NORTH CENTRA L MARJORIE KINNAN RAWLINGS HISTORIC STATE PARK, CROSS CREEK Michael Duncan CULTURE The Cotton Club Museum and Cultural Center in Gainesville preserves the legacy of African American culture and jazz history, showcasing exhibits celebrating its dynamic past. Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings Historic State Park in Cross Creek provides tours of the acclaimed author’s homestead, giving visitors insights into her Pulitzer Prize-winning works. Gadsden Arts Center and Museum in Quincy explores regional art through exhibitions and educational programs. Get a glimpse of pre-Columbian history through interpretive trails and archaeological sites at Letchworth-Love Mounds Archaeological State Park in Tallahassee. Honor heroes on The Civil Rights Heritage Walk in Tallahassee, which commemorates pivotal moments in the struggle for civil rights and shares the stories of activists who shaped Florida’s history. GADSDEN ARTS CENTER & MUSEUM, QUINCY Gadsden Arts Center & Museum ATTRACTIONS KEY TO SYMBOLS: = Certified Visitor Information Centers Eat, Drink & Nightlife BRONSON blackprong.com/barandgrill Enjoy craft cocktails and Southern fusion dining at the Black Prong Bar & Grill CRAWFORDVILLE Big Bend Scenic Byway floridabigbendscenicbyway.org Explore undiscovered North Florida Harn Museum of Art harn.ufl.edu North Central Florida Fine Art Museum at UF; 10 galleries; 3 gardens; café; store; free admission. Black Prong Bar & Grill Historic Haile Homestead FORT WHITE Get Up And Go Kayaking -Gilchrist Blue getupandgokayaking.com/locations/ gilchrist-blue-springs Ultimate Clear Kayaking adventure to multiple springs along the Santa Fe River and Gilchrist Blue ichetuckneesprings.com The only tube, kayak, canoe & stand up paddleboard rental inside Ichetucknee Springs State Park. hailehomestead.org 1856 Sea Island Cotton plantation famous for its Talking Walls, over 12,500 words dating to 1850s GAINESVILLE Covey Kitchen + Cocktails hoteleleo.com/dining Covey Kitchen + Cocktails offers hand-crafted cocktails and an elegant culinary experience. Kanapaha Botanical Gardens kanapaha.org Come see the “Best of Attractions in Gainesville, Florida” comprised of 24 major collections. Paddling Adventures -Ichetucknee Springs Matheson History Museum Gators Den Sports Grill gatorsdensportsgrill.com Casual, relaxed atmosphere with a diverse menu and bar specials mathesonmuseum.org History museum focusing on Alachua County and its surrounding regions. GAINESVILLE Cade Museum for Creativity & Invention cademuseum.org Spark creativity and invention. Revolutionize art and science. Monica’s Cococastile Soap soapmakermonica.com Organic body products Things To Do ALACHUA Historic Main Street Alachua visitalachua.org/mainstreetalachua The heart of the City of Alachua North Central Florida Blues Society Dance Alive National Ballet dancealive.org Professional ballet company performing at home in Gainesville and on tour through US ncfblues.org A non-profit organization dedicated to the preservation, cultivation, and promotion of Blues. Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo sfcollege.edu/zoo Open Daily 9AM-3PM CHIEFLAND Manatee Springs State Park floridastateparks.org/park/manatee-springs Popular for snorkeling and scuba diving, the headwaters of the spring are a great spot for swimming. Florida Museum of Natural History floridamuseum.ufl.edu Inspiring people to care about life on Earth and make a positive difference in its future. 44 • VISITFLORIDA.COM
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