Olustee Battlefield State Park- This park memorializes the site of Florida’s largest Civil War battle, which occurred on February 20, 1864. The annual Olustee Battle Reenactment is held over 3 days in mid February. Call 386-758-1312 for more information.
Osceola Nations Park – approximately 81,000 hectares (200,000 acres) of the original Florida is waiting to be explored in the Osceola National Forest. These sylvan woodlands and swamps offer several opportunities for a wide range of visitor experiences such as camping, hiking, swimming, fishing, hunting, wildlife viewing and much more.
O’Leno State Park – High Springs: One of Florida’s first state parks, O’Leno State Park was first established by the Civilian Conservation Corps in the 1930’s. The park is situated along the banks of the scenic Santa Fe River, a tributary of the Suwannee River, and consists sinkholes, hardwood hammocks, river swamps, and sandhills. As the river sequences through the park, it disappears underground and re-emerges over 5 kilometers (3 miles) away from the River Rise Preserve State Park. Ichitucnee, Ginnie, Poe, Blue – all are natural springs in and around High Springs.
Other attractions include Lake City Columbia County Historical Museum, Alligator Warrior Festival, Webb’s Antique Mall, Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center in White Springs (about 40 minutes), Suwanee River Jam ( music festival) in Live Oak is about 35-40 minutes.