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Springs & local gems to visit in Florida

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Florida springs are beautiful, most should be a secret but I will be sharing it with you CAUSE IM COOL if you promise you wont litter and be loud there…respect nature.
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Google Maps specific location for Florida Springs. Dont ruin it for us lol

 
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I need to go there next. Please be mindful of the local spots. Don't litter, don't play loud music and bring clutter. Respect native animals.
Ruth B. Kirby Gilchrist Blue Springs State Park · High Springs, Florida
 
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Semi natural spring, gotta go try it.Please be mindful of the local spots. Don't litter, don't play loud music and bring clutter. Respect native animals.
Juniper Springs Recreation Swimming Area, Marion County, FL · Astor, Florida
 
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Best family spring but of course there are alligators. Please be mindful of the local spots. Don't litter, don't play loud music and bring clutter. Respect native animals.
Tubing Kelly Park · Apopka, Florida
 
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Family friendly springs, still alligators in any body of water dont forget.Please be mindful of the local spots. Don't litter, don't play loud music and bring clutter. Respect native animals.
Kelly Park - Rock Springs · Apopka, Florida

On your way there gems 💎

Local hidden spots worth a visit on the way or around there like restaurants and tourist attractions

 
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Whimsical local gem. Looks like a fun place to visit with your little ones and take some cute pictures.
Whimzeyland · Safety Harbor, Florida
 
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It's a cutesy picnic-like restaurant, very cottage core. It would be perfect for photoshoots also.
The Back Porch Restaurant · Lake Alfred, Florida

not a spring but somewhere to swim

Places that are not natural springs but you can swim and enjoy your stay there, I love any blue water I can be in…

 
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A local Farm where you can go swimming. Please be mindful of the local spots. Don't litter, don't play loud music and bring clutter. Respect native animals.
Blue Lagoon Farm Miami · Homestead, Florida
 
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Not a spring but somewhere to snorkel for 90 minutes, you gotta book ahead. Please be mindful of the local spots. Don't litter, don't play loud music and bring clutter. Respect native animals.
Devil's Den Prehistoric Spring and Campground · Williston, Florida
 
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It's a sinkhole natural swimming pool full of mineral rich water. Planning to go there next winter.Please be mindful of the local spots. Don't litter, don't play loud music and bring clutter. Respect native animals.
Warm Mineral Springs Park · North Port, Florida
 
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Please take care of these places when you visit. They say there are little swim holes around here that only locals know and could be dangerous so I would say swim in public areas. Please be mindful of the local spots. Don't litter, don't play loud m...
Merritts Mill Pond

Beaches ive seen in TikTok

Dont destroy nature & local places, youve been warned

 
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They say the water is super calm and has a small town feeling. Please be mindful of the local spots. Don't litter, don't play loud music and bring clutter. Respect native animals.
Gasparilla Island
 
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White sand on this popular west coast Florida beach. Definitely worth a visit if you're exploring Florida. Please be mindful of the local spots. Don't litter, don't play loud music and bring clutter. Respect native animals.
Siesta Beach · Sarasota, Florida

Botanical gardens

beautiful botanical gardens if you enjoy seeing water and dont care about swimming…visit in winter time preferably

 
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No swim but beautiful sights. Perfect for winter or spring. Please be mindful of the local spots. Don't litter, don't play loud music and bring clutter. Respect native animals.
Cedar Lakes Woods and Gardens · Williston, Florida

State parks

Hiking, maybe swimming, maybe primitive spots you can enjoy without damaging nature

 
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I don't think you can swim there but it looks nice to walk through. Please be mindful of the local spots. Don't litter, don't play loud music and bring clutter. Respect native animals.
Devil's Millhopper Geological State Park · Gainesville, Florida

Places you can stay

Some I may have tried some dont

 
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It's close to Devils Den so it's perfect to plan a trip because you gotta plan accordingly to go there. Please be mindful of the local spots. Don't litter, don't play loud music and bring clutter. Respect native animals.
Blue Grotto Dive Resort · Williston, Florida
 
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Lodging with cute animals encounters and glamping. Please be mindful of the local spots. Don't litter, don't play loud music and bring clutter. Respect native animals.
Enchanted Oaks Farm And Lakehouse · Ocala, Florida