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.
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.
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.
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
Be Well Holistic Massage Wellness Center, P. A. Signature Massage 60-Min.
Top hotels in Historic Downtown
Hilton Garden Inn Ocala Downtown
Great showers, towels, love those step in-showers! Everything was perfect!
Reviewed on 8 Feb 2026
Shamrock Cove Inn
The room was super clean, king size bed very comfortable, hot shower TV and wifi. the manager was awesome. It’s a very small hotel It’s a perfect room if you’re traveling on business and you just need a place to sleep. police station across the street no stragglers no craziness no crackheads great ...
Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026
Equus Inn Ocala
Room was clean, staff was nice, breakfast was good. No complaints, i will be staying again
Reviewed on 13 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
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 Historic Downtown
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.
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.
