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| Fun Anytime! |
| Links open in new window, close to return to The Village. |
| Silver Springs |
| DEVIL'S MILLHOPPER: A state geological site with a 500-foot sinkhole surrounded by a nature trail. 4732 NW 53rd Ave. Guided walk Saturdays at 10 a.m. Open 9 a.m.-5 p.m. $2 per vehicle, $1 per pedestrian or bicyclist. [website] |
| Devil's Millhopper |
| A state geological site with a 500-foot sinkhole surrounded by a nature trail. 4732 NW 53rd Ave. Guided walk Saturdays at 10 a.m. Open 9 a.m.-5 p.m. $2 per vehicle, $1 per pedestrian or bicyclist. [info website] |
| Kanaphaha Botanical Gardens |
| One mile west of I-75 on Archer Road. Open 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday, Tuesday and Friday; 9 a.m.-dusk, Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday. $3 adults; $2 children ages 6-13; under age 6 free. Call 352-372-4981 for more information. [info website] |
| Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings Home |
| The Pulitzer Prize-winning author's home is on CR 325 in Cross Creek, 21 miles southeast of Gainesville. The farm yard is open daily 9 a.m.-5 p.m. The site is open for tours Thursdays-Sundays. $3 adults; $2 children; age 5 and under free. Call 352-466-3672 for more information. -1272. [info website] |
| Morningside Nature Center |
| A park, wildlife sanctuary and environmental education center, open 9 a.m.-5 p.m. daily. Free. Saturday Farm Days, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. $2 adults, $1 children 12 and under. 3540 E. University Ave. Call 352-334-2170 for more information. [info website] |
| Paynes Prairie State Preserve |
| The 21,000-acre wet prairie and freshwater marsh offers hiking and mountain biking programs, camping and picnicking. 10 miles south of Gainesville on U.S. 441. Visitor Center open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily; park 8 a.m.-sunset. $3.25 per vehicle. Call 352-466-4100 for more information.[info website] |
| San Felasco Hammock State Preserve |
| Self-guided walks and scheduled activites, including horseback riding, hiking and orienteering programs. 4 miles west of the Devil's Millhopper entrance on NW 53rd Ave. $2 for cars and bicycles; $1 for pedestrians. Call 462-7905 for more information. |
| Santa Fe Community College Teaching Zoo |
| A 14-acre facility with lots of animals located at 3000 NW 83rd St. in Gainesville. Open 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday; tours available by appointment. Free. Call 352-395-5604 for more information. [website] |
| Homosassa Springs Wildlife Park |
| Manatees, walk under water and more, on US 19 in Homosassa Springs at 9225 W. Fishbowl Dr. Open daily 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m. First boat leaves at 9:30 a.m.; tickets sold until 4 p.m. $7.95 adults; $4.95 for children 3-12. Call 352-628-2311 for more information. [website] |
| Jacksonville Zoo |
| 8605 Zoo Parkway, Jacksonville. Open 9 a.m.-5 p.m. daily. Closed Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. Admission $8 ages 13-64; $5 ages 3-12; Call 904-757-4463 for more information. [website] |
| St. Augustine Alligator Farm |
| On U.S. A1A South in St. Augustine. Open 9 a.m.-5 p.m. $11.95 adults; $7.95 children 3-10; 2 and under free. Call 904-824-3337 for more information. [website] |