Historic Downtown Travel Guide
Ocala

Visit Historic Downtown
Stay near popular Historic Downtown attractions
Things to do

Silver Springs Kayak Tour Glass Bottom

Silver Springs 2-Hour Glass Bottom Guided Kayak Eco Tour

Silver Springs: Clear Kayaking Wildlife Tour

Silver Springs Clear Kayak Tour – Manatees & Monkeys Tour

Silver Springs: Silver River Guided Kayak Tour
Top hotels in Historic Downtown

Hilton Garden Inn Ocala Downtown
"We loved the ease, cleanliness and location of this hotel. As soon as you enter the lobby to take the elevator up to check I. Or your room it smells amazing. The closet has a full length mirror drawers and an electric socket ! The bathroom is stocked with Crabtree and Evelyn shampoo, conditioner ..."
Reviewed on 14 Jul 2026

Shamrock Cove Inn
"A hot water pipe broke in our room and flooded the room."
Reviewed on 15 Jul 2026

Equus Inn Ocala
"Breakfast was the only disappointment as there just wasn't enough food to go around, but with a Cracker Barrel right down the street, we hardly noticed. All else was reasonable, given this is essentially a motel that was significantly upgraded."
Reviewed on 15 Jul 2026

The Equestrian Hotel
"Amazing hotel, very clean and great staff."
Reviewed on 15 Jul 2026

The Riding Academy Hotel
"Absolutely stunning, spacious studio, amazing pool and a Friday movie night by the pool. Relaxing and welcoming."
Reviewed on 15 Jul 2026

Pet-friendly Home Close to WEC Ocala!
"The space is great but bedsheets & pillowcases were not so cleaned, had stains some hair & lint .On 2nd day, they gave us a new bedsheets!!"
Reviewed on 10 May 2025
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Where to stay in Historic Downtown

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.

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.

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.
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.



