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Spring in the Swamp

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May 2, 2006  “Gainesville resident who loves nature and good food.”
3.0 of 5 stars based on 4 votes

Fun outdoor weekend in Gator territory with plenty of good eats.

  • Explore locations featured in this Trip List: Gainesville, Micanopy, Hawthorne
  • Category: Best of
  • Traveler type: Sightseeing, Active/Outdoors
  • Appeals to: Couples/romantics, Honeymooners, Families with small children, Families with teenagers, Large groups, Students, Budget travelers, Active/adventure, Tourists
  • Seasons: Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall
  • 1. Devil's Millhopper
    http://www.floridastateparks.org/devilsmillhopper/default.cfm

    A limestone sinkhole with lush vegetation and streams. The many steps into the millhopper plus the walking trails provide a fun workout.

  • 2. Ivey's Grill
    Ivey's Grill, Gainesville, Florida

    Delicious eclectic menu in cozy environment. Worth the wait.

  • 3. Kanapaha Botanical Gardens
    Kanapaha Botanical Gardens, Gainesville, Florida

    Spring is the best time to spend time at Kanapaha. All the pretty flowers are in bloom and there are lots of butterflies to be seen.

  • 4. Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park
    Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park, Micanopy, Florida

    Don't miss the interpretive center or observation tower overlooking Payne's Prarie. Be sure to log your wildlife sightings in the field notes book.

  • 5. Micanopy
    Micanopy, Florida

    Shop, eat, stroll the lovely lane with grandfather oak trees. The people are friendly, and there are some one-of-a-kind items to be found in the quaint shops.

  • 6. Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings State Historic Site

    Visit the 50s farmstead of Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings. Be sure to sign up for the guided tour. You won't be disappointed.

  • 7. The Yearling
    The Yearling, Hawthorne, Florida

    Why not end your active day with a delicious seafood dinner at the Yearling? Regional items in a neat old building.

Explore locations featured in this Trip List: Gainesville, Micanopy, Hawthorne