6. Silver Springs State Park
This 4,800-acre park in Marion County east of Ocala in Central Florida is home to one of the country’s largest freshwater springs. Here you can see Mammoth Spring, take in the underwater sights from a glass-bottom boat, tour the gardens, visit the historic buildings, go paddling down the Silver River, and hiking through the forest. Grab a bite at the restaurant and learn something at the educational Silver River Museum and Environmental Education Center.
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