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Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings Historic State Park


Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings Historic State Park
18700 S. CR 325 Cross Creek
Gainesville, FL 32640
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What's Near Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings Historic State Park

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Cross Creek Lodge Palmeters N/A 3.1 mi 5.0 km 4 of 5 stars
Paynes Prairie State Preserve N/A 12.4 mi 20.0 km 4 of 5 stars
Homewood Suites Ocala at Heath Brook €88 15.9 mi 25.5 km 4 of 5 stars
Ocklawaha Canoe Outpost & Resort N/A 16.6 mi 26.8 km 3 of 5 stars
Days Inn €39 17.3 mi 27.8 km 3 of 5 stars
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The Yearling 3.1 mi 5.0 km 3.5 of 5 stars
Sonny's Real Pit B-B-Q 6.4 mi 10.3 km 3.5 of 5 stars
Blue Highway Pizzeria 10.8 mi 17.4 km 4 of 5 stars
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Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park 12.4 mi 20.0 km 4 of 5 stars
Santos - Belleview Trail 13.6 mi 21.9 km 4 of 5 stars
Silver Springs Nature Park 17.3 mi 27.8 km 3.5 of 5 stars
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“Along the St. Johns River, a Slice of Old Florida” New York Times (free registration required)
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.0 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #5 of 8 attractions in Gainesville
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Traveler Description: Historic home of the author of "The Yearling."
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Attraction type: State park, Historic site, Historic home
Address: 18700 S. CR 325
Cross Creek Gainesville, FL 32640
Tel: 352-466-3672

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“Learn about American Literature Giant”
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5 of 5 stars
JimboGloucester   6 contributions
GLoucester
May 18, 2008
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As an Englishman I had never heard about Marjorie Rawlings, after visiting her home I now have a good understanding of her. The house is faithfully preserved as it would have been when she lived there in the the 1930s and 40s and most of the artefacts there are her's. The guide gave a very desciptive account of her life... more

“Inexpensive & entertaining outing”
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5 of 5 stars
PeanutButterNJelly   7 contributions
Gainesville, FL
Aug 22, 2004
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An unhurried look back into "old Florida" life. The volunteer docents tell entertaining stories and give great tours, for heart-felt donations only. I take most of my out-of-town guests there. After visiting the house & grounds, don't miss a meal at the Yearling Restaurant in Cross Creek - a tad pricey at lunchtime but delicious! They also have an in-house... more

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Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings Historic State Park Address

18700 S. CR 325, Cross Creek, Gainesville, FL 32640
Tel: 352-466-3672