Historic 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.
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.
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
Silver Springs Clear Kayak Manatee, Monkey & Wildlife Adventures
Small Group Silver Springs State Park Day Tour from Orlando
Sassy’s Silver Springs Kayak and Paddleboard Tours
Rainbow Springs: Clear Kayak & Snorkel Eco Tour
Clear Kayak or Paddleboard Manatee Adventure
Top hotels in Historic District
Equus Inn Ocala
Breakfast was set up nicely, I was suppose to have a kind junior suite and found out I booked wrong night… got an additional night but was stuck in the 2 full/queen room. Charged an additional fee for early access to the room and didn’t care about the mishap. Staff that morning (5am) was rude when ...
Reviewed on 5 May 2026
The Equestrian Hotel
As a national competing equestrian, I am saddened to say I will never stay here again. Being greeted by a memorial of Charlie Kirk, who once stated stoning would be a good punishment for gay people among many other deplorable comments (especially those about women), was a disgusting political and ...
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
Quality Inn & Suites Ocala I-75
I wish the bathroom was cleaner
Reviewed on 5 May 2026
avid Hotel Ocala Downtown by IHG
Great
Reviewed on 5 May 2026
Best Western Ocala Park Centre
Avoid rooms facing a Highway75. Extremely noisy and difficult to sleep
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
The Riding Academy Hotel
We had an amazing stay here. We only stayed one night for my daughter’s dance competition but it was great. The room was so clean, bed was comfy and shower was amazing.
Reviewed on 5 May 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around Historic District
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 Paddock Mall 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.
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.
