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Located northwest of Gainesville, the City of Alachua is
a blend of old time charm and modern technology. Progress
Park, a large biotech research park, is located just south
of town. Yet Main Street retains a beautiful old-time feel
and is home to several gourmet restaurants. http://www.cityofalachua.com
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| Archer |
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Located southwest of Gainesville in Alachua County on SR
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| Branford |
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Located in southern region of Suwannee County on the banks
of the Suwannee River, Branford is the “Cave Diving Capital
of the World” http://www.townofbranford.com
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| Bronson |
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Greater Bronson area, just minutes from Fanning Springs Recreation
Park and Manatee Springs State Park, and central to the historic
towns of Chiefland, Williston, and Archer. Whether you seek
beautiful forests (Goethe State Forest and equine trails),
hiking, water sports, superb art & music (Cedar Key Seafood
Festival in mid-October), fine wine (Dakotah Winery in Chiefland),
antiques or just an overall perfect place for a vacation get-away,
our area offers something for everyone.
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| Cedar
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Cedar Key is one of the oldest ports in the state, but today
it has become a haven for artists and writers who find the
unspoiled environment inspirational to their work. Explore
the back bayous and enjoy the world-famous restaurants featuring
seafood fresh from local waters. Annually, thousands of visitors
come to enjoy the "Sidewalk Art Festival" in April,
the Fourth of July Celebration and the October Seafood Festival.
http://www.cedarkey.org
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| Chiefland |
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Chiefland, the "Gem of the Suwannee Valley," is
one of the best places to live in Florida. The city of 2,000
residents is the winner of the 2000 Florida Rural Community
of the Year Award. Chiefland is proud of its rural heritage
and farming remains an important way of life. Many visitors
choose the city for its Southern hospitality, beautiful parks
and diverse wildlife. Many newcomers have chosen to settle
in the area because of its pastoral lifestyle and beautiful
natural surroundings. http://www.chieflandchamber.com
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| Fanning
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What thousands of travelers see from the highway (US 19/98)
as they pass through Fanning Springs belies both its size
and uniqueness. This town of springs is also home to the historic
site of the 1836 Fort Fanning, sitting high on a Suwannee
River bluff. In 1936 it also became the site of the southernmost
bridge spanning the wild and historic Suwannee River. http://www.fanningspringsflorida.com/
- Fanning
Springs State Park
- Fort Fanning Historical Park
- Nature Coast State Trail - Fanning Springs Trailhead
- Suwannee River Trestle Bridge
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| Fort
White |
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Located in south Columbia County,is the home of the Ichetucknee
River, tubing capital of Florida. http://townoffortwhitefl.com
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| Gainesville |
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Located on I-75 in Alachua County, Gainesville is “Where
nature and culture meet”. http://www.visitgainesville.com
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| Havana |
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Just minutes northwest of Tallahassee, Havana is well known
for its many antique shops and art galleries. Over 30 shops
and galleries blend into Downtown Havana, pumping new life
into its many old tobacco warehouses. http://www.historichavana.com
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| High
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Located on US 441/41 in Northwest Alachua County, High Springs
is known as the "Friendliest Small Town" in Florida. http://www.highsprings.com
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| Inglis/Yankeetown |
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Inglis and Yankeetown are located just a short distance from
the beautiful Gulf of Mexico on the shores of the Withlacoochee
River in Levy County. One of Florida's truly unspoiled areas
on the Nature Coast offering unlimited outdoor recreation
for those who prefer a quiet, unhurried life. http://www.yankeetownflorida.com/
- Withlacoochee River
- Great fresh and saltwater fishing
- Lake Rousseau (Backwaters of the Withlacoochee)
- Gulf Hammock Wildlife Management Area
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| Jasper |
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Located in Hamilton County on US Highway 41. http://www.hamiltoncountyflorida.com
- Old Jail Museum
- Hamilton Jai-Alai and Poker
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| Lake
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Located in Columbia County at the crossroads of I-75 and
I-10, Lake City is the “Freshwater Recreation Capital of America”.
http://www.springsrus.com/
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| Lee |
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Located on US 90 just west of the Withlacoochee River, Lee
Florida is a quaint town on "The Loop"--a 100 mile
bicycle trail favored by Florida bicyclists. http://www.madisonfla.com
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| Live
Oak |
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Located in Suwannee County on US Highway 90, Live Oak is
in the middle of the Suwannee River Valley. http://www.cityofliveoak.org/
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| Madison |
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Located in Madison County, just off I-10. Known for its warm
hospitality and is a community proud of its heritage. http://www.madisonfla.com
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| Mayo |
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Located in Lafayette County on Highway 27
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| Micanopy |
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Located in Alachua County and Florida’s second-oldest town,
Micanopy, lies 13 miles south of Gainesville and features
antique, art and curio shops. http://www.welcometomicanopy.com/
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| Monticello |
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Located in Jefferson County, midway between Jacksonville
and Pensacola, Monticello is a walkable community recently
named one of Florida's best rural towns. http://www.cityofmonticello.us/
; http://www.co.jefferson.fl.us
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| Otter
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Located in Levy County, on Rt. 24 between Gainesville and
Cedar Key, lies Otter Creek, a small town where Hernando De
Soto once crossed.
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| Perry |
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Locating in Taylor County on US Highway 19, Perry is the
Forest Capital of Florida.
http://www.perryfl.com/
http://www.taylorcountychamber.com
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| Quincy |
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Located just west of Tallahassee, Quincy is truly the hub
city of Gadsden County. Voted an All American City 1996, it
has aggressively renovated its downtown square and continues
its efforts, having now grown to a nineteen block area.” http://www.gadsdencc.com/
; http://www.myquincy.net/news.php
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| Starke |
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Located in Bradford County, Starke is known for “The Sweetest
strawberries this side of heaven”.http://www.northfloridachamber.com/
; http://www.villageprofile.com/florida/bradfordco
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| Steinhatchee |
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Rustic fishing town located in Taylor County on the Gulf
of Mexico. http://www.steinhatchee.com
- Fishing and scalloping
- Steinhatchee Falls
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| Suwannee |
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Where the historic Suwannee River
meets the Gulf of Mexico. Known for great fishing and the friendly
natives, Suwannee is located in Dixie County. http://www.suwanneeriverchamber.com
- Houseboating
- Suwannee River Estuary
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| Tallahassee |
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Located in Leon County, Tallahassee is the center of Florida
government and with America’s largest concentration of original
plantations it makes the words “southern hospitality” come
to life. http://www.visittallahassee.com/
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| Trenton |
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Located in Gilchrist County on SR 26 west of Gainesville.
http://www.gilchristcounty.com
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| White
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Home to Florida’s Original Tourist Attraction, White Springs
is located in Hamilton County on US Highway 41. http://www.whitesprings.org
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| Williston |
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Williston, with its rich natural resources and world renown
diving at Devil's Den and Blue Grotto Springs, is located
in Florida's heartland. Williston is the gateway to Florida's
"Nature Coast" and is also part of "The Original
Florida". Southern charm and hospitality, along with
its vibrant history and vast wilderness make Williston one
of North Central Florida's most attractive destinations..
http://www.willistonfl.com
- Peanut Festival
- Horseman's Park hosts three major rodeos annually
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