Alex & Denise's Guidebook
State Park Springs
Springs provide a constant water temperature of approximately 72° F, making them a preferred winter habitat for manatees.
Great for diving, tubing, canoeing and swimming, In addition to the beautiful Main Spring, the adjacent Catfish Hotel is also used by divers.
66 locals recommend
Manatee Springs State Park
11650 NW 115th StGreat for diving, tubing, canoeing and swimming, In addition to the beautiful Main Spring, the adjacent Catfish Hotel is also used by divers.
A great place to hold a party and swim in a nice roped-off area of the springs.
27 locals recommend
Fanning Springs State Park
18020 US-19A great place to hold a party and swim in a nice roped-off area of the springs.
Beautiful state park with a botanical garden with walking paths, canoe/kayak area, restrooms with changing rooms and a swimming area.
224 locals recommend
Rainbow Springs State Park
19158 SW 81st Pl RdBeautiful state park with a botanical garden with walking paths, canoe/kayak area, restrooms with changing rooms and a swimming area.
The water is gorgeous and the staff are so friendly!
124 locals recommend
Gilchrist Blue Springs State Park
7450 NE 60th StThe water is gorgeous and the staff are so friendly!
Absolutely beautiful! Awesome place to go tubing!! A lots of wildlife, including birds, turtles, and even some manatees
Definitely recommend for all ages and levels of experience.
••Note that they don’t allow you to bring any disposable items (snacks, bottled water) so make sure to bring a reusable water bottle to stay hydrated.
179 locals recommend
Ichetucknee Springs State Park - Southern Entrance
U.S. 27Absolutely beautiful! Awesome place to go tubing!! A lots of wildlife, including birds, turtles, and even some manatees
Definitely recommend for all ages and levels of experience.
••Note that they don’t allow you to bring any disposable items (snacks, bottled water) so make sure to bring a reusable water bottle to stay hydrated.
Springs
Blue Springs Park
4550 NE 94 PlWonderful gem in Bronson, It has a jumping deck and a playground nearby.
The springs is very family friendly with shallow areas and well maintained entrances. Boardwalk all the way around the park to the river! Good for hiking, picnicking, boating, kayaking or a invigorating swim!
30 locals recommend
Hart Springs Park
4240 SW 86th AveThe springs is very family friendly with shallow areas and well maintained entrances. Boardwalk all the way around the park to the river! Good for hiking, picnicking, boating, kayaking or a invigorating swim!
It's a beautiful cave with turquoise water and it is amazing place to go snorkeling or diving.
175 locals recommend
Devil's Den Prehistoric Spring
5390 NE 180th AveIt's a beautiful cave with turquoise water and it is amazing place to go snorkeling or diving.
One of the most popular things to do at Ginnie Springs is to float down the river. You can bring your own tube, raft or paddle board.
219 locals recommend
Ginnie Springs
7300 Ginnie Springs RoadOne of the most popular things to do at Ginnie Springs is to float down the river. You can bring your own tube, raft or paddle board.
Beautiful springs and well maintained park with native habitat and many designated picnic tables with chairs and barbeque places.
64 locals recommend
Poe Springs Park
28800 NW 182nd AveBeautiful springs and well maintained park with native habitat and many designated picnic tables with chairs and barbeque places.
Devil's Ear Spring
Beautiful spring! Good for scuba diving, freediving, and snorkeling.
Gornto Springs
2463 NE 816 AveFood scene
Bar-B-Q Bill's
1901 N Young BlvdGreat food and service!
The view is amazing! Right on the water in Suwannee River, available by car or boat, indoor and outdoor seating. This place has exceptionally fresh and tasty seafood and drinks.
11 locals recommend
Suwannee Belle Landing
282 SE 989th StThe view is amazing! Right on the water in Suwannee River, available by car or boat, indoor and outdoor seating. This place has exceptionally fresh and tasty seafood and drinks.
Food was delicious and staff were friendly. The view is delightful and What we really love is that you can bring your own fish there and they will cook them for you!
11 locals recommend
Salt Creek Restaurant
23440 SE 349 HwyFood was delicious and staff were friendly. The view is delightful and What we really love is that you can bring your own fish there and they will cook them for you!
Great views to the Suwanee river. Indoor and outdoor seating. Delicious food, exceptional service.
Treasure Camp On The Suwannee
15249 NW 46th LnGreat views to the Suwanee river. Indoor and outdoor seating. Delicious food, exceptional service.
If you're yearning for an off-the-beaten path getaway that's rich in small-town flavor and charm.
62 locals recommend
Cedar Key
If you're yearning for an off-the-beaten path getaway that's rich in small-town flavor and charm.
Sightseeing
It is the perfect place for you to observe various wildlife species, such as alligators, manatees, bald eagles, bobcats, and white-tailed deer, from a safe distance.
7 locals recommend
Lower Suwannee National Wildlife Refuge
16450 NW 31 PlIt is the perfect place for you to observe various wildlife species, such as alligators, manatees, bald eagles, bobcats, and white-tailed deer, from a safe distance.
Boat Ramp
Joe Anderson Park/Boat Ramp
113 SE 155th AveGood boat ramp and easy access.
Suwannee Marina Inc
49 SE 349 HwyVery nice boat ramp and everything a boater needs.
Boat Rental
Gateway Marina
90 SE 910th AveBoat rental and Store has a good variety of boating, fishing needs.
Recreation
Best place for an outdoor adventure. Super affordable rate for what will be a great experience.
Anderson's Outdoor Adventures
11650 Northwest 115th StreetBest place for an outdoor adventure. Super affordable rate for what will be a great experience.
The trail provides eco- and heritage-tourism opportunities for runners, walkers, bikers and skaters along the paved path, as well as horseback riding on an unpaved trail that parallels portions of the paved trail.
Nature Coast State Trail
17441 Old Fannin RdThe trail provides eco- and heritage-tourism opportunities for runners, walkers, bikers and skaters along the paved path, as well as horseback riding on an unpaved trail that parallels portions of the paved trail.