Abigail & Levi
Things To Do
Gainesville
Gainesville is the most populous city in North Central Florida and offers a wide variety of things to do. From the Kanapaha Botanical Gardens, to Escapology Escape Rooms, to shopping at boutiques and antiques, Gainesville offers something for everyone. Feel free to explore everything this city has to offer!
Tampa
This major Florida city is jam-packed with opportunities for amazing experiences! From catching a home game of the Tampa Tarpons, to a fun-filled day at Busch Gardens, to playing at Laser Ops' 24,000 square feet facility, you are sure to have a blast!
Old Hickory Country Store & Bakery
Old Hickory Country Store & Bakery is a family operated home bakery in Chiefland. They sell freshly baked artisan breads and pastries. Abby finds the Dark Chocolate Raspberry Muffins to be absolutely exquisite. She would reimburse handsomely the soul who manages to procure its secret recipe.
Cedar Key
Cedar Key is a quaint town nestled on the Gulf of Mexico. It offers a small beach, dining options on the water, a park with a playground by the water, and rental options for kayaking and paddle boarding. If the water is nice, you can kayak/paddle board to a small island not far off the coast. Cedar Key also offers boat tours.
Springs at Florida State Parks
This area of Florida is home to many different freshwater springs and state parks, perfect for swimming, kayaking, paddle-boarding, and more! Feel free to peruse which park is closest to your place of stay and aligns with your interests. Some of Abby's favorite memories from visiting Chiefland are exploring the springs and having fun in the water! Some springs close to Chiefland are Manatee Springs, Fanning Springs, and Ichetucknee Springs.
Crystal River
Crystal River is a beautiful town with spring-fed rivers, warm Gulf water, and fun little shops and coffee stops! Boat tours and snorkeling tours are offered here, or even clear-bottom kayak tours. Abby likes the coffee from Cattle Dog Coffee Roasters and swimming and paddle-boarding in the river. Unfortunately, manatee-related activities will likely not be offered in August.
Devil's Den Prehistoric Spring and Campground
This underground spring is hidden within a 120-foot wide cave and offers snorkeling and scuba rentals. Levi and Abby have visited here, and loved observing the fish and turtles!
Cedar Lakes Woods and Gardens
A century-old abandoned limerock quarry transformed into a 20-acre botanical garden.