Carolyn's Guidebook
Sightseeing
Ginnie Springs
7300 Ginnie Springs RoadMost expensive of the springs but the most stunning.
A local favorite. Best during the week when kids are in school.
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I-Blue Spring State Park
2100 W French AveA local favorite. Best during the week when kids are in school.
Long run out to the Suwannee river through ancient cypress swamp. You can rent kayaks or bring your own. Easy access to paddle put in. Oddly enough, the park also includes an indoor pool!
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Otter Springs Park & Campground
6470 SW 80th AveLong run out to the Suwannee river through ancient cypress swamp. You can rent kayaks or bring your own. Easy access to paddle put in. Oddly enough, the park also includes an indoor pool!
Great paddling!! Kayak and paddle board rentals available next to the tiny “ beach”. You’ll see dolphin, osprey, eagle, frigate bird, pelicans, sea turtle. Area with restaurants and gift shops overlooking the Gulf. Natural Florida at its best.
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Cedar Key
Great paddling!! Kayak and paddle board rentals available next to the tiny “ beach”. You’ll see dolphin, osprey, eagle, frigate bird, pelicans, sea turtle. Area with restaurants and gift shops overlooking the Gulf. Natural Florida at its best.
A local’s gem. Clear water in the gulf. See stingrays, sea turtles, dolphin and horseshoe crab. Paddle back in the estuaries to see many birds including roseate spoonbill! No rentals.
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Hagens Cove Park
A local’s gem. Clear water in the gulf. See stingrays, sea turtles, dolphin and horseshoe crab. Paddle back in the estuaries to see many birds including roseate spoonbill! No rentals.
Fanning Springs State Park
18020 U.S. 19Great place to see manatee in the colder months.