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 Kayak Tour – Manatees & Monkeys Tour
Glass Bottom Kayak Tours of Silver Springs
Silver Springs: Silver River Guided Kayak Tour
Be Well Holistic Massage Wellness Center, P. A. Signature Massage 60-Min.
Ocala: Gypsy Gold Horse Farm Horses & History Tour
Top hotels in Historic Downtown
Hilton Garden Inn Ocala Downtown
Loud, have to use ear plugs to sleep
Reviewed on 14 May 2026
Shamrock Cove Inn
This place was new, modern , updated , clean and super super cozie . They even let me check in 2 hrs early … super cool super nice . I will definitely stay again .
Reviewed on 9 May 2026
Equus Inn Ocala
Nice place.
Reviewed on 14 May 2026
Howard Johnson by Wyndham Ocala FL I-75
Yes
Reviewed on 12 May 2026
Days Inn by Wyndham Ocala North
Not bad
Reviewed on 9 May 2026
The Equestrian Hotel
Awesome facility
Reviewed on 14 May 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.
