Historic Downtown Travel Guide
Ocala
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Popular places to visit
Florida Horse Park
Explore the great outdoors at Florida Horse Park, a lovely green space in Ocala. Discover the museums in this family-friendly area or seek out its horse riding.
Ocala Downtown Square
Ocala Downtown Square is just one of the places to see in Ocala, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the area's live music and monuments.
World Equestrian Center – Ocala
Learn about the events happening in World Equestrian Center – Ocala during your trip to Ocala. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.
Florida Aquatics Swimming and Training
Enjoy an outing to Florida Aquatics Swimming and Training during your stay in Ocala. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.
I-75 Super Flea Market
You can enjoy retail therapy at I-75 Super Flea Market during your stay in Ocala. Discover the area's live music or seek out its horse riding.
Paddock Mall
You can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Paddock Mall during your stay in Ocala. Experience the area's entertainment venues and museums.
Things to do
Sassy Silver Springs Kayak and Paddle Rental
Silver Springs: Clear Kayaking Wildlife Tour
Silver Springs: Silver River Guided Kayak Tour
Guided Clear Kayak Tours on the Silver River
Rainbow Springs: Clear Kayak & Snorkel Eco Tour
Top hotels in Historic Downtown
Hilton Garden Inn Ocala Downtown
"Great location right in downtown Ocala. Close to everything. The rooftop bar is lovely with a great view. The room is fine."
Reviewed on 21 May 2026
Shamrock Cove Inn
"The room was clean. Staff were wonderful. My only complaint is the air conditioner was so loud."
Reviewed on 21 May 2026
Equus Inn Ocala
"Would definitely recommend! Room was clean which is a must for us and location was great as well."
Reviewed on 25 May 2026
Howard Johnson by Wyndham Ocala FL I-75
"Do not stay here, nothing like the website pictures. Booked 3 nights and left after the first. Room was filthy and full of bugs. Only got refunded for 1 night because I didn't turn in my room keys,left them on the dresser."
Reviewed on 24 May 2026
Days Inn by Wyndham Ocala North
"Overall poor experience. The place is rundown and not well-maintained."
Reviewed on 23 May 2026
The Equestrian Hotel
"What a wonderful experience"
Reviewed on 24 May 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around Historic Downtown
North Magnolia Business District
While North Magnolia Business District isn't home to many top sights, Southeastern Livestock Pavilion SELP and Paddock Mall are some notable places to visit nearby.
Historic District
Though Historic District may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Southeastern Livestock Pavilion SELP and Paddock Mall.
West Ocala
West Ocala might not have many top sights, but Southeastern Livestock Pavilion SELP and Paddock Mall are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Fort King District
If you're spending some time in Fort King District, Silver Springs State Park and Fort King are top sights worth seeing.
