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
Silver Springs: Clear Kayaking Wildlife Tour
Manatees, Monkeys and Florida Natural Spring Adventure Tour
Glass Bottom Kayak Tours of Silver Springs
Glass Bottom Kayak Eco Tour through Rainbow Springs
Rainbow Springs: Clear Kayak & Snorkel Eco Tour
Top hotels in Historic Downtown
Hilton Garden Inn Ocala Downtown
Room was spotless, staff was amazing
Reviewed on 1 Jan 2026
Shamrock Cove Inn
Great staff, very comfortable bed, clean.
Reviewed on 29 Jan 2026
Equus Inn Ocala
Absolutely great rooms and the staff was the best I have interacted with as of late. Thank you Equu!
Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026
Howard Johnson by Wyndham Ocala FL I-75
Staff were all super nice, very professional. Room was clean, beds comfortable. All was good!
Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026
Quality Inn & Suites Ocala I-75
Easy on/off the interstate. Nice clean rooms. Check in was quick and staff was accommodating. Would definitely stay here again.
Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026
The Equestrian Hotel
The room was spotless!! The staff is super friendly. The amenities are amazing. Definitely one of out favorite spots every time we go to Ocala!
Reviewed on 3 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 Reilly Arts Center and Paddock Mall.
West Ocala
West Ocala might not have many top sights, but Reilly Arts Center and Southeastern Livestock Pavilion SELP 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.
