Historic Downtown Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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.
Bubba Raceway Park
Catch an event at Bubba Raceway Park during your trip to Ocala. Discover the area's live music or seek out its horse riding.
Activities
Silver Springs: Clear Kayaking Wildlife Tour
Sassy Silver Springs Kayak and Paddle Rental
Silver Springs: Clear Kayak Wildlife Adventure
Rainbow Springs: Clear Kayak & Snorkel Eco Tour
Glass Bottom Kayak Eco Tour through Rainbow Springs
Our pick of the best Historic Downtown Hotel Deals
Hilton Garden Inn Ocala Downtown
There was no hot water in the shower. Told front desk, but no manager on duty.
Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026
Shamrock Cove Inn
Staff was courteous.
Reviewed on 18 Feb 2026
Equus Inn Ocala
Nice place. Only stayed for the night.
Reviewed on 20 Feb 2026
Quality Inn & Suites Ocala I-75
The floors need to be cleaner, shouldn’t get black feet from walking cross the floor from just getting out of the shower.
Reviewed on 20 Feb 2026
The Riding Academy Hotel
everything was perfect
Reviewed on 18 Feb 2026
Howard Johnson by Wyndham Ocala FL I-75
The room was dirty, there was black things in my bed.
Reviewed on 19 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 Reilly Arts Center 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.
