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White Springs is a town in Hamilton County, Florida, United States, on the Suwannee River. The population was 777 at the 2010 census, down from 819 at the 2000 census. Home of the annual Florida Folk Festival, it is a tourist destination noted for historic charm, antique shops and river recreation.
1. Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center State Park
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4.5 based on 197 reviews
Reviewed By sandraleed
heading home from 5 months on the road and found this beautiful State Park and we will be returning. Its wonderful, easy on and off, large spacious spots and you can even leave car hooked up if pull through. Beautiful spot. We were in a 37' motor home towing a car.
2. Florida Nature and Heritage Center
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4.5 based on 6 reviews
Learn all about Florida history at this information center run by the state park service.
3. Big Shoals State Park
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4.5 based on 56 reviews
Reviewed By slowcoachFL - Kissimmee, United States
What a wonderful afternoon! We entered through the Big Shoals entrance and went down the dirt road which was well-maintained. The parking lot is paved and there are nice, clean restrooms before you head down the trail. We ate our lunch at one of the half dozen or so picnic tables and then headed down the trail with our dog. The trail is just beautiful: well-shaded and serene, right along the riverbank. Not many elevation changes, but there are exposed roots and some stretches that were covered in pine needles and could possibly be slippery. I don't recommend flip flops, but laced sneakers should be just fine. There were even a couple complimentary walking sticks available at the entrance. :) As we got closer to the shoals, we could actually HEAR the water - not a typical sound in flat Florida! The water was low, which didn't make for rapids but made for a series of very small waterfalls that were soothing and so enjoyable. It was a welcome break from the hustle and bustle of Orlando - we really look forward to going back!
4. Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center
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4.5 based on 12 reviews
Reviewed By darlenec784 - Valley Center, United States
I knew the music, did not know Stephen Foster wrote all of it. I sang all these songs growing up, Oh, Susanna, Camptown Races, etc. This was a small but well worth it museum. The grounds are beautiful. The bell tower, one of a kind. If you are visiting the north part of Florida you should make time to visit this museum and park.
5. Big Shoals Trail
6. Gar Pond
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3.0 based on 3 reviews
Bike trail popular for its scenic river views.
7. Suwannee Hardware & Feed
Lots of home made items at the Historical Adams Country Store, Est. 1865, in White Springs, FL Now home of Suwannee Hardware and Feed, There's Bowls, Jewelry, Cutting Boards, Forged in Fire, Ant Hill Artwork, Soaps, Candles, Mayhaw Jelly, Fudge, Knick knicks, Antiques, Honey, and of course Hunting, Fishing and Hardware Supplies, Way to much to list. Come Visit
8. American Canoe Adventure
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5.0 based on 13 reviews
9. Bienville Plantation
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5.0 based on 3 reviews
