North Central Florida

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 Southeastern Livestock Pavilion SELP and Paddock Mall.

Historic Downtown
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University Heights

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 Paddock Mall and Silver Springs State Park.

Historic District
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

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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Haile Plantation

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

Haile Plantation
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Duckpond

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Duckpond and surrounding area, you can visit Hippodrome State Theatre and Thomas Center.

Duckpond
Equus Inn Ocala
Equus Inn Ocala
2.5 out of 5
3434 Sw College Rd, Ocala, FL
The price is P6,967 per night from 13 Apr to 14 Apr
P6,967
P7,768 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 13 - Apr 14
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! (1,434 reviews)
"Interesting place. Reminds me of a remodeled Roadside motel. Nice grounds. 8pm cookie hour for guests! The bed was super comfy. If you're traveling for business, even though there is a very small desk, not enough table space to spread out. No closets for clothing. Overall decent location central ..."

Reviewed on Mar 22, 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 P4,874 per night from 13 Apr to 14 Apr
P4,874
P5,483 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 13 - Apr 14
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! (1,569 reviews)
Nice property
"Great property, friendly stake, good breakfast."

Reviewed on Mar 21, 2025

hom hotel + suites, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
Red Roof Inn PLUS+ Gainesville
Red Roof Inn PLUS+ Gainesville
2.5 out of 5
3500 Southwest 42nd St, Gainesville, FL
The price is P4,694 per night from 30 Mar to 31 Mar
P4,694
P5,281 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 30 - Mar 31
Stay at this hotel in Gainesville. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
7.4/10 Good! (1,042 reviews)
"Great location clean and nice staff"

Reviewed on Mar 21, 2025

Red Roof Inn PLUS+ Gainesville
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.
Barsala At The Vanguard Apartments
Barsala At The Vanguard Apartments
120 NW 148th Terrace, Newberry, FL
Enjoy free WiFi, a fitness center, and in-room washers/dryers. Popular attractions Dudley Farm Historic State Park and Meadowbrook Golf Club are located ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (10 reviews)
"Rxcellent unit in new property. Beautiful dwelling!"

Reviewed on Mar 17, 2025

Barsala At The Vanguard Apartments
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 Bowlero West Ocala and ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (51 reviews)
"Hotel was great and very clean. Quiet a few fast food restaurants within walking distance."

Reviewed on Feb 21, 2025

stayAPT Suites Ocala
Yearling Restaurant and Cabins
Yearling Restaurant and Cabins
2.5 out of 5
14531 E County Road 325, Hawthorne, FL
Stay at this cabin in Hawthorne. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and room service. Popular attractions Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings State Park and The Orange Shop ...
9/10 Wonderful! (170 reviews)
Love it!
"This is a charming slice of Old Florida in a beautiful location. Our cabin was super sweet, furnished comfortably and tastefully with everything we needed for our stay. Bed was comfy. Our hosts Robert and Cindy were absolutely wonderful, as were all of the staff. I hope to return next year."

Reviewed on Mar 18, 2025

Yearling Restaurant and Cabins
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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