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Summary SlideSummary Slide Fast Facts Fast Facts Day 1: Wakulla Springs State ParkDay 1: Wakulla Springs State Park Day 1: HotelsDay 1: Hotels Day 1: DiningDay 1: Dining Day 2: Manatee Springs State ParkDay 2: Manatee Springs State Park Day 2: HotelsDay 2: Hotels Day 2: DiningDay 2: Dining Day 3: Rainbow Springs State Park…Day 3: Rainbow Springs State Park… Day 3: …and Silver Springs Nature Day 3: …and Silver Springs Nature

ParkPark Day 3: HotelsDay 3: Hotels Day 3: DiningDay 3: Dining Day 4: Ichetucknee Springs State ParkDay 4: Ichetucknee Springs State Park Day 4: HotelsDay 4: Hotels Day 4: DiningDay 4: Dining Fuel Costs Fuel Costs ReferencesReferences

Fast FactsFast Facts

Start:Start: Wakulla Springs State ParkWakulla Springs State Park3030°14’22”N, 84°18’37”W°14’22”N, 84°18’37”W

End:End: High SpringsHigh Springs 2929°49’28”N, 82°35’43”W°49’28”N, 82°35’43”W

Stats:Stats: 267 miles; 5 hours., 20 min.267 miles; 5 hours., 20 min.

Day 1:Day 1:Wakulla Springs State ParkWakulla Springs State Park

Park Fee Admission FeesPer Vehicle $4.00

Boat Tour FeesAdult Tour $6.00Child Tour $4.00(12 and under) Pontoon Charter $50.00Charter Boat Tour $200.00

Directions: 550 Wakulla Park Drive

Wakulla Springs, Florida 32327Phone: (850) 224-5950

Hours of Operation: 8 a.m. – Sundown daily

Year-Round

One of the world’s largest and One of the world’s largest and deepest freshwater springs, deepest freshwater springs,

Wakulla Springs.Wakulla Springs.

Day 1: HotelsDay 1: Hotels

Wakulla Springs Lodge550 Wakulla Park DrWakulla Springs, FL 32305(850) 561-7217

Amenities:• NO Television• Antique Furniture• Walk-In Closet

Red Roof Inn 2930 Hospitality St. Tallahassee, FL 32303 (850) 385-7884

Amenities:• Pet-Friendly• High Speed Internet Access

Best Western 3292 Coastal Highway Crawfordville, FL 32327(850) 926-3737

Amenities:• Pool• Fitness Center• High Speed Internet

Rates: Rates: Rates: $50 $80 $85-$105

Day 1: DiningDay 1: DiningBudget

McDonald’s 2605 Crawfordville HwyCrawfordville, FL (850) 926-9270

Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

Sonic Drive-In2859 Crawfordville Hwy Crawfordville, FL(850) 926-9292 Lunch | Dinner

Moderate

Huddle House2611 Crawfordville HwyCrawfordville, FL(850) 926-2346Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

Forgotten Coast Seafood2302 Crawfordville Hwy,Crawfordville, FL(850) 926-9727Lunch | Dinner

Luxury

Wakulla Springs Lodge 550 Wakulla Park Drive Wakulla Springs, FL (850) 224-5950 Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

Day 2: Day 2: Manatee Springs State ParkManatee Springs State Park

Park Admission FeePer Vehicle (no river use) $4.00(limit 8 per vehicle)Single Car Occupant $3.00

Motorcycle Fee1 or 2 persons $3.00

Diving Fee (Registration Req.)Spring diving, open $10.00 + taxWater, and cave diving

Pavilion Rental FeePer day $30.00 + tax(water + electricity available)

Manatee Springs State Park11650 N.W. 115th St.

Chiefland, Florida 32626Phone: (352) 493-6072

Hours of Operation: 8 a.m. – Sundown daily

Year-Round

Day 2: HotelsDay 2: Hotels

Holiday Inn Express 809 NW 21st AveChiefland, FL 32626(352) 493-9400

Amenities:• Pool & Whirlpool• High Speed Internet

Rates: $80

Suwannee Gables Motel 27659 SE Hwy 19 Old Town, Florida 32680(352) 542-7752

Amenities:• Pool• Direct River Access• Pet-Friendly

Rates: $190

Best Western 1125 N Young Blvd. Chiefland, FL 32626(352) 493-0663  

Amenities:• Pool• Volleyball• High Speed Internet

Rates: $90

Day 2: DiningDay 2: Dining

Budget

McDonalds 1416 N Young Blvd, Chiefland, FL(352) 493-1700Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

Hungry Howie’s Pizza25861 Se 19 Hwy, Old Town, FL(352) 542-2212Lunch | Dinner

Moderate

El Paso Mxcn Restaurant 10 S Main StChiefland, FL(352) 493-9003Lunch | Dinner

1998 Grill & Country Store 17110 NW Highway 19Fanning Springs, FL 32693(352) 463-1998Lunch | Dinner

Luxury

Bell's Restaurant & Catering 116 N Main St, Chiefland, FL(352) 493-4492Dinner

Day 3: Day 3: Rainbow Springs State Rainbow Springs State

Park…Park…Park Admission Fees

Per Person $1.00 Children Under 6 Free!

Camping FeesPer Night $19.00 (water + electric available)

Picnic Pavilion Rental Fees

Cleanup Deposit $30.00 (Reservation Required)

Hickory Pavilion Picnic Table $75.00(14 Available)

Directions:19158 SW 81st Pl. Rd.

Dunnellon, Florida 34432Phone: (352) 465-8555

Hours of Operation: 8 a.m. – Sundown daily

Year-Round

……and Silver Springs and Silver Springs Nature ParkNature Park

Park Admission FeesGeneral Admission $33.99Seniors (age 55+) $30.99Children (age 3-10)  $24.99  Children (age 0-2) Free!

Hours of Operation: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Year-Round

(Wild Waters Water Park open April to Sept.)

Directions: 5656 E. Silver Springs Blvd.Silver Springs, FL 34488(352) 236-2121

Day 3: HotelsDay 3: Hotels

Microtel Inn 1770 SW 134th St.Ocala, FL 34473(352) 307-1166 Amenities:• Pool • Satelite TV• High Speed Internet

Rates: $70

Ramada Inn 3810 Bonnie Heath Blvd Ocala, FL 34482 (352) 732-3131 Amenities:• Pool• High Speed Internet• Fitness Center

Rates: $130

La Quinta Inn & Suites3530 SW 36th AveOcala, FL 34474 (352) 861-1137 Amenities:• Premium Cable• High Speed Internet

Rates: $110

Day 3: DiningDay 3: DiningBudget

McDonalds 11232 N Williams St, Dunnellon, FL(352) 489-4620Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

Kentucky Fried Chicken11583 N. Williams St Dunnellon, FL(352) 489-5850Lunch | Dinner

Sonic Drive-In11351 N Williams St, Dunnellon, FL(352) 522-0038Lunch | Dinner

Moderate

Denny's5751 E Silver Springs BlvdSilver Springs, FL 34488(352) 236-1500Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

Snappy Tomato Pizza 5751 E Silver Springs BlvdSilver Springs, FL 34488(352) 236-1500Lunch | Dinner

Coach's Pub & Eatery11582 N Williams St, Dunnellon, FL(352) 489-1484Lunch | Dinner

Luxury

Bently’s Restaurant 11920 N. Florida Avenue Dunnellon, Florida 34434 (352) 465-5810 Lunch | Dinner

Day 4: Day 4: Ichetucknee Springs State Ichetucknee Springs State

ParkParkPark Admission Fee

Per Vehicle (no river use) $5.00(limit 8 per vehicle)Single Car Occupant $3.00

Motorcycle Fee1 or 2 persons $3.00

Canoeing Fee Year-Round $5.00

TubingPer Person $5.00Children Under 5 Free!

Directions:12087 S.W. US Hwy 27

Fort White, Florida 32038Phone: (386) 497-2511

Hours of Operation: 8 a.m. – Sundown daily

Year-Round

Day 4: HotelsDay 4: Hotels

Days Inn 16100 NW US Hwy 44 Alachua, FL 32615 (386) 462-3251

Amenities:• Pool • High Speed Internet

Rates: $70

High Springs Country Inn520 N.W. Santa Fe BlvdHigh Springs, FL 32643(386) 454-1565

Amenities:•High Speed Internet

Rates: $55

Grady House 420 NW 1st. Ave High Springs, FL 32655 (386) 454-2206

Amenities:• Bed & Breakfast • Wellness Spa• High Speed Internet

Rates: $110+

Day 4: DiningDay 4: DiningBudget

Subway19975 NW 244th St, High Springs, FL(386) 454-5302Lunch | Dinner

Floyd’s Diner615 NW Santa Fe Boulevard, High Springs, FL(386) 454-5775Lunch | Dinner

Moderate

Trombone Charley’s 25 1st AveHigh Springs, FL 32643(386) 454-5700Lunch | Dinner

Newberry's Backyard BBQ 125 NW 242nd StNewberry, FL 32669(352) 472-7260Lunch | Dinner

Luxury

Restaurante Deneno's 14960 NW 141st StAlachua, FL 32615(386) 418-1066Dinner

Fuel Costs Fuel Costs

Estimated Fuel Costs from Various Cities

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Winter Haven toHigh Springs

Tampa to HighSprings

Miami to HighSprings

CheapestGas: $2.97*

ReferencesReferences Attractions: Attractions:

http://www.floridastateparks.org/wakullaspringshttp://www.floridastateparks.org/wakullasprings http://www.floridastateparks.org/manateesprings/http://www.floridastateparks.org/manateesprings/ http://www.floridastateparks.org/rainbowsprings/http://www.floridastateparks.org/rainbowsprings/ http://silversprings.com/http://silversprings.com/ http://www.floridastateparks.org/ichetuckneesprings/http://www.floridastateparks.org/ichetuckneesprings/

HotelsHotels http://aaa.visitflorida.com/?zip=33880http://aaa.visitflorida.com/?zip=33880 http://maps.google.com/mapshttp://maps.google.com/maps

RestaurantsRestaurants http://maps.google.com/mapshttp://maps.google.com/maps

Fuel CostsFuel Costs http://www.fueleconomy.gov/http://www.fueleconomy.gov/ http://www.mapquest.com/http://www.mapquest.com/