Kira's Forest Guidebook
Food Scene
Restaurants around the forest
foodie delight in the forest - Smoked meat tacos, and gyros are what we crave! Fresh produce and friendly people - it's our favorite.
Odd Todd's
13398 FL-19foodie delight in the forest - Smoked meat tacos, and gyros are what we crave! Fresh produce and friendly people - it's our favorite.
Square Meal
14100 FL-19Salt Springs Pizza
14100 FL-19Delicious pizza, calzones and more.
* There are 2 Castaways, go to the one above the Black water Inn. 1/2 hour away overlooking the St John's River*
Great food and drinks on the water in a casual atmosphere. 2nd floor of the fancier Blackwater Inn. St John's River
8 moradores locais recomendam
Castaways Restaurant
23525 FL-40* There are 2 Castaways, go to the one above the Black water Inn. 1/2 hour away overlooking the St John's River*
Great food and drinks on the water in a casual atmosphere. 2nd floor of the fancier Blackwater Inn. St John's River
Nice breakfast and lunch place with an old fashioned candy store next door. Good stop on the way to Silver Springs.
Jan's River Park Cafe
2771 Northeast 102nd Avenue RoadNice breakfast and lunch place with an old fashioned candy store next door. Good stop on the way to Silver Springs.
Old Florida/southern cuisine. Great stop for an early supper on the weekends when they typically have some old timing music in the dining room. About 35 minutes drive away NW.
22 moradores locais recomendam
The Yearling Restaurant
14531 Co Rd 325Old Florida/southern cuisine. Great stop for an early supper on the weekends when they typically have some old timing music in the dining room. About 35 minutes drive away NW.
Ivies Country Cafe
Small Town cafe. breakfast /lunch about 35 minutes away in Orange Springs.
Cute, historic town with quaint cafes and antique shops. Most shops open on the weekends only, but a great stop on the way to Paynes Prairie, or Gainesville for a bite.
54 moradores locais recomendam
Micanopy
Cute, historic town with quaint cafes and antique shops. Most shops open on the weekends only, but a great stop on the way to Paynes Prairie, or Gainesville for a bite.
Sightseeing
Beautiful park and salty spring headwaters 5 minutes away. Bring your snorkel and marvel at crystal clear waters full of fish and blue crabs! 72° year round.
43 moradores locais recomendam
Salt Springs Recreation Area
13851 FL-19Beautiful park and salty spring headwaters 5 minutes away. Bring your snorkel and marvel at crystal clear waters full of fish and blue crabs! 72° year round.
Beautiful park with trails and crystal clear spring water. Bring a snorkel and enjoy abundant wildlife. 15 minutes from cabin.
69 moradores locais recomendam
Área de recreação de Silver Glen Springs
5271 FL-19Beautiful park with trails and crystal clear spring water. Bring a snorkel and enjoy abundant wildlife. 15 minutes from cabin.
Gorgous park at spring headwaters. Swim in the crystal clear pool, hike the boardwalk or paddle one of the best canoe runs in the U.S. Juniper run. This paddle is a true Florida experience.
82 moradores locais recomendam
Juniper Springs
Gorgous park at spring headwaters. Swim in the crystal clear pool, hike the boardwalk or paddle one of the best canoe runs in the U.S. Juniper run. This paddle is a true Florida experience.
Beautiful spring head waters to swim and enjoy abundant wildlife. Pretty park with trails and more.
48 moradores locais recomendam
Alexander Springs
49525 County Rd 445Beautiful spring head waters to swim and enjoy abundant wildlife. Pretty park with trails and more.
Gorgous park with glass bottom boat rides, kayak/canoe rentals, gardens, museum, and more.
218 moradores locais recomendam
Parque Estadual Silver Springs
5656 East Silver Springs BoulevardGorgous park with glass bottom boat rides, kayak/canoe rentals, gardens, museum, and more.
$25 to launch your boat into Salt Run. Local tip: many people launch their boat, anchor at the swim rope and swim into Salt Springs to enjoy the clear, cool spring water.
7 moradores locais recomendam
Salt Springs Run Marina & Landing Inc
25711 NE 134th Pl$25 to launch your boat into Salt Run. Local tip: many people launch their boat, anchor at the swim rope and swim into Salt Springs to enjoy the clear, cool spring water.
Rodman Dam
Rodman Dam RoadGreat dock and shore fishing with bathroom facilities. *Crowded on weekends, so go early*
Bring your off road toys or rent one of there's for a fun day of Florida mudding.
9 moradores locais recomendam
Hog Waller Mud BOG & ATV
454 Co Rd 310Bring your off road toys or rent one of there's for a fun day of Florida mudding.
Weekly exersions to springs around the forest. Awesome way to get on the water and explore Florida's incredible nature. Guests from children to adult have paddled with manatees, monkies and other FL fauna. Daytrip packages often include lunch/snacks. A truly unique experience.
6 moradores locais recomendam
Latitude 29 Paddle Board Co.
85 Ava WayWeekly exersions to springs around the forest. Awesome way to get on the water and explore Florida's incredible nature. Guests from children to adult have paddled with manatees, monkies and other FL fauna. Daytrip packages often include lunch/snacks. A truly unique experience.
Across the highway from Silver Glen Springs is the Yearling Trail. This historic property was the inspiration for Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings book, " The Yearling."
Yearling Trail
Florida 19Across the highway from Silver Glen Springs is the Yearling Trail. This historic property was the inspiration for Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings book, " The Yearling."
Connecting to The Yearling Trail and near Silver Glen Springs is the Pat's Island Trail. This historic property was the inspiration for Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings book, " The Yearling." There is a sink hole, various biomes and you can even pay tribute to the Long Family at their pioneer era cemetary.
Pats Island Trailhead
F R 51Connecting to The Yearling Trail and near Silver Glen Springs is the Pat's Island Trail. This historic property was the inspiration for Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings book, " The Yearling." There is a sink hole, various biomes and you can even pay tribute to the Long Family at their pioneer era cemetary.
Salt Springs Observation Trail
Northeast 132 StreetNice, shorter loop trail for beginner hikers and families
Lake Eaton Trail goes in a loop along Lake Eaton, or if you want a shorter hike, go to the sink hole and head back via the parking lot.
Lake Eaton Trail Head
Lake Eaton Trail goes in a loop along Lake Eaton, or if you want a shorter hike, go to the sink hole and head back via the parking lot.
The Florida Trail is one of eleven National Scenic Trails in the United States. It currently runs 1,000 miles (1,600 km), with 300 miles (480 km) planned, from Big Cypress National Preserve (between Miami and Naples , Florida along the Tamiami Trail ) to Fort Pickens at Gulf Islands National Seashore , Pensacola Beach. There are MANY legs of this trail to explore throughout the forest. If you have 2 cars, consider parking one at the end, for a one way trip.
Florida Trail
Florida 19The Florida Trail is one of eleven National Scenic Trails in the United States. It currently runs 1,000 miles (1,600 km), with 300 miles (480 km) planned, from Big Cypress National Preserve (between Miami and Naples , Florida along the Tamiami Trail ) to Fort Pickens at Gulf Islands National Seashore , Pensacola Beach. There are MANY legs of this trail to explore throughout the forest. If you have 2 cars, consider parking one at the end, for a one way trip.
nice, easy trail through the woods off hwy 19 towards Rodman.
Caravelle Ranch Wildlife Management Area
Florida 19nice, easy trail through the woods off hwy 19 towards Rodman.
Our nation's oldest city (est 1565) is just an hour away on the Atlantic Ocean.
821 moradores locais recomendam
St. Augustine
Our nation's oldest city (est 1565) is just an hour away on the Atlantic Ocean.
Shopping and historic Ravine Gardens (known for spectacular azaleas in the early spring) is just 30 minutes away on the St John's River
17 moradores locais recomendam
Palatka
Shopping and historic Ravine Gardens (known for spectacular azaleas in the early spring) is just 30 minutes away on the St John's River
Shopping and many parks. Ocala is recognized as the horse capital of Florida and is second in the nation to Kentucky.
52 moradores locais recomendam
Ocala
Shopping and many parks. Ocala is recognized as the horse capital of Florida and is second in the nation to Kentucky.
30 minutes away, great hiking for the family in a sink hole with lovely spring fed stream at the bottom.
34 moradores locais recomendam
Parque Estadual dos Jardins do Ravine
1600 Twigg St30 minutes away, great hiking for the family in a sink hole with lovely spring fed stream at the bottom.
Old Florida at it's best. Famous author Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings home in the Orange Grove. Author of The Yearling, Cross Creek, The Sojourner, South Moon Under +++ See and hear how she lived in 1930s small town Florida.
18 moradores locais recomendam
Parque Estadual Histórico Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings
County Road 325Old Florida at it's best. Famous author Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings home in the Orange Grove. Author of The Yearling, Cross Creek, The Sojourner, South Moon Under +++ See and hear how she lived in 1930s small town Florida.
Nightly show at sundown when 400,000 + bats emerge from the UF bat houses over the lake, UF gardens and walking path. *bats typically won't emerge if temps are under 60 degrees*
59 moradores locais recomendam
UF Bat Houses
Museum RoadNightly show at sundown when 400,000 + bats emerge from the UF bat houses over the lake, UF gardens and walking path. *bats typically won't emerge if temps are under 60 degrees*
if you're headed to Gainesville, be sure to learn about Florida's Natural History and see the incredible butterfly building. This is a must stop on the UF campus and wonderful in conjunction with the UF Bat Houses. About an hour away.
134 moradores locais recomendam
Museu de História Natural da Flórida
3215 Hull Rdif you're headed to Gainesville, be sure to learn about Florida's Natural History and see the incredible butterfly building. This is a must stop on the UF campus and wonderful in conjunction with the UF Bat Houses. About an hour away.
About an hour away. Explore the many trailheads and wonderful visitor center at one of the only place in Florida where wild bison, horses and alligators can be viewed.
102 moradores locais recomendam
Parque Estadual da Reserva Paynes Prairie
100 Savannah BlvdAbout an hour away. Explore the many trailheads and wonderful visitor center at one of the only place in Florida where wild bison, horses and alligators can be viewed.
Resort, restaurant, spa, horses! Just west of Gainesville.
133 moradores locais recomendam
World Equestrian Center
1750 Northwest 80th AvenueResort, restaurant, spa, horses! Just west of Gainesville.
Bars
local watering holes
Cactus Jacks
23740 NE Hwy 314Fun honkey tonk in the forest. Good drinks and entertainment.
88 Store And Pub
14280 NE 203rd Avenue RdFun beer / wine honky tonk.
Weddings
Beautiful family owned event venue less than 5 minutes from the cabin. Outdoor weddings in the forest are magical at this historic property
Lodge and Gardens
24900 Northeast 147 PlaceBeautiful family owned event venue less than 5 minutes from the cabin. Outdoor weddings in the forest are magical at this historic property
This is my team! We do on-location hairstyling and airbrush makeup for pbotography, film, events and weddings. We give discounts on beauty services to guests staying at our partnered Airbnbs.
Onsite Muse Premier Hairstylist & Makeup Artist
201 E Hennepin AveThis is my team! We do on-location hairstyling and airbrush makeup for pbotography, film, events and weddings. We give discounts on beauty services to guests staying at our partnered Airbnbs.