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Things to do in the Lake City Area

Ichetucknee Springs

The seven-mile long Ichetucknee Springs River is the nation's most pristine waterway with depths reaching up to 40 feet. The river is fed by nine named springs. Ichetucknee is a first magnitude spring discharging more than 240 million gallons of crystal clear water into the river daily at a constant 72 degrees. The river is a favorite for tubing enthusiasts with more than 200,000 visitors annually.

Ichetucknee Springs State Park

Tubing and canoeing. Canoes and tubes are available from vendors outside the park. Tubes generally rent for $3 to $5 per day. Several options are available for length of tube run. No food, beverages or tobacco allowed on river. Contact the park at (386) 497-2511, Rt. 2, Box 108, Fort White, FL 32308.

Lake City/Columbia County Historical Museum

Olustee Battlefield & Museum

Santa Fe River

The Santa Fe River, which covers a total distance of 60 miles, is an idyllic setting for a large variety of water adventures, including fishing, recreational boating and canoeing.

Adventure Outpost

Outfitters and guide service. Rentals of canoes and kayaks. Catering available. Groups or individuals. Guided and unguided tours. Pre-selected packages of 1 1/2 to 5 hour trips are available.

Ginnie Springs

Canoe, tube, snorkeling rentals. Full service diver center and air station. Dive equipment rentals. Diving instruction. Bathhouses & Camping. Groups and individuals Contact Rhonda Johnson, P (386) 454-2202, TF 1-800-874-8571, F (386) 454-3201

O'Leno State Park

Canoe rentals, camping and cabins are available. Swimming, canoeing, fishing and hiking are available. The park is adjacent to the Santa Fe River and has in excess of 6,000 acres. Contact the park at (386) 454-1853 for availability of camping & cabins. Groups welcome.

Santa Fe Canoe Outpost

Canoes, kayaks, floatation devices, paddles, maps and parking. Catering and lodging packages available. Groups & individuals. Contact Jim Wood, (386) 454-2050, (386) 454-2510

The Florida Museum of Natural History

Located on the University of Florida's campus in Gainesville, the Florida Museum of Natural History is the state's official natural history museum and is the largest of it's kind in the Southeast. Of particular interest to convention attendees is the amazing cave exhibit modeled after Marianna Caverns State Park. While exploring the cave, you learn about minerals, hydrology, cave life and the fossils found in Florida caves. Another point of interest is the Butterfly Rainforest which is a screened vivarium housing subtropical and tropical plants and trees which support hundreds of free-flying butterflies. Some insider knowledge: the landscaping in this vivarium was designed by one of our local Florida cavers! Check out the museum website for more information on exhibits and hours of operation.

Family Aquatic Center

602 West St. Johns St. Lake City FL, 32025 386-755-8195
Recreational swimming pool. Swimming instruction available. Annual memberships and daily swim fees.

Stephen Foster State Folk Culture Center

Visit the University of Florida Bat House in Gainesville, FL

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Lake City / Columbia County Area

High Springs / Gainesville Area

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		Things to do in the Lake City Area Ichetucknee Springs The seven-mile long Ichetucknee Springs River is the nation's most pristine waterway with depths reaching up to 40 feet. The river is fed by nine named springs. Ichetucknee is a first magnitude spring discharging more than 240 million gallons of crystal clear water into the river daily at a constant 72 degrees. The river is a favorite for tubing enthusiasts with more than 200,000 visitors annually. Ichetucknee Springs State Park Tubing and canoeing. Canoes and tubes are available from vendors outside the park. Tubes generally rent for $3 to $5 per day. Several options are available for length of tube run. No food, beverages or tobacco allowed on river. Contact the park at (386) 497-2511, Rt. 2, Box 108, Fort White, FL 32308. Lake City/Columbia County Historical Museum Olustee Battlefield & Museum Santa Fe River The Santa Fe River, which covers a total distance of 60 miles, is an idyllic setting for a large variety of water adventures, including fishing, recreational boating and canoeing. Adventure Outpost Outfitters and guide service. Rentals of canoes and kayaks. Catering available. Groups or individuals. Guided and unguided tours. Pre-selected packages of 1 1/2 to 5 hour trips are available. Ginnie Springs Canoe, tube, snorkeling rentals. Full service diver center and air station. Dive equipment rentals. Diving instruction. Bathhouses & Camping. Groups and individuals Contact Rhonda Johnson, P (386) 454-2202, TF 1-800-874-8571, F (386) 454-3201 O'Leno State Park Canoe rentals, camping and cabins are available. Swimming, canoeing, fishing and hiking are available. The park is adjacent to the Santa Fe River and has in excess of 6,000 acres. Contact the park at (386) 454-1853 for availability of camping & cabins. Groups welcome. Santa Fe Canoe Outpost Canoes, kayaks, floatation devices, paddles, maps and parking. Catering and lodging packages available. Groups & individuals. Contact Jim Wood, (386) 454-2050, (386) 454-2510 The Florida Museum of Natural History Located on the University of Florida's campus in Gainesville, the Florida Museum of Natural History is the state's official natural history museum and is the largest of it's kind in the Southeast. Of particular interest to convention attendees is the amazing cave exhibit modeled after Marianna Caverns State Park. While exploring the cave, you learn about minerals, hydrology, cave life and the fossils found in Florida caves. Another point of interest is the Butterfly Rainforest which is a screened vivarium housing subtropical and tropical plants and trees which support hundreds of free-flying butterflies. Some insider knowledge: the landscaping in this vivarium was designed by one of our local Florida cavers! Check out the museum website for more information on exhibits and hours of operation. Family Aquatic Center 602 West St. Johns St. Lake City FL, 32025 386-755-8195 Recreational swimming pool. Swimming instruction available. Annual memberships and daily swim fees. Stephen Foster State Folk Culture Center Visit the University of Florida Bat House in Gainesville, FL Local Information Links Lake City / Columbia County Area High Springs / Gainesville Area