Historic Downtown Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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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.
Activities
Silver Springs Jungle Kayaking and Paddleboarding
Sassy’s Silver Springs Kayak and Paddleboard Tours
Silver Springs: Clear Kayaking Wildlife Tour
Silver Springs Manatee Kayak Tour
Sassy Silver Springs Kayak and Paddle Rental
Glass Bottom Kayak Tours of Silver Springs
Our pick of the best Historic Downtown Hotel Deals
Hilton Garden Inn Ocala Downtown
Great place, but noisy condenser units next to balcony was a bit annoying. Rear entrance should be dressed up a bit with plants and benches or a few tables and chairs.
Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026
Shamrock Cove Inn
Parking and hotel location was all good 👍
Reviewed on 2 Apr 2026
Equus Inn Ocala
What a pleasant stay! Everything was perfect. We especially appreciated being able to park right at our door. The patio/pool/ outdoor seating area is nicely done. Extremely helpful front desk clerk.
Reviewed on 14 Apr 2026
Days Inn by Wyndham Ocala North
Staff very friendly and helpful
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026
Quality Inn & Suites Ocala I-75
Perfect location, very clean and staff was extremely helpful and accommodating. Will definately come back here for a rest when we need to go up the road.
Reviewed on 14 Apr 2026
The Riding Academy Hotel
Beautiful room snd beautiful grounds.
Reviewed on 14 Apr 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.
