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Neighborhoods
Small towns, historic areas, nice restaurants etc...
High Springs Main Street
High Springs Main Streetgreat small shops, and locally owned restaurants
downtown area is alive at night, great local restaurants, people in the street, if you are lucky you may catch a free concert at Bo Diddley Plaza
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Gainesville
downtown area is alive at night, great local restaurants, people in the street, if you are lucky you may catch a free concert at Bo Diddley Plaza
first inland town in Florida, still set back in time, nice old houses, antique-ing, stop by at Paynes Prairie boardwalk on the way down 441/13th street
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Micanopy
first inland town in Florida, still set back in time, nice old houses, antique-ing, stop by at Paynes Prairie boardwalk on the way down 441/13th street
small downtown, historic homes, nice parks ..any convenience you need, try here first, only 5 miles down CR 235
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Alachua
small downtown, historic homes, nice parks ..any convenience you need, try here first, only 5 miles down CR 235
Sightseeing
Hiking, nice sites, some allow dogs
3rd oldest tree in florida, it's massive, surrounded by a ~3 acre open field, great for letting your dog stretch his legs. Take the 1.5 mile thru thick woods and bramble, or take your care 'around the block' to see this beauty
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Cellon Oak Park
4100 NW 169th Pl3rd oldest tree in florida, it's massive, surrounded by a ~3 acre open field, great for letting your dog stretch his legs. Take the 1.5 mile thru thick woods and bramble, or take your care 'around the block' to see this beauty
La Chua trail go south on SE 15th street in GVille) is the one you are almost guaranteed to see Wild Buffalo, Horses, Gators ....tons of bird life....about 1 mile trail on boardwalk and land.....NO DOGS...this is dangerous despite the number of other visitors there
Paynes Prairie
La Chua trail go south on SE 15th street in GVille) is the one you are almost guaranteed to see Wild Buffalo, Horses, Gators ....tons of bird life....about 1 mile trail on boardwalk and land.....NO DOGS...this is dangerous despite the number of other visitors there
only a short drive to this park with two main trails. 1.5 mile trail winds thru several natural habitats, and a longer 4 mile trail, bring the dog along
Mill Pond
only a short drive to this park with two main trails. 1.5 mile trail winds thru several natural habitats, and a longer 4 mile trail, bring the dog along
Great trails, nice and wide for dogs. at the Trail head is a nice swimming area (but not clear) and an historic camp with many beautiful wood buildings built by CCC during the Great Depression. (including a beautiful foot bridge, still sturdy and strong, and lots of fun to walk on)
aka- River Sink River Rise, the river goes under ground at the end , and comes up again about 1 mile away in River Rise park
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O'Leno State Park & River Rise
410 SE Oleno Park RdGreat trails, nice and wide for dogs. at the Trail head is a nice swimming area (but not clear) and an historic camp with many beautiful wood buildings built by CCC during the Great Depression. (including a beautiful foot bridge, still sturdy and strong, and lots of fun to walk on)
aka- River Sink River Rise, the river goes under ground at the end , and comes up again about 1 mile away in River Rise park
An historic road built by the US govt between Pensacola and St Augustine, still many old houses and tree lined road...many access points between Alachua and High Springs
Old Bellamy Road
Old Bellamy RoadAn historic road built by the US govt between Pensacola and St Augustine, still many old houses and tree lined road...many access points between Alachua and High Springs
Not much in town, but several spots in the area are worth the short drive.
Devil Springs- geared mostly for Cave divers, snorkelers
Cedar Lakes Woods and Gardens, arboretum and garden built
around an old quarry. Occasional live music acts in evening.
Red White and Blue Blueberry farm...pick your own BB and
peaches, and DO NOT miss the blueberry milk shakes and ice
cream. They have a live music schedule, i think on weekend
afternoons
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Williston
Not much in town, but several spots in the area are worth the short drive.
Devil Springs- geared mostly for Cave divers, snorkelers
Cedar Lakes Woods and Gardens, arboretum and garden built
around an old quarry. Occasional live music acts in evening.
Red White and Blue Blueberry farm...pick your own BB and
peaches, and DO NOT miss the blueberry milk shakes and ice
cream. They have a live music schedule, i think on weekend
afternoons
Great local arboreteum between Gainesville and Archer, privately owned and well taken care of
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Kanapaha Botanical Gardens
4700 Southwest 58th DriveGreat local arboreteum between Gainesville and Archer, privately owned and well taken care of
Springs- crystal clear
Great Kayaking, both north and south entrances. the North entrance has a couple of swimming areas with crystal clear (about 70 degrees all year long) water.
(30 minute drive from here)
some hiking
I think Dogs only allowed in kayak area
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Południowe wejście do parku stanowego Ichetucknee Springs
U.S. 27Great Kayaking, both north and south entrances. the North entrance has a couple of swimming areas with crystal clear (about 70 degrees all year long) water.
(30 minute drive from here)
some hiking
I think Dogs only allowed in kayak area
Great swimming area, short leg of crystal clear water takes you out to the Santa Fe River....Dogs allowed in kayaks only.
(25+ minute drive from here)
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Stanowy Park Gilchrist Blue Springs
7450 NE 60th StGreat swimming area, short leg of crystal clear water takes you out to the Santa Fe River....Dogs allowed in kayaks only.
(25+ minute drive from here)
Great swimming, very short leg of crystal clear water takes you out to the Suwanee River....or better to walk on the boardwalk to get there. tons of friendly deer abound. I doubt dogs are allowed in the swimming area.
(about 70 miles from here)
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Manatee Springs State Park
11650 NW 115th StGreat swimming, very short leg of crystal clear water takes you out to the Suwanee River....or better to walk on the boardwalk to get there. tons of friendly deer abound. I doubt dogs are allowed in the swimming area.
(about 70 miles from here)
Excellent kayaking and swimming, enter in State Park spring head or in the 'neighborhood feel' KP Swimming hole about 2 miles south. Dogs allowed on Kayaks which are rentable from either entrance. Crystal Clear end of the river, easy paddle with nature and nice houses along the way. (about 70 miles from here)
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Park Stanowy Rainbow Springs
19158 SW 81st Pl RdExcellent kayaking and swimming, enter in State Park spring head or in the 'neighborhood feel' KP Swimming hole about 2 miles south. Dogs allowed on Kayaks which are rentable from either entrance. Crystal Clear end of the river, easy paddle with nature and nice houses along the way. (about 70 miles from here)
Beaches
Great Beach, with lots of space, beautiful clear water, nice sand beach, some waves....
St Augustine town only minutes away, great sightseeing and Eats
(even before you reach the Lion Bridge)
Dog friendly beach and town...hard to park on weekends during the season (winter and summer)
about 75 minutes to the East of here
note to the wise: next county south is the shark capital of the east coast
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St. Augustine Beach
1 15th StreetGreat Beach, with lots of space, beautiful clear water, nice sand beach, some waves....
St Augustine town only minutes away, great sightseeing and Eats
(even before you reach the Lion Bridge)
Dog friendly beach and town...hard to park on weekends during the season (winter and summer)
about 75 minutes to the East of here
note to the wise: next county south is the shark capital of the east coast
Nice quaint old fishing town with NO crowds (unless you go for a festival there), only a few passable restaurants, some nice artist shops and gift shops.
nice clapboard homes and an historic homestead nearby.
(also noted for it's reknowned Pencil production)
Beaches are not great, but no waves...
about 70 miles west of here.
Goethe State forest (another old old Florida tree easily accessible from parking area) and what is left of the town of Rosewood (see it's WP entry for another dark chapter of what man is capable of doing to man ) along the way.
Not too many great swimming beaches on the west coast, this far north.
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Cedar Key
Nice quaint old fishing town with NO crowds (unless you go for a festival there), only a few passable restaurants, some nice artist shops and gift shops.
nice clapboard homes and an historic homestead nearby.
(also noted for it's reknowned Pencil production)
Beaches are not great, but no waves...
about 70 miles west of here.
Goethe State forest (another old old Florida tree easily accessible from parking area) and what is left of the town of Rosewood (see it's WP entry for another dark chapter of what man is capable of doing to man ) along the way.
Not too many great swimming beaches on the west coast, this far north.
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Trails and Dog runs
Millpond about 10 minutes away has a 1.5 mile trail and a 4 mile longer trail.
There is a dog park in Gainesville, about 10 minutes away, but we do not recommend any dog parks.
Otherwise, look at our individual entries, some allow dogs, some have limited access and others are NOT good for pets (such as Paynes Prairie- La Chua)
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Shopping
Sunoco and Dollar Store 3.5 miles south on 237 (left out our gate)
Conenience stor/gas station 1.5 miles to Route 121 in Lacrosse (right out our gate- right on 235)
Alachua shopping district 5 miles south on 235, (right out our gate- left on 235)