Historic Downtown Travel Guide
Ocala
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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.
Top hotels in Historic Downtown
Hilton Garden Inn Ocala Downtown
"The location is amazing. The only thing that I will say that would’ve made the stay even more better if the terrorist was open earlier and it need a pool that this is someone from South Florida that’s used to warm and beaches and pools overall, I will stay again if I come back through Ocala."
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
Shamrock Cove Inn
"When we first arrived, the bathroom stunk like a porta potty so we had to turn on the fan and leave it running for a while. The nightstand and floor had some sticky substance on them that I can only assume was dried soda. The bed frame was not put together properly and kept falling apart. My husband ..."
Reviewed on 30 May 2026
Equus Inn Ocala
"Room was spacious and clean. Really liked the equine decor. Beds were comfortable, room temperature was comfortable. Location was quiet. The one big negative, however, was the lack of hot water in our shower. We let the water run a long time, but it never got hot. Water in the sink was hot, but not ..."
Reviewed on 2 Jun 2026
Howard Johnson by Wyndham Ocala FL I-75
"Very disappointed with the stay. The room was not clean and had a bad odor. The air conditioning was not effective enough, especially during the night. On top of that, I noticed bugs in the room, which made the experience even worse. The hotel seriously needs to improve cleanliness and ..."
Reviewed on 28 May 2026
Hilton Ocala
"Incredible experience as expected when I use Hilton"
Reviewed on 2 Jun 2026
Days Inn by Wyndham Ocala North
"Iris, the desk clerk, was very nice and helpful. Overall, I stayed two nights and enjoyed the relaxation. I want to watch TV. Not much to watch, Terrible programming."
Reviewed on 26 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 Fort King are top sights worth seeing.
