Melissa's Guidebook
Sightseeing
Amazing outfitter that will drop you in on the Sante Fe River and pick you up when done. You can visit each spring as you drift down the river on a tube, kayak, paddle board or canoe. Music and food on weekends!
24 locals recommend
Rum 138
2070 SW County Rd 138Amazing outfitter that will drop you in on the Sante Fe River and pick you up when done. You can visit each spring as you drift down the river on a tube, kayak, paddle board or canoe. Music and food on weekends!
Ichetucknee Springs
Gorgeous springs.
Gilchrist Blue Springs State Park
7450 NE 60th StAnother beautiful spot.
Ginnie Springs
5000 NE 60th AvePrivately owned springs - very popular. Tubing and cave diving.
O'Leno State Park & River Rise
410 SE Oleno Park RdGreat hike and North Florida scenery.
University of Florida
1310 Museum RdGo Gators!
Devils Mill Hopper
Great hikes and sites.
Paynes Prairie Preserve North Entrance
4801 Camp Ranch RdAmazing vast park with a lot to see.
San Felasco Hammock Preserve State Park
11101 Millhopper RdFun hiking or biking. Horse back riding.
Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo
3000 Northwest 83 StreetRare teaching zoo - fun for the whole family.
Kanapaha Botanical Gardens
4700 Southwest 58th DriveGorgeous botanical gardens.
Great attraction for the whole family!
80 locals recommend
Butterfly Rainforest at the Florida Museum of Natural History
3215 Hull RdGreat attraction for the whole family!
Mill Creek Preserve
Light hiking near the house.
Santa Fe Lake
Bass fishing!
UF Bat Houses
Museum Road
Troy Springs State Park
674 NE Troy Springs Rd
Fanning Springs State Park
18020 US-19
Rum Island Springs County Park
1447 S W Rum Island TerraceCity/town information
Great town with antiques, restaurants and an incredible farmers market on Fridays.
50 locals recommend
High Springs
Great town with antiques, restaurants and an incredible farmers market on Fridays.
Alachua
Quaint town near by has small downtown.
Gainesville has a lot to offer. UF, downtown area, lots of restaurants, parks, hiking, and shopping.
59 locals recommend
Gainesville
Gainesville has a lot to offer. UF, downtown area, lots of restaurants, parks, hiking, and shopping.
La Crosse
Closest town with Dollar General (has it all except fresh meat and produce) and gas!
C Bar Ranch and Organics
22889 N State Rd 121Lovely venue!
High Springs Playhouse
23416 W U.S. Hwy 27Local talent!
High Springs Emporium
19765 NW US Hwy 441Lovely shop!
Food scene
The Diner
19726 US-441All time favorite - mini golf on site as well!
Great Outdoors Restaurant
18587 High Springs Main StYummy!
High Springs Brewing Company
18562 NW 237th StBrewery features live music and food trucks!
High Springs Farmers Market
23517 NW 185th RdFarm to table! Amazing farmers market!
Bambi's Country Market & Cafe
18592 High Springs Main StLocal healthy yumminess.
Miss the amazing farmers market on Friday - no worries here's on on Saturdays!
Alachua County Farmers' Market
5920 NW 13th StMiss the amazing farmers market on Friday - no worries here's on on Saturdays!
Conestogas Restaurant
14920 Main StGreat food!
Tony and Al's Deli
14960 Main StAlways great!
Brown's Country Buffet
14423 NW US Hwy 441More great food!
Bev's Better Burgers
639 NE Santa Fe BlvdGreat and quick! Multiple locations.
Dollar General
20910 N State Rd 121Closest shopping!
The Steakout
18617 High Springs Main Street
El Patio
60 High Springs Main Street
Piesanos Stone Fired Pizza
5200 NW 43rd St
Satchel's Pizza
1800 NE 23rd Ave
Publix Super Market at Alachua Market Place
16193 NW US Hwy 441Large food & liquor!
Walmart Supercenter
1800 NE 12th Ave
Hitchcock's
15560 NW US Hwy 441Beautiful new location on Main Street in Alachua. High tea, yummy food, deserts, and a great place for events.
Teatime Tranquility & Treasures
14603 Main StBeautiful new location on Main Street in Alachua. High tea, yummy food, deserts, and a great place for events.
Prohibition Pizza
Spinwiches
Watershed Restaurant