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 Jungle Kayaking and Paddleboarding
Sassy’s Silver Springs Kayak and Paddleboard Tours
Clear Kayak or Paddleboard Manatee Adventure
Manatees, Monkeys and Florida Natural Spring Adventure Tour
Glass Bottom Kayak Tours of Silver Springs
Ocala: Gypsy Gold Horse Farm Horses & History Tour
Top hotels in Historic Downtown
Hilton Garden Inn Ocala Downtown
Nice
Reviewed on 25 Mar 2026
Shamrock Cove Inn
Very walkable to downtown! Room was cute and clean. Friendly staff. No complaints aside from the mattress being uncomfortable for me
Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026
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
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 Paddock Mall and Silver Springs State Park.
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.
