Exploring the High Springs Area
Food scene
The Great Outdoors, under new ownership in 2021, is a local favorite, located in the heart of High Springs. They offer a more upscale experience, with southern classics, burgers, and steaks. They also have a full bar. The Great Outdoors is open Tuesday-Sunday.
73 locals recommend
Great Outdoors Restaurant
18587 High Springs Main StThe Great Outdoors, under new ownership in 2021, is a local favorite, located in the heart of High Springs. They offer a more upscale experience, with southern classics, burgers, and steaks. They also have a full bar. The Great Outdoors is open Tuesday-Sunday.
The High Springs Brewery is a fun place to grab a brew, get a bite to eat at the food trucks, listen to live music, play cornhole, or trivia. They are closed on Sundays. Check their website calendar for up-to-date events.
26 locals recommend
High Springs Brewing Company
18562 NW 237th StThe High Springs Brewery is a fun place to grab a brew, get a bite to eat at the food trucks, listen to live music, play cornhole, or trivia. They are closed on Sundays. Check their website calendar for up-to-date events.
For vegetarians, vegans, and gluten-free options, we recommend the Pink Flamingo Diner. Renovated in 2020, they also have a bar, coffee kiosk, mini-golf, and brunch Friday-Sunday. Check their website for music events.
27 locals recommend
The Diner
19726 US-441For vegetarians, vegans, and gluten-free options, we recommend the Pink Flamingo Diner. Renovated in 2020, they also have a bar, coffee kiosk, mini-golf, and brunch Friday-Sunday. Check their website for music events.
Florida Creamery High Springs
23629 US-27Bambi's Cafe is a long-time favorite for a light, healthy lunch offering vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free options. They have daily specials and local foods for sale, as well as baked goods for takeout. They are open Wednesday-Saturday.
15 locals recommend
Bambi's Country Market & Cafe
18592 High Springs Main StBambi's Cafe is a long-time favorite for a light, healthy lunch offering vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free options. They have daily specials and local foods for sale, as well as baked goods for takeout. They are open Wednesday-Saturday.
A newcomer to the High Springs dining scene, Spins offers sweet or savory Hungarian chimney cakes, as well as salads and sandwiches.
7 locals recommend
Spins: Sweet & Savory
23677 West U.S. Highway 27A newcomer to the High Springs dining scene, Spins offers sweet or savory Hungarian chimney cakes, as well as salads and sandwiches.
PEPPERONI'S PIZZERIA
19975 Northwest 244th StreetCilantro Tacos
15551 Northwest US Highway 441Bev's Burger's is a great option for those looking for a classic drive-through experience--with locals it's required eating on the way back from a long day at the springs.
10 locals recommend
Bev's Burger Café
18732 NW US Hwy 441Bev's Burger's is a great option for those looking for a classic drive-through experience--with locals it's required eating on the way back from a long day at the springs.
El Patio
60 High Springs Main StreetMoe's Southwest Grill
2941 W US Hwy 90Sonny's BBQ
2700 NE Waldo RdSightseeing
High Springs Museum
23760 NW 187th AveWe are 4 minutes from Oleno State Park, one of the first state parks in Florida built by the Civilian Conservation Corp in the 1930's. At Oleno, you can enjoy shoreside fishing, biking, 4 miles of hiking and equestrian trails, swimming, and exploring the sink where the Santa Fe River goes underground for three-and-a-half miles.
52 locals recommend
O'Leno State Park & River Rise
410 SE Oleno Park Rd We are 4 minutes from Oleno State Park, one of the first state parks in Florida built by the Civilian Conservation Corp in the 1930's. At Oleno, you can enjoy shoreside fishing, biking, 4 miles of hiking and equestrian trails, swimming, and exploring the sink where the Santa Fe River goes underground for three-and-a-half miles.
The Canoe Outpost in High Springs is also a 4-minute drive and is the closest place to rent kayaks. They also offer trips with shuttles and tours.
18 locals recommend
Canoe Outpost High Springs
21410 US-441The Canoe Outpost in High Springs is also a 4-minute drive and is the closest place to rent kayaks. They also offer trips with shuttles and tours.
One of our favorites! Lots of space to spread out.
124 locals recommend
Gilchrist Blue Springs State Park
7450 NE 60th StOne of our favorites! Lots of space to spread out.
The nearest boat ramp access to the Santa Fe River is 4 minutes south of us.
10 locals recommend
Santa Fe River
The nearest boat ramp access to the Santa Fe River is 4 minutes south of us.
Take an afternoon dip in the headspring with stone steps for entry... or for the more adventurous, follow the board walk to the large spring where you can swim against the current as water enters the spring from the aquifer.
179 locals recommend
Ichetucknee Springs State Park - Southern Entrance
U.S. 27Take an afternoon dip in the headspring with stone steps for entry... or for the more adventurous, follow the board walk to the large spring where you can swim against the current as water enters the spring from the aquifer.
Poe Springs Park
28800 NW 182nd AveRiver Rise Preserve State Park East Entrance
373 US Highway 27Rum 138
2070 SW County Rd 138. Rum Island is always a treat and great for paddlers.
San Felasco Hammock Preserve State Park
11101 Millhopper RdSweetwater Wetlands Park
325 SE Williston RdThe nearest outfitters for rentals, tours and trips on the river.
18 locals recommend
Canoe Outpost High Springs
21410 US-441The nearest outfitters for rentals, tours and trips on the river.
Anderson's Outdoor Adventures Santa Fe River Park
8500 FL-47Hidden Worlds Diving, LLC
6459 County Road 18Cave Dive Florida
27202 Northwest 203rd PlaceCave Country Dive Shop
19808 US-441BUFFALO JOE'S TUBE CENTER
9003 US-27Cedar Lakes Woods and Gardens
4990 NE 180th AveDevil's Den Prehistoric Spring
5390 NE 180th AveDevils Mill Hopper
Florida Museum of Natural History
3215 Hull RdHarn Museum of Art
3259 Hull RdCedar Key
Entertainment
Priest Theater
15 NW 1st StShopping
The nearest grocery store is Winn Dixie, located about 6 minutes south of us on 441, at the North edge of High Springs.
13 locals recommend
Winn-Dixie
20303 US-441The nearest grocery store is Winn Dixie, located about 6 minutes south of us on 441, at the North edge of High Springs.
Publix is about 15 minutes away just off I-75 in Alachua. You can use Instacart to order from Publix
27 locals recommend
Publix Super Market at Alachua Market Place
16193 NW US Hwy 441Publix is about 15 minutes away just off I-75 in Alachua. You can use Instacart to order from Publix
CVS
101 SW 34th StOn Fridays from 3-7 p.m., there is a Farmer's Market in downtown High Springs at the Railroad Pavillion.
6 locals recommend
High Springs Farmers Market
23517 NW 185th RdOn Fridays from 3-7 p.m., there is a Farmer's Market in downtown High Springs at the Railroad Pavillion.
Alachua County Farmers' Market
5920 NW 13th StUnique Notions..An Eclectic Market
23641 W U.S. Hwy 27Main Street Antique Mall
10 High Springs Main StWebbs Antique Mall
245 Southwest Webbs GlenAmazon Prime to order grocery delivery from Whole Foods in Gainesville.
18 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
3490 SW Archer RdAmazon Prime to order grocery delivery from Whole Foods in Gainesville.