Sightseeing
Orange Lake Overlook is one of the most beautiful scenes of this area. You can park your car and take it all in or you can hike the short trails: Orange Trail (1.2 miles) or Blue Trail (0.2 miles).
Marjorie A. Hoy Memorial Park at Orange Lake Overlook
19865 U.S. 441Orange Lake Overlook is one of the most beautiful scenes of this area. You can park your car and take it all in or you can hike the short trails: Orange Trail (1.2 miles) or Blue Trail (0.2 miles).
Paynes Prairie is unique in many ways. Nowhere else in Florida can visitors experience wild-roaming bison and horses. Nearly 300 species of birds also frequent the park along with alligators, deer and many other animals.
The park’s eight trails, including the 16-mile paved Gainesville-Hawthorne State Trail, allow one to explore the park’s interior and observe wildlife, while a 50-foot high observation tower provides for panoramic views.
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100 Savannah BlvdPaynes Prairie is unique in many ways. Nowhere else in Florida can visitors experience wild-roaming bison and horses. Nearly 300 species of birds also frequent the park along with alligators, deer and many other animals.
The park’s eight trails, including the 16-mile paved Gainesville-Hawthorne State Trail, allow one to explore the park’s interior and observe wildlife, while a 50-foot high observation tower provides for panoramic views.
Amidst the peace and quiet that is Micanopy Florida’s oldest inland community stands the gracious Herlong Mansion Bed & Breakfast. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, The Herlong offers the serenity so often sought after these days but seldom found. The stresses of modern-day life fall away the moment you enter this elegant Inn built in 1845.
Herlong Mansion
402 Northeast Cholokka BoulevardAmidst the peace and quiet that is Micanopy Florida’s oldest inland community stands the gracious Herlong Mansion Bed & Breakfast. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, The Herlong offers the serenity so often sought after these days but seldom found. The stresses of modern-day life fall away the moment you enter this elegant Inn built in 1845.
Neighborhoods
Micanopy is Florida's self-proclaimed antiques capital. Named in honor of a Seminole Indian chief and settled in 1821, the Alachua County town of Micanopy – about 15 minutes south of Gainesville – features dozens of antiques shops, many on tree-lined Cholokka Boulevard. The street also is the site of Micanopy’s annual Fall Harvest Festival – think music and crafts. The scene is heavy on greenery, making Micanopy a pleasant spot to while away an afternoon beneath the oaks.
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Micanopy
Micanopy is Florida's self-proclaimed antiques capital. Named in honor of a Seminole Indian chief and settled in 1821, the Alachua County town of Micanopy – about 15 minutes south of Gainesville – features dozens of antiques shops, many on tree-lined Cholokka Boulevard. The street also is the site of Micanopy’s annual Fall Harvest Festival – think music and crafts. The scene is heavy on greenery, making Micanopy a pleasant spot to while away an afternoon beneath the oaks.
Parks and Rec
Lake Wauburg is a lakeside recreation facility located right off of 441. You can rent canoes, kayaks, climb the 55-foot tall climbing wall, play a round of disc golf, go waterskiing or just relax on the shore.
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Lake Wauburg
Lake Wauburg is a lakeside recreation facility located right off of 441. You can rent canoes, kayaks, climb the 55-foot tall climbing wall, play a round of disc golf, go waterskiing or just relax on the shore.
Located in north central Florida, just east of Ocala, Silver Springs State Park has been a natural landmark destination since the 1870s.
Explore one of America’s largest and best loved springs from the park’s world famous Glass Bottom Boats!
The 4,000-acre Silver Springs State Park encompasses not only the springs, but the entire 5-mile Silver River and surrounding sandhill forest. Wander among the historic structures and serene gardens surrounding the main spring, reminders of the park’s past history as a major tourist attraction. Visit the Silver River Museum. Paddle the river. Hike. Camp.
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5656 East Silver Springs BoulevardLocated in north central Florida, just east of Ocala, Silver Springs State Park has been a natural landmark destination since the 1870s.
Explore one of America’s largest and best loved springs from the park’s world famous Glass Bottom Boats!
The 4,000-acre Silver Springs State Park encompasses not only the springs, but the entire 5-mile Silver River and surrounding sandhill forest. Wander among the historic structures and serene gardens surrounding the main spring, reminders of the park’s past history as a major tourist attraction. Visit the Silver River Museum. Paddle the river. Hike. Camp.
Ginnie Springs
7300 Ginnie Springs RoadDevil's Den Prehistoric Spring
5390 NE 180th AveGreat place to scuba dive and/or snorkel!
Food scene
The Yearling Restaurant
14531 Co Rd 325Traditional Florida Fair
Blue Highway a Pizzeria
204 Northeast Highway 441Best pizza in town!
The Depot
22060 US-441Delicious pub-style food
Antonio's Made In Italy
22050 N US Hwy 441Authentic Italian cuisine
Pearl Country Store & Barbecue
106 NE Hwy 441Local BBQ with country store
Old Florida Cafe
203 NE Cholokka BlvdBest cuban coffee and cuban food!
Serve local De Conna ice cream as well as sandwiches and salad
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Coffee n' Cream
201 NE Cholokka BlvdServe local De Conna ice cream as well as sandwiches and salad
Mosswood Farm Store and Bakehouse
703 NE Cholokka BlvdOur local specialty coffee shop