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One of America’s largest springs is protected within Silver Springs State Park, and visitors can explore the area's natural beauty by boat, foot or horseback. Glass bottom boats were invented here and still provide an ideal vantage point for enjoying the natural beauty of this first-magnitude spring.

This historical intersection reveals itself where the Suwannee and Withlacoochee rivers meet. On foot or by canoe, experiencing the park’s historical significance is its own timeless reward.

Hundreds of manatees make this park their home for the winter, and viewing these gentle giants from the spring's overlooks is a rare experience. The refreshing 72-degree waters of Blue Spring State Park greet visitors at this gem along the St. Johns River.

Take a dip in the first-magnitude spring, walk the natural limestone bridge that crosses the spring run, or picnic under the shade of the oak trees with their swaying Spanish moss.

Enjoy stunning blue-green spring waters under ancient oaks on the historic Suwannee River. Fanning Springs is an inviting source of cool, clear, crisp water that has attracted people for thousands of years.