Historic Downtown Travel Guide
Ocala
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Popular places to visit
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 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.
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
Private Professional Vacation Photoshoot in Ocala
Glass Bottom Kayak Eco Tour through Rainbow Springs
Private Crystal Clear 2 HR Kayak/Paddle Rental on Rainbow River
Top hotels in Historic Downtown
Hilton Garden Inn Ocala Downtown
Good
Reviewed on 20 Dec 2025
Shamrock Cove Inn
I can tell the owner works hard to keep this place. I can not complain anything for this price. Close to everywhere. Yeah, bit noisey from traffic but it didn't last all night.
Reviewed on 19 Dec 2025
Equus Inn Ocala
Front desk staff were very accommodating. Breakfast was good with multiple offerings.
Reviewed on 19 Dec 2025
Days Inn by Wyndham Ocala North
Cassie was excellent and great at customer service
Reviewed on 11 Dec 2025
Howard Johnson by Wyndham Ocala FL I-75
I have stayed here many times. Love a bathtub! The staff is Always pleasant and rooms are clean. Some guests are noisy.(especially the ones who live there).
Reviewed on 5 Dec 2025
The Riding Academy Hotel
The winter wonderland event was great and the shuttle taking us to the event made parking easy
Reviewed on 17 Dec 2025
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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 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 Fort King are top sights worth seeing.
