Fort King District 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.
Appleton Museum of Art
You can spend time exploring the galleries in Appleton Museum of Art during your trip to Ocala. Discover the area's live music or seek out its horse riding.
Fort King
Find out about the history of Ocala with a stop at Fort King. Discover the area's live music or seek out its horse riding.
Marion County Museum of History and Archaeology
You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Marion County Museum of History and Archaeology during your travels in Ocala.
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.
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.
Things to do

Silver Springs Jungle Kayaking and Paddleboarding

Glass Bottom Kayak Tours of Silver Springs

Silver Springs: Clear Kayaking Wildlife Tour

Manatees, Monkeys and Florida Natural Spring Adventure Tour

Silver Springs: Clear Kayak Wildlife Adventure

Private Crystal Clear 2 HR Kayak/Paddle Rental on Rainbow River
Top hotels in Fort King District

Extended Stay America Select Suites - Ocala
While I appreciate that this is designed for longer-term stays, I must recommend that parents with children - esp. young ones) be kept on lower floors. Approaching 10pm, the banging and scraping on the floor above our room would not cease. I'd asked the desk clerks ONE FAVOR: "just a quiet night, ...
Reviewed on 13 Dec 2025

Equus Inn Ocala
Nice hotel very clean easy access off the interstate rooms were nice shower was very nice with stone floor loved the horse theme in the room
Reviewed on 15 Feb 2026

Days Inn by Wyndham Ocala North
Not spotless but not by any means dirty. Was a very nice stay! Staff is really sweet and they do come by to give fresh towels an take your sheets daily.
Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026

The Waterfront Inn
Room was spotless and shower was spectacular
Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026

Quality Inn & Suites Ocala I-75
Nice staff
Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026

The Riding Academy Hotel
Room was clean, staff was friendly. The hotel had all the amenities we needed! Love all the little sitting areas throughout the hotel. Will definitely stay there again!
Reviewed on 12 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Fort King District

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.

Historic Downtown
Though Historic Downtown may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Southeastern Livestock Pavilion SELP and Paddock Mall.

North Magnolia Business District
While North Magnolia Business District isn't home to many top sights, Southeastern Livestock Pavilion SELP and Reilly Arts Center are some notable places to visit nearby.

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.
