Explore High Springs

Come enjoy our good nature. High Springs grew up around the Savannah, Florida and Western Railroad maintenance facility for its many steam locomotives. At one time, a dozen tracks crossed Main Street, leading to a roundhouse, maintenance shed and storage buildings. Most of the town’s older homes were built by the railroad to house its employees. The steam trains are long gone, but High Springs has been reborn as a center for outdoor activities and antiques shopping.

Things to See and Do

Although paddling the Santa Fe River makes for a great day trip, there is a lot more to see and do here. You can shop historic downtown High Springs, hike O’Leno State Park, tube down the Ichetucknee, bike the Branford Greenway, or relax at Ginnie or Poe Springs. The area’s crystal-clear springs also make us a world-famous destination for snorkelers and scuba divers. More…

Where to Stay

Not interested in camping? No problem. High Springs offers a number of motels and bed-and-breakfasts, such as the historic Grady House and Rustic Inn. You’ll find 50s-style motels like the Cadillac and High Springs Country Inn right here on US-441, as well as several major chain motels at I-75 Exit 399 in Alachua. No matter what you are looking for, there is something to meet your needs. More…

Where to Eat

High Springs is fortunate to have an outstanding restaurant, the Great Outdoors Cafe, serving both lunch and dinner. For breakfast, you can join the locals at Alice’s. There is a Hardees, Subway and several smaller restaurants in town, as well as several fast-food and more traditional restaurants in nearby Alachua. We even have our own microbrewery at the Spring House Tavern, where you can treat yourself to Naked Ed’s Pale Ale. More…

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