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Williston Highlands

Williston Highlands is a town in Levy district, Florida, United States of about 2,275 people. Within 50 km by road there are 144 places to visit: 36 churches, 40 forts & heritage and 19 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Goethe State Forest, Lake Stafford and Rainbow Springs State Park.

29.3405° N, 82.5415° WPop. 2,275

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Within 30 km24 places
Within 50 km144
Must-see77
Notable183
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Williston Highlands

5 stops, one loop, back by 3:15 pm

60 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 Williston Highlands
  2. Deerpen Pondnature spot · 2 hrs
  3. Goethe State Forestnature spot · 2 hrs
  4. Lake Staffordlake · 45 min
  5. Church of Christchurch · 30 min
  6. Cross Word Community Churchchurch · 30 min
  7. Back in Williston Highlands
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Williston Highlands?

Goethe State Forest (nature spot, about 7 km), Lake Stafford (lake, about 9 km), Deerpen Pond (nature spot, about 10 km), Cross Word Community Church (church, about 12 km), Church of Christ (church, about 13 km), Devil's Den (heritage site, about 13 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Williston Highlands?

144 places on Spotwander: 36 churches, 40 forts & heritage, 19 wildlife, forests & gardens, 12 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 10 museums.

Which is the nearest church to Williston Highlands?

Cross Word Community Church, about 12 km by road; Church of Christ (13 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Williston Highlands?

Devil's Den, about 13 km by road; Dixie Highway From Gainesville to Ocala (1919) (35 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Williston Highlands?

Start in Williston Highlands, visit Deerpen Pond, then Goethe State Forest, then Lake Stafford, then Church of Christ, then Cross Word Community Church, and drive back — about 60 km by road in all.