ARTS & CULTURE NOR TH CENTRAL Take in artist-led exhibits year-round at Cedar Key Arts Center , nestled in the charming island town of Cedar Key. How about dinner and a show? At the Monticello Opera House in Monticello, feast while solving a “whodunit” at one of its interactive Murder Mystery Dinner Theater nights. In Tallahassee, wander through 190 years of Florida history at Goodwood Museum & Gardens , where opulent antebellum architecture and lush gardens provide a window into plantation life and the legacy of enslaved peoples. On the last Friday of the month, get an in-depth look at Gainesville’s artistic side during the self-guided ArtWalk Gainesville to see local galleries, artist studios, and cultural events. Nestled within Florida’s oldest inland town, Micanopy Historic District is steeped in quintessential Old Florida charm; antiques shops, artisan galleries, and stately homes offer a step back in time. GOODWOOD MUSEUM & GARDENS, TALLAHASSEE Goodwood Museum & Gardens ATTRACTIONS KEY TO SYMBOLS: = Certified Visitor Information Centers Eat, Drink & Nightlife BRONSON Black Prong Bar & Grill Enjoy craft cocktails and elegant dining at the Black Prong Bar & Grill CEDAR KEY Cedar Key Golf Cart Tours cedarkeygolfcarttours.com Guided Golf Cart Tours of Cedar Key, Florida. Learn about the history and charm of Cedar Key, FL. Dance Alive National Ballet dancealive.org Professional ballet company performing at home in Gainesville and on tour through US blackprong.com/barandgrill Florida Museum of Natural History floridamuseum.ufl.edu Inspiring people to care about life on Earth and make a positive difference in its future. CHATTAHOOCHEE Chattahoochee Main Street chattahoocheemainstreet.org Florida’s Scenic River City & gateway to the Apalachicola River! GAINESVILLE Covey Kitchen + Cocktails hoteleleo.com/covey-kitchen-cocktails Covey Kitchen + Cocktails offers handcrafted cocktails and an elegant culinary experience. Harn Museum of Art harn.ufl.edu North Central Florida Fine Art Museum at UF; 10 galleries; 3 gardens; café; store; free admission 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. Historic Haile Homestead hailehomestead.org 1856 Sea Island Cotton plantation famous for its Talking Walls, over 12,500 words dating to 1850s Gators Den Sports Grill gatorsdensportsgrill.com Casual, relaxed atmosphere with a diverse menu and bar specials. Matheson History Museum mathesonmuseum.org History museum focusing on Alachua County and its surrounding regions. Metro Diner Gainesville metrodiner.com/locations/florida/gainesville Metro Diner offers the best breakfast all day, comfort food for lunch & dinner, and friendly service CRAWFORDVILLE Big Bend Scenic Byway floridabigbendscenicbyway.org Explore undiscovered North Florida Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo sfcollege.edu/zoo Open Daily 9AM-3PM Things to Do ALACHUA Historic Main Street Alachua The heart of the City of Alachua FORT WHITE Get Up And Go Kayaking -Gilchrist Blue getupandgokayaking.com/locations/florida/ gilchrist-blue-springs Explore Hidden Springs on a Clear Kayak Tour from Rum Island! HAVANA Havana Main Street havanamainstreet.com Quaint and historic, Havana is Florida’s Friendliest Small Town filled with unique and local shops. cityofalachua.com/discover/tour-alachua/historic-main-street BRONSON Black Prong Adventures Trail Rides Family friendly horseback trail rides and carriage tours in North Central FL Paddling Adventures -Ichetucknee Springs ichetuckneesprings.com The only tube, kayak, canoe & stand up paddleboard rental inside Ichetucknee Springs State Park. HIGH SPRINGS Ginnie Springs Outdoors ginniespringsoutdoors.com Relax year-round in Florida’s unspoiled wilderness. blackprongadventures.com O’Leno State Park GAINESVILLE Cade Museum for Creativity & Invention cademuseum.org The museum for taking things apart, connecting the dots, and thinking out louder. floridastateparks.org/park/oleno This rustic camping park features sinkholes, hardwood hammocks, river swamps, and sandhills. 44 • VISITFLORIDA.COM
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