Historic Downtown
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 horseback 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 at World Equestrian Center – Ocala during your trip to Ocala. Check out 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. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.
I-75 Super Flea Market
You can browse for the perfect souvenirs at I-75 Super Flea Market during your stay in Ocala. Discover the area's live music, or seek out its horseback riding.
Paddock Mall
You can search for that perfect souvenir at Paddock Mall during your visit to Ocala. Experience the area's entertainment venues and museums.
Things to do
Silver Springs Clear Kayak Manatee, Monkey & Wildlife Adventures
Small Group Silver Springs State Park Day Tour from Orlando
Silver Springs Manatee Kayak Tour
Silver Springs: Clear Kayaking Wildlife Tour
Sassy Silver Springs Kayak and Paddle Rental
Silver Springs Clear Kayak Tour – Manatees & Monkeys Tour
Top hotels in Historic Downtown
Hilton Garden Inn Ocala Downtown
The place is nice and well-located. The staff was okay, but what really needs improvement is the noise level. The rooms near the bar should have a soundproofing system, as there is live music played at an excessively high volume, making it impossible to sleep. You can also hear traffic noise and ...
Reviewed on Apr 27, 2026
Shamrock Cove Inn
This place we have visited many time it has gone DOWN.Why they have removed all the new a/c and replaced the with SMALL window ones? They have fired the best managers they had replaced with a woman who they quickly fired now a new one has started He seems find but they got to back managers with ...
Reviewed on May 4, 2026
Equus Inn Ocala
Easy check in! Comfortable bed! Updated rooms! Stay was "Ok". However, seen a little larger than a half dollar spider right outside the room. A little dead roach in the room. A little sketchy though because coming back to site after dinner, there was a homeless guy sitting at the end of the ...
Reviewed on May 6, 2026
The Equestrian Hotel
As a national competing equestrian, I am saddened to say I will never stay here again. Being greeted by a memorial of Charlie Kirk, who once stated stoning would be a good punishment for gay people among many other deplorable comments (especially those about women), was a disgusting political and ...
Reviewed on May 4, 2026
avid Hotel Ocala Downtown by IHG
Rooms were nicely decorated and very clean. Breakfast was ok, coffe was great!
Reviewed on May 6, 2026
Quality Inn & Suites Ocala I-75
Completely refurbished older hotel. Clean large rooms and very friendly staff. Nice breakfast. Only negative is the noise from highway on the highway side of hotel. I would recommend bit not for light sleeper.
Reviewed on May 6, 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around Historic Downtown
North Magnolia Business District
While North Magnolia Business District might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Southeastern Livestock Pavilion SELP and Paddock Mall.
Historic District
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Historic District and surrounding area, you can visit Southeastern Livestock Pavilion SELP and Paddock Mall.
West Ocala
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in West Ocala and surrounding area, you can visit 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 Appleton Museum of Art are top sights worth seeing.
