Beautiful Ocala is a landscape of sweeping green pastures, leafy, tree-lined streets and crystal-clear mineral springs. Ocala's residents pride themselves on the city's mix of metropolitan comforts with small-town community. The downtown district has undergone a recent revitalization, with a growing number of restaurants, shops, galleries and special events, while the Ocala Historic District consists of neighborhoods of stately Victorian homes. Ocala's culture treasures include the Appleton Museum of Art, with its collections of African, Asian and Pre-Columbian art, the Marion Performing Ballet and the Ocala Dance Theatre. Ocala also hosts several major festivals throughout the year, including several dedicated to the history and community life of the city.
