Florida - North Central around Gainesville Attractions
A predominantly rural area that is characterized by rolling hills, citrus groves, numerous freshwater springs and forests. Europeans first settled the region in the 1840's, whereas Ticuman and Seminole Indians previously occupied it.
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Chiefland - Lower Suwannee National Wildlife Refuge, Florida
The Lower Suwannee National Wildlife Refuge conserves the habitat for fish and wildlife. Over 90 species of birds make nests throughout the 51,340 acres. A river trail offers a view of the Suwannee River, cypress trees and the hardwood swamps. Bird and wildlife observation, wildlife photography, fishing, canoeing, hunting, and interpretive walks are available throughout Lower Suwannee National Wildlife Refuge.
Lower Suwannee National Wildlife Refuge
16450 Northwest 31st Place
Chiefland, FL 32626
United States
16450 Northwest 31st Place
Chiefland, FL 32626
United States
Phone 1 (352) 493-0238
Fax 1 (352) 493-1935
Cross Creek - Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings State Historic Site, Florida
The restored cracker style home and farm allow a glimpse of 1930s farm life for Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings. The home, farm and nature trails are open to the public and are the place where she wrote " The Yearling", an American classic and winner of the Pulitzer Prize. This area was the setting for several of her books.
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
Always closed on:
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Guided tours of the Rawlings' house are offered Thursday through Sunday, October through July (except for Christmas and Thanksgiving) at 10:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m. and 1:00, 2:00, 3:00, and 4:00 p.m.
Guides
Guided tour included with admission.
Fort White - Ichetucknee Springs State Park, Florida
Ichetucknee Springs State Park is a very popular destination for tubing on the Ichetucknee River. Visitors on tubes or floats can enjoy the hardwood hammocks, limestone outcrops, and wildlife. Snorkeling, scuba diving, canoeing, swimming, and hiking are additional opportunities. Tubes, snorkeling and diving equipment can be rented from private vendors outside the park.
High Springs, Florida
High Springs was once a mining and railroad town that offers antiquing and recreational opportunities.
O'Leno State Park and Ginnie Springs feature swimming, camping, bicycle trails, adventure trails, boating and fishing.
O'Leno State Park and Ginnie Springs feature swimming, camping, bicycle trails, adventure trails, boating and fishing.
High Springs - Ginnie Springs
Ginnie Springs is a resort found along the south bank of the Santa Fe River, in over 200 acres of forest and land. Snorkelling, scuba diving, camping and canoeing are some of the recreational activities available.
Ginnie Springs
7300 NE Ginnie Springs Road
High Springs, FL 32643
United States
7300 NE Ginnie Springs Road
High Springs, FL 32643
United States
Phone 1 (386) 454-7188
Fax 1 (386) 454-2085
Hours
April 1 to October 15
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 8:00 | 8:00 | 8:00 | 8:00 | 8:00 | 8:00 | 8:00 |
| Close | 20:00 | 20:00 | 20:00 | 20:00 | 20:00 | 20:00 | 20:00 |
October 16 to March 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 8:00 | 8:00 | 8:00 | 8:00 | 8:00 | 8:00 | 8:00 |
| Close | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 |
Olustee - Battlefield State Historic Site, Florida
Olustee Battlefield State Historic Site was the site of the largest Civil War battle on Florida soil. Every February the battle is re-enacted with a Civil War Expo each summer. The museum has many Civil War artifacts on display. An interpretive trail describes the events of the battle at Olustee.
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 8:00 | 8:00 | 8:00 | 8:00 | 8:00 | 8:00 | 8:00 |
| Close | Sunset | Sunset | Sunset | Sunset | Sunset | Sunset | Sunset |
Osceola National Forest
Osceola National Forest is 187,000 acres of flat country with ponds and swamp found throughout. Fishing is available in many of the creeks and rivers. Other activities include camping, hiking, swimming, and wildlife viewing.
Panacea - Gulf Specimen Marine Laboratory, Florida
Over 30,000 gallons of sea water is contained in a large number of aquariums and special touch tanks at the Gulf Specimen Marine Laboratories. A wide array of sponges, anemones, starfish, sea cucumbers, crabs, lobsters and tunicates, small sharks, skates, sting rays, electric ray, moray eels, and black sea bass are on display.
Visitors can see and handle life forms in the touch tanks.
Visitors can see and handle life forms in the touch tanks.
Gulf Specimen Marine Laboratories
Box 237
Panacea, FL 32346
United States
Box 237
Panacea, FL 32346
United States
Phone 1 (850) 984-5297
Fax 1 (850) 984-5233
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 10:00 | 12:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 |
Always closed on:
New Year's Day (January 1)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Perry - Forest Capital State Museum, Florida
The Forest Capital State Museum is dedicated to long-leaf pines, which grow on the museum grounds, and the 5,000 products manufactured from them. The forestry industry dates back to the 1800s in Florida.
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 9:00 | Closed | Closed | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 |
| Close | 12:00 | 12:00 | 12:00 | 12:00 | 12:00 | ||
| Open | 13:00 | 13:00 | 13:00 | 13:00 | 13:00 | ||
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
Always closed on:
New Year's Day (January 1)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Quincy, Florida
Quincy was established in 1828 as an agricultural town, it prospered due to the tobacco industry.
Soldiers from the Natural Bridge and Olustee battles were treated at a medical center in Quincy, during the Civil War. The town was also a supply commissary for the Confederate Army.
A 36 block historic district features Victorian-style buildings, period lighting and landscaping, most buildings were constructed in the late 1880's although some date as far back as the 1840s.
Soldiers from the Natural Bridge and Olustee battles were treated at a medical center in Quincy, during the Civil War. The town was also a supply commissary for the Confederate Army.
A 36 block historic district features Victorian-style buildings, period lighting and landscaping, most buildings were constructed in the late 1880's although some date as far back as the 1840s.
Starke - Camp Blanding Museum and Memorial Park, Florida
Camp Blanding Museum is housed in World War II barracks and features a collection of weapons, photos, artifacts and exhibits that tell the story of Camp Blanding and the infantry men that trained there. There are several outdoor monuments and memorials that are tributes to those who served during WWII and other conflicts during the 20th century.
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 12:00 | 12:00 | 12:00 | 12:00 | 12:00 | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| Close | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 |
Always closed on:
New Year's Day (January 1)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Easter - Christian (Apr 08)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Easter - Christian (Apr 08)
Facilities
Gift shop
Steinhatchee Landing Resort
The cottages at Steinhatchee are Victorian, Georgian and Cracker style design.
Wildlife such as deer, wild boar, fish, crab, scallops, and many species of birds including owl, eagle, duck, wading birds and turkey can be found in the surrounding area.
Wildlife such as deer, wild boar, fish, crab, scallops, and many species of birds including owl, eagle, duck, wading birds and turkey can be found in the surrounding area.
Steinhatchee Landing Resort
Box 789
Steinhatchee, FL 32359
United States
Box 789
Steinhatchee, FL 32359
United States
Phone 1 (352) 498-3513
Fax 1 (352) 498-2346
Woodville - Natural Bridge Battlefield State Historic Site, Florida
The 6 acre site is a memorial to the Battle of Natural Bridge which was fought in 1865. It was to prevent Union troops from capturing the Capitol at Tallahassee. The battle is re-enacted each year in March.
Fishing and picnicking are available.
Fishing and picnicking are available.
