Historic Downtown Travel Guide
Ocala
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Popular places to visit
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 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.
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.
HCA Florida Ocala Hospital
If HCA Florida Ocala Hospital is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Ocala.
Things to do
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
Be Well Holistic Massage Wellness Center, P. A. Signature Massage 60-Min.
Silver Springs Jungle Kayaking and Paddleboarding
Top hotels in Historic Downtown
Hilton Garden Inn Ocala Downtown
Marina at the front desk was very courteous and helpful.
Reviewed on 23 Nov 2025
Shamrock Cove Inn
Room clean. Some spots not finished in remodel: baseboard missing.wood patched holes in wall. NO ICEMAKER. clerk was nice enough to provide me with a bit. He was nice
Reviewed on 24 Nov 2025
Equus Inn Ocala
Clean room, welcoming hostess, decent breakfast. Free parking. Pet friendly.
Reviewed on 30 Nov 2025
Howard Johnson by Wyndham Ocala FL I-75
Very good
Reviewed on 22 Nov 2025
Quality Inn & Suites Ocala I-75
We did not use the breakfast bar. Parking was Ok, we just couldn't park in front of our room. We had to walk to the backside of the hotel and there were no carts to transport our luggage. The shades on the windows do not keep the night light out of the room and it was hard to sleep because of to ...
Reviewed on 23 Nov 2025
The Riding Academy Hotel
Beautiful and excellent hotel .Best and favorite hotel .
Reviewed on 24 Nov 2025
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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.
