Manatee Springs State Park
Approx. 35 miles40–45 minutes
Best Season: Winter for manatees; summer for swimming
Good for: Families, nature walks, springs
Why it’s cool:It is a first-magnitude spring with an 800-foot boardwalk and a direct connection to the Suwannee River—one of those places where the water, trees, and wildlife do most of the talking.
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Manatee Springs State Park
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