Places to visit near

High Springs

High Springs is a town in Columbia district, Florida, United States of about 5,831 people. Within 50 km by road there are 182 places to visit: 57 churches, 43 forts & heritage and 21 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are River Rise Preserve State Park, Ginnie Spring and O'Leno State Park.

29.8269° N, 82.5968° WPop. 5,831

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Within 30 km48 places
Within 50 km182
Must-see55
Notable203
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from High Springs

5 stops, one loop, back by 5:09 pm

86 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave High Springs
  2. Ginnie Springpark · 45 min
  3. Suck Hole Aka Alligator Swalletbeach · 1.5 hrs
  4. River Rise Preserve State Parknature spot · 2 hrs
  5. O'Leno State Parkpark · 45 min
  6. San Felasco Hammock Preserve State Parknature spot · 2 hrs
  7. Back in High Springs
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near High Springs?

River Rise Preserve State Park (nature spot, about 8 km), Ginnie Spring (park, about 13 km), O'Leno State Park (park, about 13 km), High Springs Museum (museum, about 1 km), Anderson Memorial Church of God in Christ (monument, about 1 km), San Felasco Hammock Preserve State Park (nature spot, about 22 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of High Springs?

182 places on Spotwander: 57 churches, 43 forts & heritage, 21 wildlife, forests & gardens, 17 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 14 other attractions.

Which is the nearest church to High Springs?

Anderson Memorial Church of God in Christ, about 1 km by road; First Baptist Church of High Springs (2 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to High Springs?

Dixie Highway From High Springs to Gainesville (1919), about 20 km by road; Dudley Farm Historic State Park (24 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from High Springs?

Start in High Springs, visit Ginnie Spring, then Suck Hole Aka Alligator Swallet, then River Rise Preserve State Park, then O'Leno State Park, then San Felasco Hammock Preserve State Park, and drive back — about 86 km by road in all.