Florida Springs
About 1 hr by car from Orlando
Clear spring-fed rivers for tubing, kayaking and swimming with manatees in winter.
Why locals go
Crystal water that stays cool all year.
Visiting Orlando?
At 1 hr by car, it's easy to add a night or two here and still be back in Orlando for your flight home.
What to book
- Wekiwa Springs kayak
- Blue Spring manatees (November to March)
- Rock Springs tubing
Where to stay
One or two nights is enough for most people. Compare places to stay:
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For two
- Clear kayak tour at sunset
- Cabin by the river
With friends
- Tube Rock Springs Run
- Kayak and picnic day
When to go
Year-round, 72°F water.