Historic Downtown Travel Guide
Ocala
Visit Historic Downtown
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
Small Group Silver Springs State Park Day Tour from Orlando
Silver Springs: Clear Kayak Wildlife Adventure
Rainbow Springs: Clear Kayak & Snorkel Eco Tour
Top hotels in Historic Downtown
Hilton Garden Inn Ocala Downtown
The Hilton Garden Inn was amazing and highly recommended. Ivette at the front treated us with so much respect and hospitality. Very welcoming
Reviewed on 9 Apr 2026
Shamrock Cove Inn
Parking and hotel location was all good 👍
Reviewed on 2 Apr 2026
Equus Inn Ocala
One of the nicest motels I've stayed in. The staff was friendly. The breakfast was amazing. And the property was very pretty and well maintained. Very nice motel.
Reviewed on 9 Apr 2026
Days Inn by Wyndham Ocala North
Very clean room breakfast not really a breakfast. I would stay again
Reviewed on 3 Apr 2026
Quality Inn & Suites Ocala I-75
The room was very clean and the remodeling looked very nice. The stay was pleasant and comfortable. We did not partake in the complimentary breakfast. The only negative was the smell of the dug run outside of our room. We would stay here again.
Reviewed on 9 Apr 2026
Studio 6 Ocala, FL
Gr8 stay!
Reviewed on 9 Apr 2026
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 Appleton Museum of Art are top sights worth seeing.
