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Silver Springs, FL

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Quick Take

Silver Springs was a quick stop, but the clear spring water, glass-bottom boats, manatee sighting, blooming azaleas, and old Florida history made it memorable. It blended a little childhood nostalgia with one of Florida’s classic roadside attractions, where the water is clear enough to see fish, underwater filming relics, and the spring run moving below the boat.

Places We Visited

Pick a stop to see its story and photos.

Silver Springs works best when it stays centered on the spring run itself, then lets the museum and boardwalk support it.

Silver Springs State Park

Silver Springs works best when it stays centered on the spring run itself, then lets the museum and boardwalk support it.

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Silver Springs, FL

Silver Springs State Park

On the way to Tallahassee, we made a quick stop at Silver Springs State Park. Silver Springs has been…