Florida Vacations - Lake City

Lake City & White Springs

Lake City Florida

Lake City provides a good base for a North Central Florida vacation as it offers a variety of attractions, services and facilities in close proximity to some of the region's scenic rivers and springs.

It is the commercial and administrative center of Columbia County and its strategic location on intersecting major routes is part of the reason the city is known as the "Gateway to Florida."

The town combines the appeal of small community living with the conveniences of larger city life.

Residents in the nearby areas, such as nearby Fort White, enjoy Lake City's dining and shopping. White Springs is located 14 miles (20km) north of Lake City and is named for the springs located on the upper Suwannee River that are the result of water bubbling up though sulfur deposits.

Visitors are attracted to the town and surrounding areas for the scenic beauty of the waterways, outdoor activities and historical events.

White Springs hosts the oldest state folk festival in America, the Florida Folk Festival.  Its tranquil rural setting, gentle streams and bubbling springs is a perfect backdrop for outdoor and cultural activities. 

The Suwannee River is a popular setting for outdoor enthusiasts with lots of activities available for visitors. Nearby Big Shoals State Forest is the location of Florida's only whitewater rafting (seasonal).  The Stephen Foster State Folk Culture Center honors the memory of Stephen Foster, composer of many early American folk songs such as  "The Old Folks At Home" and "Oh Susanna". 

Classes at the centre demonstrate the creation of arts and crafts from raw materials as traditional and contemporary crafts people practice their art and give demonstrations.

Getting There & Getting Around

The area has regional airports at Tallahassee, Gainsville and Williston with services provided by AirTran Airways. Amtrak stops at Lake City Station.

  Lake City vacation highlights :: getting the most from your Lake City vacation

Bell tower photo courtesy Stephen Foster State Park

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