Hotels in High Springs

Plunge into crystalline waters at Ginnie Springs, where underwater caves beckon snorkelers and tubers float lazily downstream. The historic downtown feels frozen in time, with antique shops in century-old buildings and locals gathering at the Great Outdoors Restaurant. High Springs Museum chronicles the area's railroad heritage. Catch a community production at the intimate High Springs Theater, where performances rival those in larger cities. Poe Springs Park offers a less-crowded swimming alternative, while O'Leno State Park features a river that mysteriously disappears underground. Ruth B. Kirby Gilchrist Blue Springs rewards visitors with waters so clear you'll swear you're floating in air. Bring water shoes – those limestone bottoms can be slippery.

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