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A Taste of Real Florida

A travel journal to High Springs by willow

Real Florida sites are fast gaining popularity as vacation destinations. They offer a refreshing contrast to Florida beaches and amusement parks.

  • 5 reviews
  • 1 story/tip

A Taste of Real FloridaBest of IgoUgo

Overview

Escape the crowded heat of the beaches and parks and enjoy sparkling clean waterways, natural springs, vast acres of woodlands and friendly inland communities.

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For access of area you will need a car.

Ginnie SpringsBest of IgoUgo

Hotel

This camping and diving resort is located on 200 acres of unspoiled north florida forest. This private facility offers 55 campsites with water/electric hookup, clean heated bath houses, picnic/grill facilities and a well stocked country store. Als,o primitive camping is allowed along a two mile stretch of river. Rates of about $22 per day for two, also cover unlimited use of the springs.
  • Member Rating 4 out of 5 by willow on November 20, 2000

Ginnie Springs
7300 Northeast Ginnie Springs Road High Springs, Florida 32643
(386) 454-7188

Ginnie Springs Outdoors LLCBest of IgoUgo

Attraction | "Ginnie Springs"

The resort offers the Santa Fe River and nine crystal clear springs. The springs vary in depth and afford unlimited visibility in transparent, 72 degree water. Available resources include: full service dive center and air station, diving instructions, cavern and cave diving instructions, water entry decks and pavilion, rentals on everything from tubes and snorkeling needs to dive equipment, volleyball courts and playground, bathhouses and other comforts. Pets are not allowed.
  • Member Rating 4 out of 5 by willow on November 20, 2000

Ginnie Springs Outdoors LLC
7300 NE Ginnie Springs Road High Springs, Florida 32643
(386) 454-7188

Poe Springs ParkBest of IgoUgo

Attraction

This 202 acre public park is co-operated by the Gainesville YMCA and Alachua County. It is situated on the banks of the beautiful Santa Fe River. The major spring pumps 45 million gallons of water daily. Onsite activities include swimming, fishing, boating, picnicking and hiking. Camping is permitted through special arrangements with the park office. No pets and no alcohol allowed.
  • Member Rating 4 out of 5 by willow on November 20, 2000

Poe Springs Park
28800 NW 182ND Avenue High Springs, Florida 32643
(386) 454-1992

Ichetucknee Springs State ParkBest of IgoUgo

Attraction

This is probally the number one tubing destination in Florida. Each summer hundreds of school and church buses leave south Georgia and north Florida in the wee hours of morning to spend the day picnicking and tubing at this park. The summer temperatures can soar above 100 degrees but the springs are always a cool 72.
  • Member Rating 4 out of 5 by willow on November 20, 2000

Ichetucknee Springs State Park
Springs Park High Springs, Florida 32038
(386) 497-2511

High Springs, Fl.Best of IgoUgo

Story/Tip

Since the early 1900's residents of north Florida have enjoyed the amenities and natural springs that this community offers. Located on I-75 and Hwy 441 between Gainesville and Lake City, High Springs is easily accessible. There is a good but not unlimited selection of budget motels and family style restaurants. We also enjoy antique shopping here. For entertainment needs look to the great outdoors.

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Nicholls, Georgia

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