“Beautiful place to enjoy nature and experience Florida's glass-bottom boat ride.”

“Paynes Prairie Preserve is a Florida State Park, encompassing a 21,000-acre savanna in Micanopy. 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 has eight trails, including the 16-mile paved Gainesville-Hawthorne one above. ”

“First magnitude natural spring for swimming anytime of the year. State operated. Allows dogs on a leash.”

“Super cool place! Well known for diving and snorkeling. Beautiful scenery. ”

“This company offers zip-lining, horseback trail riding, and other activities.”

“2nd largest National park in Florida, established in 1908 it encompasess 607 sq mailes. Filled with a wide variety of fresh water springs, conifer forests, sand pine scrub ecoregions, wet and dry prairies and a wide variety of Florida's famed wildlife. ”

“This outfit does a GREAT JOB of renting Kayaks & Tubes to float down the Rainbow River that is crystal clear. Then they pick you up at the bottom and bring you back up to your car. ”

“The Appleton is a distinguished Florida cultural center that offers a permanent collection of American and European art, temporary exhibits of Florida and national artists, educational sessions, lectures, and receptions.”

“Good food and good service with tiki bar. Entertainment. ”

“The crystal clear head spring is a great spot for swimming and the trail around the park is a calming walk through nature with waterfalls. For only $2 per person, you can come all day, swim, picnic, grill, relax or rent kayaks.”

“A nice state park where you can walk some nature trails, or you can swim in the springs or rent kayaks.”