Historic Downtown Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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.

Ocala Downtown Square

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.

World Equestrian Center – Ocala

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 Horse Park

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.

I-75 Super Flea Market

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.

Florida Aquatics Swimming and Training

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.

Paddock Mall

Activities

Best Salsa 1:1 Lesson in Miami

Best Salsa 1:1 Lesson in Ocala

AU$137
per adult
Best Salsa 1:1 Lesson in Ocala
Sassy Silver Springs Kayak and Paddle Rental

Sassy Silver Springs Kayak and Paddle Rental

AU$69
per traveller
Sassy Silver Springs Kayak and Paddle Rental
Silver Springs Paddle Board Adventure

Silver Springs Paddle Adventure

AU$120
per adult
Silver Springs Paddle Adventure
Silver Springs: Clear Kayak Wildlife Adventure

Silver Springs: Clear Kayak Wildlife Adventure

AU$114
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Silver Springs: Clear Kayak Wildlife Adventure
Silver Springs: Clear Kayaking Wildlife Tour

Silver Springs: Clear Kayaking Wildlife Tour

AU$100
per adult
Silver Springs: Clear Kayaking Wildlife Tour
King William, a Gypsy Vanner Horse Stallion

Gypsy Gold Horse Farm Tour

AU$84
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Gypsy Gold Horse Farm Tour
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Our pick of the best Historic Downtown Hotel Deals

Hilton Garden Inn Ocala Downtown

Hilton Garden Inn Ocala Downtown

3 out of 5
120 East Silver Springs Blvd., Ocala, FL
The price is AU$190 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
AU$190
17 Aug - 18 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Ocala. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Popular attractions Ocala Downtown ...
7.6/10 Good! (559 reviews)
"Like all"

Reviewed on 3 Aug. 2025

Hilton Garden Inn Ocala Downtown
Shamrock Cove Inn

Shamrock Cove Inn

2 out of 5
215 S Pine Ave., Ocala, FL
Stay at this motel in Ocala. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and concierge services. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (853 reviews)
"Property very clean and the manager was so understanding and so very helpful with unexpected late check in."

Reviewed on 1 Aug. 2025

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Shamrock Cove Inn
Apartment in the heart of Historic Ocala Downtown

Apartment in the heart of Historic Ocala Downtown

Ocala
The price is AU$335 per night from 11 Aug to 12 Aug
AU$335
11 Aug - 12 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this apartment in Ocala. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and balconies. Popular attractions Ocala Downtown Square and Juniper Prairie Wilderness ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (8 reviews)
Adorable Place
"This apartment was so cute and perfect for my daughter and I's stay. I had a question about parking and the host called me right away and was so helpful and sweet! I come to Ocala as often as I can, to visit family, and the location of this place is perfect. It is right downtown so that was fun. ..."

Reviewed on 29 Jun. 2025

Apartment in the heart of Historic Ocala Downtown
Equus Inn Ocala

Equus Inn Ocala

2.5 out of 5
3434 Sw College Rd, Ocala, FL
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Ocala. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,543 reviews)
"Overall good hotel."

Reviewed on 8 Aug. 2025

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Equus Inn Ocala
Howard Johnson by Wyndham Ocala FL I-75

Howard Johnson by Wyndham Ocala FL I-75

3 out of 5
3951 NW Blitchton Road, Ocala, FL
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$108 per night from 12 Aug to 13 Aug
AU$108
12 Aug - 13 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Ocala. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
6.6/10 (1,001 reviews)
"The propeery is a good place to stay for the value. Howe ee the pool had been broken for over a month and I paid extra for a poolside room and they didn't make any accommodations for the pool being broken. Housekeeping now cleans 2 times a week and they didn't do anything other than remove towels ..."

Reviewed on 6 Aug. 2025

Howard Johnson by Wyndham Ocala FL I-75
avid Hotel Ocala Downtown by IHG

avid Hotel Ocala Downtown by IHG

2.5 out of 5
1626 S Pine Ave, Ocala, FL
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$125 per night from 12 Aug to 13 Aug
AU$125
12 Aug - 13 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Ocala. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (691 reviews)
"Nicepeop.e"

Reviewed on 5 Aug. 2025

avid Hotel Ocala Downtown by IHG
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Other neighbourhoods around Historic Downtown

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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.

North Magnolia Business District
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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.

Historic District
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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.

West Ocala
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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.

Fort King District

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