North Central Florida, FL

Travel Guide

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Where to stay in North Central Florida

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Historic Downtown

While there might not be top attractions in Historic Downtown, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Ocala Downtown Square and Southeastern Livestock Pavilion SELP.

Historic Downtown
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University Heights

4/5(31 area reviews)

While University Heights isn't home to many top sights, Hippodrome State Theatre and Ben Hill Griffin Stadium are some notable places to visit nearby.

University Heights
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Historic District

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Historic District and surrounding area, you can visit Ocala Downtown Square and Paddock Mall.

Historic District
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Haile Plantation

If you're spending some time in Haile Plantation, Haile Village Center and Haile Village Playground are top sights worth seeing.

Haile Plantation
If you visit Silver Springs State Park in Ocala, FL, make sure you go on one of the famous glass bottom boat tours. We took one and were lucky enough to have our boat pass right over two friendly manatees. #florida #silversprings #manatee

Fort King District

3/5(20 area reviews)

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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West Ocala

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in West Ocala and surrounding area, you can visit Ocala Downtown Square and Southeastern Livestock Pavilion SELP.

West Ocala
Equus Inn Ocala
Equus Inn Ocala
2.5 out of 5
3434 Sw College Rd, Ocala, FL
The price is SAR 462 per night from Mar 23 to Mar 24
SAR 462
SAR 516 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Mar - 24 Mar
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! (1,396 reviews)
"Very nice property. Rooms are clean and is perfect when visiting FAST for swim meets."

Reviewed on 21 February 2025

Equus Inn Ocala
hom hotel + suites, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
hom hotel + suites, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
2.5 out of 5
3905 Sw 43rd St, Gainesville, FL
The price is SAR 316 per night from Feb 24 to Feb 25
SAR 316
SAR 355 total
includes taxes & fees
24 Feb - 25 Feb
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Gainesville. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,536 reviews)
Outstanding!
"Very good stay! Thank you."

Reviewed on 19 February 2025

hom hotel + suites, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Gainesville, FL
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Gainesville, FL
3 out of 5
4015 Sw 43rd St, Gainesville, FL
The price is SAR 363 per night from Mar 2 to Mar 3
SAR 363
SAR 409 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Mar - 3 Mar
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Gainesville. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,233 reviews)
"The lady who ran the morning breakfast buffet was AMAZING this morning. So very helpful, as my wife had special dietary needs. And BOY DOES SHE CLEAN EXTREMELY WELL!! Her station was spotless. We are definitely going to stay here every time we pass through Gainesville, which is often. We have stayed ..."

Reviewed on 19 February 2025

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Gainesville, FL
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
stayAPT Suites Ocala
stayAPT Suites Ocala
3.5 out of 5
3509 W Silver Springs Blvd, Ocala, FL
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly aparthotel in Ocala. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Ocala Downtown Square ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (47 reviews)
"Unreliable WiFi connection - if you need to get work done may not be the place to stay at Otherwise great value -comfortable beds, clean, nice to have a kitchen Quiet, only ran into two prostitutes during our stay"

Reviewed on 5 January 2025

stayAPT Suites Ocala
Private Island Waterfront Oasis Kayaks + Paddleboards + Canoe + NEW Pool Table
Private Island Waterfront Oasis Kayaks + Paddleboards + Canoe + NEW Pool Table
Dunnellon
Book a stay at this family-friendly vacation home in Dunnellon. Enjoy free WiFi, private pools, and a water park. Popular attractions Rainbow River and K.P. ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (164 reviews)
Awesome House on the River
"This was our 5th or 6th time renting this house for a group dive trip and a favorite. It is a beautiful location, clean, well stocked and great communication with the host. We will be back again!"

Reviewed on 22 January 2025

Private Island Waterfront Oasis Kayaks + Paddleboards + Canoe + NEW Pool Table
Postcard Cabins Gilchrist Springs
Postcard Cabins Gilchrist Springs
2 out of 5
1699 NE Co Rd 337, High Springs, FL
Stay at this cabin in High Springs. Enjoy free parking, patios, and climate control. Popular attractions Ruth B. Kirby Gilchrist Blue Springs State Park and ...
10/10 Exceptional! (7 reviews)
"Nice clean"

Reviewed on 15 February 2025

Postcard Cabins Gilchrist Springs
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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