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Don Garlits Museum of Drag Racing

13700 SW 16th Ave, Ocala, FL 34473
352 245 8661
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Ranked #3 of 23 attractions in Ocala
Type: Speciality Museums
Traveller Description: Best day out in Florida and a reasonable price too. The memories will bring tears to your eyes. Visit their website for more details on the exhibits... more »
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Brockton, Massachusetts
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21 reviews 21 reviews
7 attraction reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2013

Went there during Daytona Bike Week. Great Place, with Cars, Drag racing history and all Don Garlits old drag cars.It is a must see for ALL Gearheads. Great collections of old cars too.

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DUNNELLON
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

I had a blast at their out door car show all different styles types and everything, Friendly people good hot dogs, but I thought the entry fee was a little to pricey..

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Stafford Springs, Connecticut
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 April 2013

My husband is the real fan, but I found enough to keep me interested too. Well organized and full of interesting tidbits throughout. We spent about 2 hours there. Don Garlits was actually there - working in the office - not greeting guests - and my husband was thrilled to see him in person again. If you are a car... More

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Colorado
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Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 April 2013

Outstanding history of drag racing displaying the actual cars that shows the development and innovations that occurred in the early years of the sport. You won't find anything like this museum elsewhere in the world. Impossible to really see everything in one day. I was a freelance drag photographer in the sixties and have photographs of many of the cars... More

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Appleton, Wisconsin
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 April 2013

We had a great time seeing all of the old drag racing cars. It was really cool to vist this place again....last trip was 15 years ago

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Bushnell, Florida
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 April 2013

Had a great time here with the kids. My Uncle liked seeing cars he used to drive! The younger kids just could not see driving such big cars.

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Ashland, Wisconsin
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6 attraction reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 March 2013

Last Monday my husband, grandson, adult nephew and I visited Don Garlits Museum of Drag Racing. For a man who has lived, ate and breathed drag racing himself we were thrilled to actually meet Don when we were there. Just a few minutes of his time and some wonderful photographs to cherish; we all walked away knowing this sport; aka... More

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Saskatchewan
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 March 2013

If you are into drag racing, you will have hit the jack pot visiting here! There is lots to see! I enjoyed the little human interest stories that accompanied the displays - would like to have seen even more of this. Also, a short film on the history of drag racing would also have been good for those that don't... More

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Florida
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Reviews in 31 cities Reviews in 31 cities
22 helpful votes 22 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 March 2013

We visited here, while on a camping trip, and spent over 2 hours looking at all of the Memorabilia that Don Garlits has collected through the years of his racing career. Very well organized, price was fair, and large gift shop, too. Also, has a large collection of classic cars, on same property which is part of the ticket price,... More

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marion county
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6 reviews 6 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 March 2013

If you're a drag racing fan this museum is a must see! Dozens of vintage dragsters,racing trophies & other things associated with drag racing. The owner is 'Big daddy" Don Garlits, who of course is a multi- drag racing champion known by all racing fans as the king of the sport.The museum is only 2 miles from where I live... More

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