A Family Escape in Florida Horse Country

Bring the family to The Riding Academy Hotel for resort fun and exciting adventures across Central Florida.

24 Hours | Adventure for All Ages

Share canyon adventures, horse shows, sweet treats and spring views.

24 Hours | Adventure for All Ages

Share canyon adventures, horse shows, sweet treats and spring views.

Let the Adventure Begin
  • Start with a little excitement. Zip line over limestone canyons or explore the landscape on horseback at The Canyons before checking in at WEC.
  • Make dinner part of the fun. Share Pan-Asian favorites at The White Willow, then catch a horse show together if competition is underway.
A Morning Full of Wonder
  • Make breakfast a little magical. Pick colorful French pastries at Emma’s Patisserie , then explore Mr. Pickles & Sailor Bear Toy Shoppe together.
  • See beneath the surface. Ride a glass-bottom boat at Silver Springs for a clear view of fish, turtles and other wildlife below.
Plan Your Stay
A family sits at a table in a bright bakery, smiling and enjoying assorted pastries while one person takes a photo with a phone.
Let the Adventure Begin
  • Start with a little excitement. Zip line over limestone canyons or explore the landscape on horseback at The Canyons before checking in at WEC.
  • Make dinner part of the fun. Share Pan-Asian favorites at The White Willow, then catch a horse show together if competition is underway.
A Morning Full of Wonder
  • Make breakfast a little magical. Pick colorful French pastries at Emma’s Patisserie , then explore Mr. Pickles & Sailor Bear Toy Shoppe together.
  • See beneath the surface. Ride a glass-bottom boat at Silver Springs for a clear view of fish, turtles and other wildlife below.
Plan Your Stay

3 Days | Something for Everyone

Meet mermaids, splash in the pool and explore Florida Horse Country.

3 Days | Something for Everyone

Meet mermaids, splash in the pool and explore Florida Horse Country.

Discover Your New Playground
  • Explore WEC by golf cart. Take the family for a spin around the property, spotting arenas, restaurants and places you’ll want to revisit.
  • End with tacos and something sweet. Dig into Mexican favorites at Filo’s Mexican Cantina , then let everyone choose a treat at Miss Tilly’s Lollipops .
Mermaids, Marvels & More
  • See Florida’s famous mermaids. Make the trip to Weeki Wachee Springs for its underwater mermaid show and natural Florida springs.
  • Let curiosity lead the way. Explore hands-on exhibits at the Discovery Center, then spend a little time discovering Downtown Ocala together.
  • Leave an afternoon open for the pool and splash pad. Come back to The Riding Academy Hotel for a few unhurried hours of swimming and play.
  • Make Mr. Pickles & Sailor Bear part of the adventure. Give the kids time to explore shelves filled with toys, games and surprises and choose a favorite of their own.
One More Horse Country Hello
  • Keep the final breakfast easy at The Tack Room. Stop in for a relaxed morning bite before packing up for the trip home.
  • Meet the horses before heading home. Visit Gypsy Gold Horse Farm for an up-close look at its colorful horses and life on an Ocala farm.
Plan Your Stay
A woman wearing a mermaid tail swims underwater in a clear blue spring.
Discover Your New Playground
  • Explore WEC by golf cart. Take the family for a spin around the property, spotting arenas, restaurants and places you’ll want to revisit.
  • End with tacos and something sweet. Dig into Mexican favorites at Filo’s Mexican Cantina , then let everyone choose a treat at Miss Tilly’s Lollipops .
Mermaids, Marvels & More
  • See Florida’s famous mermaids. Make the trip to Weeki Wachee Springs for its underwater mermaid show and natural Florida springs.
  • Let curiosity lead the way. Explore hands-on exhibits at the Discovery Center, then spend a little time discovering Downtown Ocala together.
  • Leave an afternoon open for the pool and splash pad. Come back to The Riding Academy Hotel for a few unhurried hours of swimming and play.
  • Make Mr. Pickles & Sailor Bear part of the adventure. Give the kids time to explore shelves filled with toys, games and surprises and choose a favorite of their own.
One More Horse Country Hello
  • Keep the final breakfast easy at The Tack Room. Stop in for a relaxed morning bite before packing up for the trip home.
  • Meet the horses before heading home. Visit Gypsy Gold Horse Farm for an up-close look at its colorful horses and life on an Ocala farm.
Plan Your Stay

5 Days | The Full Family Getaway

Pair Orlando theme parks with local springs, horse shows and resort fun.

5 Days | The Full Family Getaway

Pair Orlando theme parks with local springs, horse shows and resort fun.

A Sweet Start to the Stay
  • Start with dinner at The Manor. Choose American favorites at The Polo Pony or Pan-Asian flavors and rooftop views at The White Willow .
  • But save room for dessert. Stop at Emma’s Patisserie for colorful gelato and let everyone choose a favorite flavor before calling it a night.
Big Adventures, Little Surprises
  • Make a day of the Orlando theme parks. Choose a family favorite, then return to WEC for a quieter evening away from the crowds.
  • Make it a movie night. Wind down without leaving The Riding Academy Hotel and catch a family movie when one is on the calendar.
  • Choose a local adventure. Ride horseback at The Canyons , kayak Rainbow River or head a bit farther out to see Florida’s one-and-only Weeki Wachee mermaids .
  • Make a day of playing at WEC. Hit the pool and splash pad, explore by golf cart, visit the toy shop and catch a horse show if competition is underway.
  • Walk among hundreds of butterflies. Visit the Butterfly Rainforest and explore more of the Florida Museum of Natural History while you’re there.
One Last Family Memory
  • Start with breakfast burritos. Head to Filo’s Mexican Cantina for fresh Mexican-inspired breakfast burritos before packing up.
  • Take one more family photo. Pick a favorite animal sculpture, work of art or WEC backdrop and capture one last memory together before you go.
Plan Your Stay
Three children run toward a splash pad featuring purple octopus tentacles and turtle-shaped water sprayers.
A Sweet Start to the Stay
  • Start with dinner at The Manor. Choose American favorites at The Polo Pony or Pan-Asian flavors and rooftop views at The White Willow .
  • But save room for dessert. Stop at Emma’s Patisserie for colorful gelato and let everyone choose a favorite flavor before calling it a night.
Big Adventures, Little Surprises
  • Make a day of the Orlando theme parks. Choose a family favorite, then return to WEC for a quieter evening away from the crowds.
  • Make it a movie night. Wind down without leaving The Riding Academy Hotel and catch a family movie when one is on the calendar.
  • Choose a local adventure. Ride horseback at The Canyons , kayak Rainbow River or head a bit farther out to see Florida’s one-and-only Weeki Wachee mermaids .
  • Make a day of playing at WEC. Hit the pool and splash pad, explore by golf cart, visit the toy shop and catch a horse show if competition is underway.
  • Walk among hundreds of butterflies. Visit the Butterfly Rainforest and explore more of the Florida Museum of Natural History while you’re there.
One Last Family Memory
  • Start with breakfast burritos. Head to Filo’s Mexican Cantina for fresh Mexican-inspired breakfast burritos before packing up.
  • Take one more family photo. Pick a favorite animal sculpture, work of art or WEC backdrop and capture one last memory together before you go.
Plan Your Stay
Hotel room with two beds, wood-look flooring, and a wall-mounted television above a console table.

Make Your Florida Vacation Your Own

There’s even more to discover with WEC at the heart of your Florida getaway. Add more pool time, horse shows or another big adventure to make it one your family will always remember.