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Discover the ultimate spring getaway for outdoor enthusiasts in Florida! This guide offers a detailed itinerary covering four days of adventure at breathtaking state parks, including Wakulla Springs, Manatee Springs, Rainbow Springs, and Ichetucknee Springs. From park admissions and hotel accommodations to dining options, we provide all the essential information for a perfect trip. Enjoy scenic landscapes, diverse wildlife, and various activities like boat tours, camping, and scenic picnics, ensuring an unforgettable experience in Florida's pristine natural beauty.
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For Outdoor Enthusiasts: Springtime Vanessa Leon Worth the Drive - Themed 4th Period Business Software Applications January 10, 2008
Summary Slide • Fast Facts • Day 1: Wakulla Springs State Park • Day 1: Hotels • Day 1: Dining • Day 2: Manatee Springs State Park • Day 2: Hotels • Day 2: Dining • Day 3: Rainbow Springs State Park… • Day 3: …and Silver Springs Nature Park • Day 3: Hotels • Day 3: Dining • Day 4: Ichetucknee Springs State Park • Day 4: Hotels • Day 4: Dining • Fuel Costs • References
Fast Facts • Start: Wakulla Springs State Park 30°14’22”N, 84°18’37”W • End: High Springs 29°49’28”N, 82°35’43”W • Stats: 267 miles; 5 hours., 20 min.
Day 1:Wakulla Springs State Park Park Fee Admission Fees Per Vehicle $4.00 Boat Tour Fees Adult Tour $6.00Child Tour $4.00 (12 and under) Pontoon Charter $50.00 Charter Boat Tour $200.00 Directions: 550 Wakulla Park DriveWakulla Springs, Florida 32327Phone: (850) 224-5950 Hours of Operation: 8 a.m. – Sundown daily Year-Round One of the world’s largest and deepest freshwater springs, Wakulla Springs.
Day 1: Hotels • Red Roof Inn • 2930 Hospitality St. • Tallahassee, FL 32303 • (850) 385-7884 • Amenities: • Pet-Friendly • High Speed Internet Access • Best Western • 3292 Coastal Highway Crawfordville, FL 32327 • (850) 926-3737 • Amenities: • Pool • Fitness Center • High Speed Internet • Wakulla Springs Lodge • 550 Wakulla Park DrWakulla Springs, FL 32305 • (850) 561-7217 • Amenities: • NO Television • Antique Furniture • Walk-In Closet Rates: Rates: Rates: $50 $80 $85-$105
Day 1: Dining Budget McDonald’s 2605 Crawfordville Hwy Crawfordville, FL (850) 926-9270 Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner Sonic Drive-In 2859 Crawfordville Hwy Crawfordville, FL (850) 926-9292 Lunch | Dinner Moderate Huddle House 2611 Crawfordville HwyCrawfordville, FL (850) 926-2346 Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner Forgotten Coast Seafood 2302 Crawfordville Hwy, Crawfordville, FL (850) 926-9727 Lunch | Dinner Luxury Wakulla Springs Lodge 550 Wakulla Park Drive Wakulla Springs, FL (850) 224-5950 Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
Day 2: Manatee Springs State Park Park Admission Fee Per Vehicle (no river use) $4.00 (limit 8 per vehicle) Single Car Occupant $3.00 Motorcycle Fee 1 or 2 persons $3.00 DivingFee(Registration Req.) Spring diving, open $10.00 + tax Water, and cave diving Pavilion Rental Fee Per day $30.00 + tax (water + electricity available) Manatee Springs State Park 11650 N.W. 115th St.Chiefland, Florida 32626Phone: (352) 493-6072 Hours of Operation: 8 a.m. – Sundown daily Year-Round
Day 2: Hotels • Holiday Inn Express • 809 NW 21st Ave • Chiefland, FL 32626 • (352) 493-9400 • Amenities: • Pool & Whirlpool • High Speed Internet • Rates: • $80 • Best Western • 1125 N Young Blvd. Chiefland, FL 32626 • (352) 493-0663 • Amenities: • Pool • Volleyball • High Speed Internet • Rates: • $90 • Suwannee Gables Motel 27659 SE Hwy 19 Old Town, Florida 32680(352) 542-7752 • Amenities: • Pool • Direct River Access • Pet-Friendly • Rates: • $190
Day 2: Dining Budget McDonalds 1416 N Young Blvd, Chiefland, FL (352) 493-1700 Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner Hungry Howie’s Pizza 25861 Se 19 Hwy, Old Town, FL (352) 542-2212 Lunch | Dinner Moderate El Paso Mxcn Restaurant 10 S Main St Chiefland, FL (352) 493-9003 Lunch | Dinner 1998 Grill & Country Store 17110 NW Highway 19Fanning Springs, FL 32693 (352) 463-1998 Lunch | Dinner Luxury Bell's Restaurant & Catering 116 N Main St, Chiefland, FL (352) 493-4492 Dinner
Day 3: Rainbow Springs State Park… Park Admission Fees Per Person $1.00 Children Under 6 Free! Camping Fees Per Night $19.00 (water + electric available) Picnic Pavilion Rental Fees Cleanup Deposit $30.00 (Reservation Required) Hickory Pavilion Picnic Table $75.00 (14 Available) Directions: 19158 SW 81st Pl. Rd.Dunnellon, Florida 34432Phone: (352) 465-8555 Hours of Operation: 8 a.m. – Sundown daily Year-Round
…and Silver Springs Nature Park Park Admission Fees General Admission $33.99 Seniors (age 55+) $30.99 Children (age 3-10) $24.99 Children (age 0-2) Free! Hours of Operation: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Year-Round (Wild Waters Water Park open April to Sept.) Directions: 5656 E. Silver Springs Blvd.Silver Springs, FL 34488(352) 236-2121
Day 3: Hotels • Microtel Inn • 1770 SW 134th St.Ocala, FL 34473(352) 307-1166 • Amenities: • Pool • Satelite TV • High Speed Internet • Rates: • $70 • Ramada Inn • 3810 Bonnie Heath Blvd Ocala, FL 34482 • (352) 732-3131 • Amenities: • Pool • High Speed Internet • Fitness Center • Rates: • $130 • La Quinta Inn & Suites • 3530 SW 36th Ave • Ocala, FL 34474 • (352) 861-1137 • Amenities: • Premium Cable • High Speed Internet • Rates: • $110
Day 3: Dining Budget McDonalds 11232 N Williams St, Dunnellon, FL (352) 489-4620 Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner Kentucky Fried Chicken 11583 N. Williams St Dunnellon, FL (352) 489-5850 Lunch | Dinner Sonic Drive-In 11351 N Williams St, Dunnellon, FL (352) 522-0038 Lunch | Dinner Moderate Denny's 5751 E Silver Springs BlvdSilver Springs, FL 34488 (352) 236-1500 Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner Snappy Tomato Pizza 5751 E Silver Springs BlvdSilver Springs, FL 34488 (352) 236-1500 Lunch | Dinner Coach's Pub & Eatery11582 N Williams St, Dunnellon, FL (352) 489-1484 Lunch | Dinner Luxury Bently’s Restaurant 11920 N. Florida Avenue Dunnellon, Florida 34434 (352) 465-5810 Lunch | Dinner
Day 4: Ichetucknee Springs State Park Park Admission Fee Per Vehicle (no river use) $5.00 (limit 8 per vehicle) Single Car Occupant $3.00 Motorcycle Fee 1 or 2 persons $3.00 CanoeingFee Year-Round $5.00 Tubing Per Person $5.00 Children Under 5 Free! Directions: 12087 S.W. US Hwy 27Fort White, Florida 32038Phone: (386) 497-2511 Hours of Operation: 8 a.m. – Sundown daily Year-Round
Day 4: Hotels • High Springs Country Inn520 N.W. Santa Fe BlvdHigh Springs, FL 32643(386) 454-1565 • Amenities: • High Speed Internet • Rates: • $55 • Days Inn • 16100 NW US Hwy 44 • Alachua, FL 32615 • (386) 462-3251 • Amenities: • Pool • High Speed Internet • Rates: • $70 • Grady House • 420 NW 1st. Ave • High Springs, FL 32655 • (386) 454-2206 • Amenities: • Bed & Breakfast • Wellness Spa • High Speed Internet • Rates: • $110+
Day 4: Dining Budget Subway 19975 NW 244th St, High Springs, FL (386) 454-5302 Lunch | Dinner Floyd’s Diner 615 NW Santa Fe Boulevard, High Springs, FL (386) 454-5775 Lunch | Dinner Moderate Trombone Charley’s 25 1st AveHigh Springs, FL 32643 (386) 454-5700 Lunch | Dinner Newberry's Backyard BBQ 125 NW 242nd StNewberry, FL 32669 (352) 472-7260 Lunch | Dinner Luxury Restaurante Deneno's 14960 NW 141st StAlachua, FL 32615 (386) 418-1066 Dinner
Fuel Costs Cheapest Gas: $2.97*
References • Attractions: • http://www.floridastateparks.org/wakullasprings • http://www.floridastateparks.org/manateesprings/ • http://www.floridastateparks.org/rainbowsprings/ • http://silversprings.com/ • http://www.floridastateparks.org/ichetuckneesprings/ • Hotels • http://aaa.visitflorida.com/?zip=33880 • http://maps.google.com/maps • Restaurants • http://maps.google.com/maps • Fuel Costs • http://www.fueleconomy.gov/ • http://www.mapquest.com/