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 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 Manatee, Monkey & Wildlife Adventures
Silver Springs Manatee Kayak Tour
Silver Springs: Clear Kayaking Wildlife Tour
Clear Kayak or Paddleboard Manatee Adventure
Glass Bottom Kayak Tours of Silver Springs
Silver Springs: Clear Kayak Wildlife Adventure
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 27 Apr 2026
Shamrock Cove Inn
I have stayed here off and on the last few years, and it has just gone downhill. Guessing maybe change of ownership? Rooms used to have personality and home touches. Now, my room was very minimal with poor lighting. My whole room had 1 lamp in one corner of the room. It was inexpensive which made ...
Reviewed on 25 Apr 2026
Equus Inn Ocala
This place for a small older hotel was absolutely excellent, great place was comfy rooms updated very clean, pool was nice outdoor area fixed up - staff nice, I was pleasantly surprised by far - breakfast was just great!!! If ever come up again would definitely stay her well worth the price, which ...
Reviewed on 1 May 2026
Howard Johnson by Wyndham Ocala FL I-75
Breakfast is a Waste and the woman who stares at you is ridiculous. Room was fair but swept well but I took to baths and the floor turned my feet black. Parking is ok.
Reviewed on 30 Apr 2026
Days Inn by Wyndham Ocala North
My daughter was not happy. She found a roach in the bed
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026
Hilton Ocala
The room was clean - no complaints! And the staff was friendly. We did not experience the breakfast or bar.
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026
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 Reilly Arts Center 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 Appleton Museum of Art are top sights worth seeing.
