100 Year Old Newly Restored Cottage

High Springs is a small town just north of Gainesville, Florida in Alachua County. The closest airport is Gainesville Regional, about 25 miles away. Even though the town of High Springs is small, it is filled with fantastic places to visit. With several natural springs, local brewery,great food, and live music, it is a town you shouldn’t miss! State Parks and Springs in High Springs, Florida. If you love the outdoors as much as we do, you are in luck! High Springs is ******** the springs” there are many state parks and several natural springs around this area. Ginnie Springs is the most popular, probably because it is one of the clearest springs in Florida. Ginnie is a fantastic place to go tubing down the Santa Fe river, read all about tubing in Ginnie Springs here! Other beautiful springs and parks in High Springs to add to your list: Poe Springs Park– Near Ginnie Springs. Has pavilions, grills, hiking, kayaking, paddleboarding and swimming in the spring. Small and intimate, Poe Springs is much calmer than Ginnie Springs. If you are paddling down the Santa Fe River, Poe is a great shaded area to stop for a picnic lunch! Some bring inflatable paddleboards down to the boardwalk easily and enjoyed a shaded afternoon at the springs in High Springs Florida. Ichetucknee Springs State park– 8 crystal clear springs for swimming, snorkeling, kayaking and tubing! Gilchrist Blue Springs State Park– Neighbors to Ginnie Springs, Blue Springs also follows the Santa Fe river. Great for swimming, snorkeling, kayaking, camping, and more. Great Outdoors Restaurant is in the heart of downtown High Springs on Main Street. The menu has everything from hand-cut steaks, crab cakes, and ahi tuna, to gluten-free, vegetarian, and vegan options. (You have to try the smoked gouda mac and cheese!) And on most weekends you can hear live music out on the patio! While you’re in High Springs take some time to walk around and enjoy the small town shops in the area! You will find unique artisan gift shops, antique stores, and even a dive shop downtown to find anything you need to explore the springs. Check out the railroad museum for more information and learn the history about the trains and more. Check out the Grady House bed and breakfast it has much history there and beautiful ******** usually always booked so you’ll need to call ahead,if you want to book a room for the weekend or whenever don’t forget to stop at our ice cream ******** more information you can always reach us at High Springs Chamber of Commerce, Welcome ******** in for a cup of coffee or some cold water and learn more about the history at High Springs ******** High Springs,Brewing Company, one of our favorite places to stop and get a drink after visiting Ginnie Springs. The beers are great, I love how they have cider options for the gluten sensitive. They have a live band playing. They are a dog-friendly establishment and have plenty of outdoor seating. Most days there is a food truck on the premises so you don’t have to leave to grab dinner! The Pink Flamingo Diner is another great place to go to hear live music and get great food. The menu is elevated from your typical diner food, even offering gluten free and vegan. You can also play miniature golf with the whole family.