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Bike, Hike or Just Change Your View – Explore Gainesville and Alachua County’s Bountiful Outdoor Open Spaces

North Florida is home to over 1,000 freshwater springs and the largest collection of First Magnitude fresh water springs in the United States. The springs are a perfect way to get outside and explore the natural side of the state. Did you know the crystal clear water flows from underground at a refreshing 72 degrees Fahrenheit, or 22 degrees Celsius, all year round? Make sure to add a visit to the springs to your Gainesville and Alachua County itinerary.

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Loblolly Woods Nature Park

Loblolly Woods

3315 NW 5th Ave
Gainesville, FL 32607
352-334-5067 |
Lochloosa Harbor

Lochloosa Harbor RV Park

15008 US 301
Hawthorne, FL 32640
352-481-2114 |
Lubee bat

Lubee Bat Conservancy

1309 NW 192nd Ave
Gainesville, FL 32609
352-485-1250 |
Historic home and car at Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings State Park

Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings Historic State Park

18700 S CR 325
Hawthorne, Cross Creek, FL 32640
352-466-3672 |
midpoint park and eatery exterior

Midpoint Park and Eatery

931 SW 2nd Ave
Gainesville, FL 32601
horses

Mill Creek Farm

20307 NW CR 235A
Alachua, FL 32615
386-462-1001 |
MLK Jr. Multi-purpose Recreation Center

MLK Center

1028 NE 14TH St
Gainesville, FL 32601
352-393-5053 |
Morningside Nature Center

Morningside Nature Center

3540 E University Ave
Gainesville, FL 32641
352-393-8240 |
bridge over santa fe river at oleno state park

O’Leno State Park

410 SE O'Leno Park Rd
High Springs, FL 32643
386-454-1853 |
Palm Point Nature Park

Palm Point Nature Park

7401 Lakeshore Dr
Gainesville, FL 32641
352-334-5067 |
La Chua Trail

Paynes Prairie – La Chua Trail

4801 Camp Ranch Rd
Gainesville, FL 32641
352-466-3397 |
Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park

Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park

100 Savannah Blvd
Micanopy, FL 32667
352-466-3397 |