beautiful!! Our "Welcome to the Jungle" tour is our most popular tour, a leisure paddle down the beautiful Silver River. We see lots of wildlife including the World Famous wild Monkeys! Our "Springs" tour is a 2 hour 2 mile tour of the beautiful Silver Springs. This is an adventure your family will never forget!!!
Reviewed By Questovia - Minot, North Dakota
The team of employees that assisted us with the rental, life perserver, and kayak were very helpful. They have a good launching location where you don't even have to get your feet wet as the team pushes you in the water. The kayaks themselves aren't the greatest but got the job done. Numerous water routes offer different experiences. It's especially interesting to take the route through the old abandoned amusement attraction. Evidently it's extremely common to see monkeys but unfortunately we didn't find any the morning we went out. But we did see lots of gators and that was very thrilling!
6. All About Art
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 9 reviews
Reviewed By 981Linda - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
We were looking for a flea market close to the Villages (about 8 miles) and were told about The Market of Marion. It's pretty big and most of it is under cover....lots of what seemed like permanent dealers selling newer items. We were interested in used items and finally found them in the last few "wings." (There appears to be a centre aisle with wings coming off of the one side.) No one we asked seemed to be able to direct us to the used flea market area so we did some unnecessary walking through lots of new items. If you go and are interested like us in the older, yard sale items, don't park as you enter the grounds. Drive towards the very back where those wings are found. The day we went there were lots of plants in that area so you may want to look for them. We found a few small items....parking is free.
7. Eagle Ridge Golf Club
Overall Ratings
4 based on 22 reviews
Eagle Ridge Golf Club is a 36 hole, semi-private golf club located in Summerfield, FL. Eagle Ridge is owned and operated by Brown Golf Management. Enjoy an amazing Golf experience at Eagle Ridge Golf Club with 4 unique 9 hole courses that make it a different challenge every time you play. Great for large tournaments and golf outings as well. Stop in to Topper's Tavern for some great Pub Style Food like our Famous Lager Battered Fish and Chips or Hand Tossed Pizzas! We also feature Live music nights and can accommodate private parties and events!
Reviewed By Realtor44 - Hamden, Connecticut
Eagle Ridge Golf Course
13605 Del Webb Blvd
Summerfield, Fl. 34491
Eagle Ridge is a 36 hole complex located within the Del Webb community of Spruce Creek. Although it is private they do accommodate the public. It consists of 4 nine hole courses known as The Champions, Masters, Heritage and Memorial courses. Regardless of what routing they allow you to play it’s always an enjoyable round. The layout is reasonably open allowing for errant recovery shots. There is some challenging water holes and fun risk reward par fours. I’ve had the opportunity to play it a number of times and it’s usually in good condition. This time around, the greens were beat. It’s apparent in a number of the local courses this year, possibly too much rain. Just a side tip, don’t leave open food, snacks or crackers unattended while you’re hitting. The local squirrels that inhabit the place must have been fed previously. They have no fear of humans are bold and will follow you and wait till you leave the cart then grab what they can. Crackers are nothing, be mindful of your keys or favorite sunglasses.
8. Lake Sumter Landing
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 166 reviews
Reviewed By RLWOrangePark - Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida
There are 3 large squares that form the entertainment and restaurant hubs of the Villages. Each is excellent for what they have to offer: numerous restaurants, shops, movie theatre, etc. Live entertainment is offered from 5-9 PM every night of the week and it is free of charge. Happy hour prices on drinks is offered from 5-6 PM with very reasonable prices offered throughout the night. We prefer this Square because of the variety of restaurants that we like and because it is where our favorite hotel in the Villages, Waterfront Inn, is located. As the name implies there is a large lake in the square with great views of water birds, people in dragon boats, golf courses, etc. Many of the restaurants offer outdoor seating with views of this lake or the entertainment venue.
9. Silver Springs State Park
Overall Ratings
4 based on 1 reviews
A 5000 acre park in north central Florida.
Reviewed By seebeech - Tallahassee, Florida
I was excited to take my toddler son here after having many fond memories of going as a child and riding the glass bottom boats. However, upon entering the parking lot, I noticed how run down everything is. Weeds were growing everywhere and the parking lot was dirty and full of trash. My experience with other state parks in Florida is that they have always exceeded my expectations, whether it's just a day trip or camping overnight. I'm not sure how much of this is due to the previous private owners though.
I didn't even feel safe leaving my car in the parking lot because as I parked a gentleman parked next to me advised me to watch out for the glass on the ground which had not been cleaned up from a car break-in from the day before. Before taking my son out of his car seat, I looked over and sure enough there was broken vehicle glass all over the ground. That was it for me. I left my son in his seat and left the park.
Based on all of the great reviews here, it seems that once you are inside the park, it's lovely. But as a woman visiting alone with a toddler, I didn't feel safe in the parking lot so I didn't get to experience the park at all. I hope that my experience was just a bad occasion but I'm not one to take chances when I have my toddler with me.
10. Lake Weir Boat Rentals, LLC
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 3 reviews
Lake Weir Boat Rentals offer you the chance to explore the beauty of Lake Weir while being your own captain. Renting a boat is a great way to explore and dine on Lake Weir. Boat delivered to you at Carney Island County park's floating docks. Call 352-288-1301 or Visit our website lakeweirboatrentals.com to book your half or full day rental.
Reviewed By Carrie B - St. Augustine, Florida
Friendly and knowledgeable staff, very professional, great rates. Jet skis, boats and a great big wide open and "full" lake to enjoy.
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