Attractions

Blue Spring State Park

Premier Florida manatee refuge: hundreds of manatees winter in the 72-degree spring run, most reliably seen Nov 15-Mar 15. Summer swimming/tubing in the spring, St. Johns River boat tours, hiking, camping and cabins. Phone 386-775-3663. Park frequently reaches capacity on winter and summer weekends. — NEARBY - Orange City, ~6 miles south of DeLand