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.
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
Small Group Silver Springs State Park Day Tour from Orlando
Silver Springs Jungle Kayaking and Paddleboarding
Silver Springs: Clear Kayaking Wildlife Tour
Silver Springs Clear Kayak Tour – Manatees & Monkeys Tour
Glass Bottom Kayak Tours of Silver Springs
Be Well Holistic Massage Wellness Center, P. A. Signature Massage 60-Min.
Top hotels in Historic Downtown
Hilton Garden Inn Ocala Downtown
The place is nice and well-located. The staff was okay, but what really needs improvement is the noise level. The rooms near the bar should have a soundproofing system, as there is live music played at an excessively high volume, making it impossible to sleep. You can also hear traffic noise and ...
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026
Shamrock Cove Inn
I have stayed here off and on the last few years, and it has just gone downhill. Guessing maybe change of ownership? Rooms used to have personality and home touches. Now, my room was very minimal with poor lighting. My whole room had 1 lamp in one corner of the room. It was inexpensive which made ...
Reviewed on 25 Apr 2026
Equus Inn Ocala
The prior re yes are a bit exaggerated . We got a room that the shower head had low water pressure and it was scorching hot . We got in late just wanted to shower and dkerp and the shower head was terrible .
Reviewed on 3 May 2026
Hilton Ocala
Bugs in sink and on pillow. Charged for parking never telling me and website says optional parking fee area. Water on floor and toilet never flushed. Wrote a letter to avoid writing review but no response, therefore writing the review.
Reviewed on 2 May 2026
The Equestrian Hotel
Great
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026
Studio 6 Ocala, FL
Nothing unique. Sand in the sink. Stains on the mattress and couch. Looks like they have been there from the beginning. No locks on the outside door. Didn't feel safe. We didn't stay there. Not happening. The worker didn't charge us at all. He canceled our reservation.
Reviewed on 1 May 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 Appleton Museum of Art are top sights worth seeing.
