Historic District 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.
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.
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.
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
Silver Springs Jungle Kayaking and Paddleboarding
Sassy’s Silver Springs Kayak and Paddleboard Tours
Clear Kayak or Paddleboard Manatee Adventure
Rainbow Springs: Clear Kayak & Snorkel Eco Tour
Glass Bottom Kayak Eco Tour through Rainbow Springs
Top hotels in Historic District
Equus Inn Ocala
Nice, clean well cared for hotel. Room decor was spectacular, modern but horse country look. I appreciated that. I felt completely safe here and the outdoor seating with fireplace and waterfall were very intimate. Only complaint was the streaming tv channels which kept freezing up. I like to watch ...
Reviewed on 26 Mar 2026
Days Inn by Wyndham Ocala North
The hot was not hot just warm
Reviewed on 25 Mar 2026
Studio 6 Ocala, FL
Stole my vape out the room but other than that was alright some roaches crawled on my face but it only a few lol
Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026
Quality Inn & Suites Ocala I-75
Laurie was super sweet and helpful
Reviewed on 25 Mar 2026
The Riding Academy Hotel
Perfect
Reviewed on 27 Mar 2026
The Equestrian Hotel
We found this place by accident but it was great! The facilities are excellent.
Reviewed on 27 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Historic District
Historic Downtown
Though Historic Downtown may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Southeastern Livestock Pavilion SELP and Paddock Mall.
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.
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 Appleton Museum of Art are top sights worth seeing.
