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.
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
Silver Springs Jungle Kayaking and Paddleboarding
Manatees, Monkeys and Florida Natural Spring Adventure Tour
Glass Bottom Kayak Tours of Silver Springs
Silver Springs: Clear Kayak Wildlife Adventure
Be Well Holistic Massage Wellness Center, P. A. Signature Massage 60-Min.
Guided Clear Kayak Tours on the Silver River
Top hotels in Historic Downtown
Hilton Garden Inn Ocala Downtown
Convenient location. Room clean.Friendly staff.
Reviewed on 28 Mar 2026
Shamrock Cove Inn
small place, offers late check in if you call ahead. towels are super soft, but bathrooms could use a bit of work (seemed like they may be remodeling at the moment though). feels cozy tho
Reviewed on 2 Apr 2026
Equus Inn Ocala
The room was clean enough. Staff nice. The breakfast was not worth bothering with.
Reviewed on 1 Apr 2026
Days Inn by Wyndham Ocala North
My room was full with water from the toilet smelled like poop only
Reviewed on 30 Mar 2026
Studio 6 Ocala, FL
would not stay there in future
Reviewed on 1 Apr 2026
Quality Inn & Suites Ocala I-75
Our room and bedding was clean and in great shape. The breakfast area was comfortable. I left my favorite sandals in our room and the staff retrieved them right away, in order for the manager to arrange for them to be sent to me. Anxiously waiting on UPS contact.
Reviewed on 31 Mar 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, Reilly Arts Center and Southeastern Livestock Pavilion SELP 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 Paddock Mall and Silver Springs State Park.
West Ocala
West Ocala might not have many top sights, but Reilly Arts Center and Southeastern Livestock Pavilion SELP 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.
