High Springs, FL - Guidebook
Sightseeing & Outdoor Activities
A large, gorgeous park managed by Alachua County. Springs, picnic areas, hiking, volleyball, boat access & playground.
64 locals recommend
Poe Springs Park
28800 NW 182nd AveA large, gorgeous park managed by Alachua County. Springs, picnic areas, hiking, volleyball, boat access & playground.
Gilchrist Blue Springs State Park
7450 NE 60th StPrivately owned springs that offers cave diving, snorkeling, canoeing, kayaking, etc.
219 locals recommend
Ginnie Springs
7300 Ginnie Springs RoadPrivately owned springs that offers cave diving, snorkeling, canoeing, kayaking, etc.
- The Santa Fe River goes completely underground at the end of one of the hiking trails
- Has a very pretty suspension bridge over the river. This park was first created by the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) in the 1930s, then converted into one of Florida's first state parks
- View some historic structures & memorabilia.
52 locals recommend
O'Leno State Park & River Rise
410 SE Oleno Park Rd- The Santa Fe River goes completely underground at the end of one of the hiking trails
- Has a very pretty suspension bridge over the river. This park was first created by the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) in the 1930s, then converted into one of Florida's first state parks
- View some historic structures & memorabilia.
Known for their 3.5 hour tubing experience: https://www.floridastateparks.org/parks-and-trails/ichetucknee-springs-state-park/tubing-instructions
179 locals recommend
Ichetucknee Springs State Park- Southern Entrance
U.S. 27Known for their 3.5 hour tubing experience: https://www.floridastateparks.org/parks-and-trails/ichetucknee-springs-state-park/tubing-instructions
Food scene
An American restaurant with a wide variety of menu items & prices. Indoor & outdoor seating with music on nights & weekends.
73 locals recommend
Great Outdoors Restaurant
18587 High Springs Main StAn American restaurant with a wide variety of menu items & prices. Indoor & outdoor seating with music on nights & weekends.
El Patio
60 High Springs Main StreetA delicious Mexican restaurant with a good variety of food items & beer.
Great local burger joint. Drive thru or sit on one of their outdoor picnic benches.
13 locals recommend
Bev's Better Burgers
639 NE Santa Fe BlvdGreat local burger joint. Drive thru or sit on one of their outdoor picnic benches.
Florida Creamery High Springs
23629 US-27• 100% Plant Based Farm Fresh Meals
• Organic Coffee, Tea & Herbs
• Gourmet Sandwiches, Soups, Salads & Entree’s
• Farm Fresh Produce
• Vegan & Gluten Free Options
13 locals recommend
Bambi's Country Market & Cafe
18592 High Springs Main St• 100% Plant Based Farm Fresh Meals
• Organic Coffee, Tea & Herbs
• Gourmet Sandwiches, Soups, Salads & Entree’s
• Farm Fresh Produce
• Vegan & Gluten Free Options
Delicious local bakery and coffee! My favorite is a honey lavender latte.
15 locals recommend
The Talented Cookie Company
23519 W U.S. Hwy 27Delicious local bakery and coffee! My favorite is a honey lavender latte.
Eat & play putt-putt golf! They've got a small bar, food and a mini golf course out back, so you can stay and play for a little while.
27 locals recommend
The Diner
19726 US-441Eat & play putt-putt golf! They've got a small bar, food and a mini golf course out back, so you can stay and play for a little while.
Mi Apá Latin Café of Alachua
15634 US-441Delicious Cuban food & coffee
Indoor Activities
Butterfly Rainforest at the Florida Museum of Natural History
3215 Hull RdDinner & a movie! They sell meals & beer that you can take into the theater, which has large comfy recliners
20 locals recommend
Regal Celebration Pointe 10 & RPX
4901 Steve Spurrier WayDinner & a movie! They sell meals & beer that you can take into the theater, which has large comfy recliners
The Hippodrome State Theatre
25 SE 2nd Pl
Gainesville Community Playhouse
4039 NW 16th Blvd
Splitz
1301 NW 76th Blvd