Activities
HITS
13710 US-27Equestrian competition and training center, 15 mins away.
Crystal clear natural spring (cold!) water you can swim or kayak in. Man-made waterfalls. Very large lawn and numerous wooden structures for barbecue and picnics. Also miles of trails for hiking. Approximately 25 minutes away, in Dunnellon.
224 locals recommend
Rainbow Springs State Park
19158 SW 81st Pl RdCrystal clear natural spring (cold!) water you can swim or kayak in. Man-made waterfalls. Very large lawn and numerous wooden structures for barbecue and picnics. Also miles of trails for hiking. Approximately 25 minutes away, in Dunnellon.
Scuba diving approximately 10 minutes away, here in Williston.
29 locals recommend
Blue Grotto Dive Resort
3852 NE 172 CtScuba diving approximately 10 minutes away, here in Williston.
Scuba diving, approximately 10 minutes away, here in Williston.
175 locals recommend
Devil's Den Prehistoric Spring
5390 NE 180th AveScuba diving, approximately 10 minutes away, here in Williston.
Goethe State Forest
9110 Southeast Co Road 337Many trail entrances all in and around Williston
Cedar Lakes Woods and Gardens
4990 NE 180th AveGreat and pet friendly botanical gardens.
Blueberry picking in season and great pies and other fruits/pumpkins off season. Also Fall Festival every weekend starting mid October! Especially cater to families. No pets allowed, so park your vehicle and roll window down for your dog while you briefly shop!
13 locals recommend
Red, White and Blues Farm
3250 NE 140th AveBlueberry picking in season and great pies and other fruits/pumpkins off season. Also Fall Festival every weekend starting mid October! Especially cater to families. No pets allowed, so park your vehicle and roll window down for your dog while you briefly shop!
A local children’s “playground”/educational tour on railroading, history and agriculture, where the proceeds go to local foster kids and poor youth.
Kirby Family Farm
19630 NE 30 StA local children’s “playground”/educational tour on railroading, history and agriculture, where the proceeds go to local foster kids and poor youth.
Internationally acclaimed Sylvia Zerbini dances with her horses. A unique and beautiful experience.
Grande Liberte Farm
18552 NE 81st StInternationally acclaimed Sylvia Zerbini dances with her horses. A unique and beautiful experience.
A local campground with equestrian center, $20 public pool access,; park your friends’ camper; 10 mins away!
Black Prong Equestrian Village
450 SE Co Rd 337A local campground with equestrian center, $20 public pool access,; park your friends’ camper; 10 mins away!
Levy County Quilt Museum
11050 Northwest 10 AvenueIn Chiefland, about 30+ mins away.
City/town information
Home of University of Florida! Go Gators! Amazing food, shopping and nightlife as well as Botanical Garden with largest collection of bamboo in Florida!
59 locals recommend
Gainesville
Home of University of Florida! Go Gators! Amazing food, shopping and nightlife as well as Botanical Garden with largest collection of bamboo in Florida!
International Horse Capital of the world! Stop by WEC (World Equestrian Center) or visit the numerous parks and recreational activities, including horseback!
52 locals recommend
Ocala
International Horse Capital of the world! Stop by WEC (World Equestrian Center) or visit the numerous parks and recreational activities, including horseback!
Rosewood
Site of The Rosewood Massacre
Old Florida One of a Kind, on The Gulf of Mexico. Artistic, great restaurants. Small beach, and kayaking to island with cemetery from 1800s.
62 locals recommend
Cedar Key
Old Florida One of a Kind, on The Gulf of Mexico. Artistic, great restaurants. Small beach, and kayaking to island with cemetery from 1800s.
Food scene
The Galloping Gourmet is a custom designed food trailer that sources local food for Southern Fusion breakfast and lunch. Less than 10 mins drive!
Black Prong Equestrian Village
450 SE Co Rd 337The Galloping Gourmet is a custom designed food trailer that sources local food for Southern Fusion breakfast and lunch. Less than 10 mins drive!
Fresh, local beef! Etheridge Cattle Company is a farm just down the road.
Etheridge Cattle Company LLC
14451 NE 20th StFresh, local beef! Etheridge Cattle Company is a farm just down the road.
Sad Donkey Coffee
102 NE 2nd AveLocal to Williston, take-away coffee with high ratings.
The Ivy House Restaurant
106 NW Main StLocal Williston favorite! Southern bent.
Pyper Kub Cafe & Restaurant
1890 Southwest 18th StreetRecommended, local breakfast and lunch spot here in Williston.
That One Place Restaurant
*Local Williston homemade Brazilian, bakery too
Williston BubbaQue's
143 E Noble AveLocal Williston BBQ
Flamingo Freeze
20 S Main StLocal Williston Ice Cream hot spot!
143 W Noble Ave
143 West Noble AvenueSHOGUN WILLISTON: Local Japanese Food
Archie's Woodfire Pizza
*Just past Williston on US-27
Frogs BBQ Pad
21031 NE US Hwy 27Williston local BBQ
Breakfast Station
11352 N Williams StDUNNELLON hot breakfast spot. Expect to wait!
Lugo's Grill
20583 W Pennsylvania AveDelicious Cuban food. DUNNELLON, 25 min drive.
DUNNELLON: Americana Southern. Great pie! About 25-30 min drive
24 locals recommend
Front Porch Restaurant
12039 N Florida AveDUNNELLON: Americana Southern. Great pie! About 25-30 min drive
Gyros king dunnellon
12169 S Williams StDUNNELLON: Delicious Greek. About 25-30 min drive.
The Pizza Joint Wood Fire Pies
7973 W Dunnellon RdDUNNELLON: Top notch pizza. About 25-30 min drive.
DUNNELLON: Above average food and great views. About 25-30 min drive.
82 locals recommend
Swampy's Bar & Grille
19773 E Pennsylvania AveDUNNELLON: Above average food and great views. About 25-30 min drive.
Yum Yum Kitchen
13101 County Rd 326OCALA, close to WILLISTON
The Beach Ocala
13201 County Rd 326OCALA, close to WILLISTON
La Cocina Taqueria
Local Williston Mexican
Horse & Hounds Restaurant
6998 US-27Local between Williston and Ocala
Soup Salad and Sandwiches! Little, Williston-local hole in the wall with nearly all 5 star reviews.
Cafe Trolley Deli & Dawgs
Soup Salad and Sandwiches! Little, Williston-local hole in the wall with nearly all 5 star reviews.
Groceries
Winn-Dixie
300 SW 16th AveWILLISTON
Hitchcock's Market
434 E Noble AveWILLISTON
5 min drive up 121, across from Family Dollar, DG Market is both a Dollar General basic supermarket combined with everything a Dollar General would carry (think low cost CVS , without the pharmacy).
Dollar General Market
5 min drive up 121, across from Family Dollar, DG Market is both a Dollar General basic supermarket combined with everything a Dollar General would carry (think low cost CVS , without the pharmacy).
DUNNELLON; About 25 min drive
18 locals recommend
Publix Super Market at Rainbow Square Shopping Center
11352 N Williams StDUNNELLON; About 25 min drive
Walmart Supercenter
11012 N Williams StDUNNELLON, 25 min drive
Trader Joe's
3724 SW Archer RdGAINESVILLE, 30 min drive
Whole Foods Market
3490 SW Archer RdGAINESVILLE, 30 min drive. Specialty foods.
Shopping
Dixie's Antiques
WILLISTON: Great antiques and more!
Back Door Antiques
36 E Noble AveWilliston Antiques
Klover Leaf Tack & Western Wr
701 SW 7th AveWilliston
Williston Peanuts Inc
1309 SW 7 StLocal peanuts and peanut butter
Bass Pro Shops
2650 Bass Pro Shops BlvdGAINESVILLE: For the avid fisherman and outdoorsman
Williston Fast Food/Take-Away
Subway
12771 SW State Rd 45Hardee's
306 W Noble AveMcDonald's
3418 SW Williston RdDomino's Pizza
15634 NW US Hwy 441Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen
427 West Noble AvenueTaco Bell
3408 SW Archer RdPizza Hut
2377 SW College RdChina House
11150 N Williams St