Penelope Pointe’s guidebook
Springs
11 miles away. Great family friendly fun day to picnic, swim, snorkel, dive, or rent a canoe/kayak to paddle the spring run to the Santa Fe River. $6 per carload. Cut off is 100 cars, park will reopen later in the afternoon once back down to a certain capacity (it seems to change).
***386-454-1369, call first to ensure they are open as sometimes with heavy rainfalls the swimming areas are closed due to flooding. As of today, 9/15/22, the swimming areas are closed***
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Parque Estadual Gilchrist Blue Springs
7450 NE 60th St11 miles away. Great family friendly fun day to picnic, swim, snorkel, dive, or rent a canoe/kayak to paddle the spring run to the Santa Fe River. $6 per carload. Cut off is 100 cars, park will reopen later in the afternoon once back down to a certain capacity (it seems to change).
***386-454-1369, call first to ensure they are open as sometimes with heavy rainfalls the swimming areas are closed due to flooding. As of today, 9/15/22, the swimming areas are closed***
14 miles away. College vibe springs fun-$20 per person. Tubing/paddling/snorkel/diving/camping options. Springs are gorgeous. This place does get crowded at times, best to enter prior to noon.
***OPEN as of 9/15/22*** Call ahead to be sure they are open, sometimes due to heavy rains/flooding, swimming areas are closed***386-454-7188
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Ginnie Springs
7300 Ginnie Springs Road14 miles away. College vibe springs fun-$20 per person. Tubing/paddling/snorkel/diving/camping options. Springs are gorgeous. This place does get crowded at times, best to enter prior to noon.
***OPEN as of 9/15/22*** Call ahead to be sure they are open, sometimes due to heavy rains/flooding, swimming areas are closed***386-454-7188
21 miles away to the southern entrance parking area. Fun family day tubing down the river with tram pick up. Arrive early during peek season (Memorial Day-Labor Day). Springs area/paddling options as well. Entrance fee $6 for 2-8 people in vehicle. Tubing rentals ($7-30) or bring your own (no glitter tubes/certain sizes also are limited). Tram $7 per person.
***386-497-1500***This page doesn't allow for copy/pasting of websites so please go to the website for a lot more information/tubing times, beautiful pics, and etc. Unfortunately, we don't have any of our own pics to upload though we've been several times and had a blast every single time. Gorgeous wildlife encounters while floating down the river- don't forget to bring your waterproof camera :)
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Entrada sul do Parque Estadual de Ichetucknee Springs
U.S. 2721 miles away to the southern entrance parking area. Fun family day tubing down the river with tram pick up. Arrive early during peek season (Memorial Day-Labor Day). Springs area/paddling options as well. Entrance fee $6 for 2-8 people in vehicle. Tubing rentals ($7-30) or bring your own (no glitter tubes/certain sizes also are limited). Tram $7 per person.
***386-497-1500***This page doesn't allow for copy/pasting of websites so please go to the website for a lot more information/tubing times, beautiful pics, and etc. Unfortunately, we don't have any of our own pics to upload though we've been several times and had a blast every single time. Gorgeous wildlife encounters while floating down the river- don't forget to bring your waterproof camera :)
9.5 miles away. Pretty and quiet nature park with 1 swimming hole/volleyball/picnic tables/nature trails/kayaking.
***352-264-6847*** for more information.
Anderson Outdoor Kayak/Canoe Rentals **386-288-7386**for more information $40 single $60 double kayak or canoe includes shuttle/paddles/vest.
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Poe Springs Park
28800 NW 182nd Ave9.5 miles away. Pretty and quiet nature park with 1 swimming hole/volleyball/picnic tables/nature trails/kayaking.
***352-264-6847*** for more information.
Anderson Outdoor Kayak/Canoe Rentals **386-288-7386**for more information $40 single $60 double kayak or canoe includes shuttle/paddles/vest.
Brewery
A family owned brewing company downtown High Springs, locals love. Enjoy a nice evening outdoors (opened after 3pm Monday-Friday, Noon on Saturdays). Family friendly.
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High Springs Brewing Company
18562 NW 237th StA family owned brewing company downtown High Springs, locals love. Enjoy a nice evening outdoors (opened after 3pm Monday-Friday, Noon on Saturdays). Family friendly.
Food scene (High Springs, Alachua, & Gainesville)
High Springs- a fun place to eat in downtown! Live music on the patio, adorable atmosphere.
**Service can be slow (hit or miss for us) so don't go if you are in a hurry. At least this has been our experience. Still worth going for the fun atmosphere/good food/music.
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Great Outdoors Restaurant
18587 High Springs Main StHigh Springs- a fun place to eat in downtown! Live music on the patio, adorable atmosphere.
**Service can be slow (hit or miss for us) so don't go if you are in a hurry. At least this has been our experience. Still worth going for the fun atmosphere/good food/music.
Gainesville-24 mile drive. Very cool/groovy family friendly fun pizza place- unusual-a must see/eatery ***Closed on Sunday & Mondays***
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Satchel's Pizza
1800 NE 23rd AveGainesville-24 mile drive. Very cool/groovy family friendly fun pizza place- unusual-a must see/eatery ***Closed on Sunday & Mondays***
High Springs- Ice Cream Shop downtown! Stop by for a scoop to cool off whether you are a big kid or a little one :)
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Florida Creamery High Springs
23629 US-27High Springs- Ice Cream Shop downtown! Stop by for a scoop to cool off whether you are a big kid or a little one :)
High Springs- on Main. Pizza, salads, subs, dessert! All delicious.
***386-454-5151
Sam’s Pizza and Subs
18213 High Springs Main StreetHigh Springs- on Main. Pizza, salads, subs, dessert! All delicious.
***386-454-5151
Alachua- 8.9 miles away on Main (off 441). Fun Teatime, BRUNCH, or small group experience.
***Closed on Mondays.
Teatime Tranquility & Treasures
14603 Main StAlachua- 8.9 miles away on Main (off 441). Fun Teatime, BRUNCH, or small group experience.
***Closed on Mondays.
Alachua- 8.2 miles away on Main (off 441). Great little family steak/burger house. Unique with attached ice-cream/toy shop.
*****Closes early; during the week (7pm), weekend (8pm), & Closed Sunday/Mondays ***386-462-1294
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Conestogas Restaurant
14920 Main StAlachua- 8.2 miles away on Main (off 441). Great little family steak/burger house. Unique with attached ice-cream/toy shop.
*****Closes early; during the week (7pm), weekend (8pm), & Closed Sunday/Mondays ***386-462-1294
Gainesville- 16 miles away to this quaint Italian eatery- our go to for a date night when we are feeling like Italian and great desserts!
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Pomodoro Cafe
9200 NW 39th AveGainesville- 16 miles away to this quaint Italian eatery- our go to for a date night when we are feeling like Italian and great desserts!
Gainesville-20 miles away if you are looking for Brunch and/or Breakfast all day (until closed 2:30pm weekdays, 3pm on weekends). Food is delicious!
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Flying Biscuit Cafe
4150 NW 16th BlvdGainesville-20 miles away if you are looking for Brunch and/or Breakfast all day (until closed 2:30pm weekdays, 3pm on weekends). Food is delicious!
Gainesville- 16 miles away to some good seafood/indoor & outdoor seating. Nice family atmosphere.
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Wahoo Seafood Grill
3833 NW 97th BlvdGainesville- 16 miles away to some good seafood/indoor & outdoor seating. Nice family atmosphere.
Alachua- 7.6 miles away to one of my favorites! This is a chain but it is a treat if you love cubans/chicken & yellow rice/plantains/delicious pastries, etc... YUM!
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Mi Apá Latin Café of Alachua
15634 US-441Alachua- 7.6 miles away to one of my favorites! This is a chain but it is a treat if you love cubans/chicken & yellow rice/plantains/delicious pastries, etc... YUM!
Great burgers! 18732 NW US Hwy 441, High Springs, FL 32643
***386-454-9434*** Closed on Sundays!
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Bev's Burger Café
18732 NW US Hwy 441Great burgers! 18732 NW US Hwy 441, High Springs, FL 32643
***386-454-9434*** Closed on Sundays!
Prohibition Pizza
New in town! We ate here on 6/09/23, loved the atmosphere & Pizza 😋
Watershed (newly opened 2023 in downtown High Springs). Pool hall/bar/family area eatery/outside corn hole. We tried this (Dec.2023) for the first time. Food was good, friendly service, fun atmosphere. Different style ordering. Pick your table first then get in line to order. Someone said it was upper scale bar food-we would agree. We would try it again if going out with friends. Let us know what you think if you try it out!
Watershed Restaurant
Watershed (newly opened 2023 in downtown High Springs). Pool hall/bar/family area eatery/outside corn hole. We tried this (Dec.2023) for the first time. Food was good, friendly service, fun atmosphere. Different style ordering. Pick your table first then get in line to order. Someone said it was upper scale bar food-we would agree. We would try it again if going out with friends. Let us know what you think if you try it out!
City/town information
Cute quaint outdoorsy town, easy to fall in love with be it going to the local coffee shop, antiquing, gift shopping, eateries, or grabbing a kayak/canoe rental for the day.
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High Springs
Cute quaint outdoorsy town, easy to fall in love with be it going to the local coffee shop, antiquing, gift shopping, eateries, or grabbing a kayak/canoe rental for the day.
Church
This is the church in Gainesville we used to attend when we lived here and still visit on occasion. Casual/video airing of Andy Stanley for those that know of him.
Anthem Community Church
2902 SW 75th StThis is the church in Gainesville we used to attend when we lived here and still visit on occasion. Casual/video airing of Andy Stanley for those that know of him.
Sightseeing
23 miles away. Bats oh my! Free activity for all ages in Gainesville. Really neat to watch and learn about the history of the Bat houses (warning, the smell is not pleasant). The bats emerge about 15 minutes after sunset. Parking is free/nearby.
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UF Bat Houses
Museum Road23 miles away. Bats oh my! Free activity for all ages in Gainesville. Really neat to watch and learn about the history of the Bat houses (warning, the smell is not pleasant). The bats emerge about 15 minutes after sunset. Parking is free/nearby.
Other Parks & Recreational
Nature Park- 12 miles away. Biking trails/birdwatching/camping/fishing/swimming, etc. Please go online for more amenity information or call***1-386-454-1853. I have personally not been to this park, my husband and family friends have been to this park for biking purposes and really enjoyed it.
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Parque Estadual O'Leno e River Rise
410 SE Oleno Park RdNature Park- 12 miles away. Biking trails/birdwatching/camping/fishing/swimming, etc. Please go online for more amenity information or call***1-386-454-1853. I have personally not been to this park, my husband and family friends have been to this park for biking purposes and really enjoyed it.
35 miles away off I-75. Stunning views, especially at sunset. Wild roaming horses/bison, wildlife, fishing, canoeing, biking/hiking trails.
8am-Sundown. $6 per vehicle.
***352-466-3397 for more information.
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Parque Estadual da Reserva Paynes Prairie
100 Savannah Blvd35 miles away off I-75. Stunning views, especially at sunset. Wild roaming horses/bison, wildlife, fishing, canoeing, biking/hiking trails.
8am-Sundown. $6 per vehicle.
***352-466-3397 for more information.
Alachua 16 miles away. Hiking/biking/horsebackriding trails.
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Parque Estadual de San Felasco Hammock Preserve
11101 Millhopper RdAlachua 16 miles away. Hiking/biking/horsebackriding trails.
High Springs BMX
Northwest 2nd StreetBMX- sounds like so much fun! Welcome racers :)
Anderson Outdoor Kayak/Canoe Rentals **386-288-7386**for more information $40 single $60 double kayak or canoe includes shuttle/paddles/vest.
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Anderson's Outdoor Adventures Santa Fe River Park
8500 FL-47Anderson Outdoor Kayak/Canoe Rentals **386-288-7386**for more information $40 single $60 double kayak or canoe includes shuttle/paddles/vest.