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.
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
Silver Springs: Clear Kayak Wildlife Adventure
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
This place we have visited many time it has gone DOWN.Why they have removed all the new a/c and replaced the with SMALL window ones? They have fired the best managers they had replaced with a woman who they quickly fired now a new one has started He seems find but they got to back managers with ...
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
Equus Inn Ocala
Yes. Internet connection was slow for some reason
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
avid Hotel Ocala Downtown by IHG
Great
Reviewed on 5 May 2026
Quality Inn & Suites Ocala I-75
Clean room and bathroom. Staff was charming and helpful
Reviewed on 4 May 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, 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 Appleton Museum of Art are top sights worth seeing.
