Micanopy Historical Society Museum - 4 Things to Know Before Visiting
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About Micanopy Historical Society Museum
Micanopy Historical Society was founded in 1983 after the Micanopy Historic District was nominated to the National Register of Historic Places by its nomination committee.
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Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park
1.95km from Micanopy Historical Society Museum
Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park is a Florida State Park. The area is crossed by both I-75 and U.S. 441 (which has a scenic outlook ramp).
Lake Wauburg
3.39km from Micanopy Historical Society Museum
Lake Wauburg provides an enjoyable outdoor recreational area for the University of Florida community and other visitors. The crystal clear waters are great for swimming, fishing, and boating. There are five miles of trails along shoreline with ample wildlife like raccoons and turtles. Visitors can enjoy canoe rentals, beach volleyball courts, disc golf, picnic shelters, a playground, as well as basketball and tennis courts. It also offers musical events throughout the year.
Paynes Prairie
9.93km from Micanopy Historical Society Museum
Paynes Prairie, is an incredibly unique and lush landscape. Spanning 18 sq miles, the prairie harbours a variety of plants and wildlife and has rare bird sightings. As it offers fantastic wildlife-spotting opportunities, Paynes Prairie boasts activities such as canoeing, boating, camping and much more. Indeed, avid hikers can take on the South Rim’s 22-mile long trail with its 10 overlooks. Home to gators and other reptilian lifeforms, exploring the area is truly a good experience.
Prairie Creek Preserve
10.97km from Micanopy Historical Society Museum
Prairie Creek Preserve is a beautiful and diverse swath of land, which covers more than 8,000 acres and is home to a variety of habitats ranging from cypress swamps to wet prairies and mesic flats. Among the many wildlife that call this area home are alligators, white-tailed deer, bald eagles, and threatened species like the gopher tortoise. It offers visitors plenty for exploration with trails for hiking, biking and horseback riding. Fishing is also allowed within certain parts.
Gainesville-Hawthorne State Trail
11.14km from Micanopy Historical Society Museum
The Gainesville-Hawthorne State Trail is a protected state park with a length of 16 miles (26 km) running from the Boulware Springs Water Works in Gainesville to Hawthorne.
Orange Lake
11.21km from Micanopy Historical Society Museum
Orange Lake is a recreational paradise located in Alachua County, Florida. With its crystal clear waterfront access, Orange Lake is a great place for swimming, kayaking, fishing and more. The many nearby parks provide plentiful opportunities for exploration and relaxation. Orange Lake also features an extensive nature center with live exhibits of local fish and other wildlife. Altogether, Orange Lake provides a perfect respite from the hustle and bustle of city life.
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