Rooterville Guidebook

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Rooterville Guidebook

Melrose/Keystone Heights-Artsy Small Town USA

Our little towns of Melrose and Keystone Heights are little, rural communities with lots to offer. Kayak on the many lakes, do the art walks on Friday nights, enjoy eating at our local restaurants. Goldhead State Park is nearby, a hiking/bike trail that is paved and beautiful is 2 miles away. Gas, snacks & more are close by. Semi-fine dining at Bluewater Bay restaurant will give you a taste of local flavor. There are plenty of fast food and local diners to eat out, shop for groceries and we have a vending machine with a variety of snacks and drinks too.
St. Augustine, the nation’s oldest city, also holds the distinction of being one of the nation’s most charming. Take the trolley tours for a full experience. It's a great way to spend the day. St Augustine is only a little over an hour away.
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St. Augustine
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St. Augustine, the nation’s oldest city, also holds the distinction of being one of the nation’s most charming. Take the trolley tours for a full experience. It's a great way to spend the day. St Augustine is only a little over an hour away.

Wildlife Rescue

Lubee Bat Conservancy is a non-profit organization dedicated to saving bats and their habitats through research, conservation, and education, with a focus on children and community engagement.
Lubee Bat Conservancy
1309 NW 192nd Ave
Lubee Bat Conservancy is a non-profit organization dedicated to saving bats and their habitats through research, conservation, and education, with a focus on children and community engagement.
Carson Springs is a conservation and educational facility and we rescue exotic animals in need.
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Carson Springs Wildlife Conservation Foundation
County Road 225
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Carson Springs is a conservation and educational facility and we rescue exotic animals in need.

Family Activities

Family park with a giant playground.
Keystone Beach
565 S Lawrence Blvd
Family park with a giant playground.
Gainesville is home to UF and all of the activities that come with a College town. Sports games, events at the theatre, campus tours, it is a hub of activity of all kinds. Lots of great places to eat too!
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University of Florida
1310 Museum Rd
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Gainesville is home to UF and all of the activities that come with a College town. Sports games, events at the theatre, campus tours, it is a hub of activity of all kinds. Lots of great places to eat too!

Sightseeing

Etoniah Creek WMA includes more than 7,185 acres in northern Putnam County.
George's Lake Trail
Etoniah Creek WMA includes more than 7,185 acres in northern Putnam County.
The garden's peak flowering period is azalea season, January through March. The hundreds of azaleas have a rolling bloom and top out with 50% to 60% of the plants blooming simultaneously. The season is variable based on weather conditions.
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Parque Estatal de los Jardines del Barranco
1600 Twigg St
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The garden's peak flowering period is azalea season, January through March. The hundreds of azaleas have a rolling bloom and top out with 50% to 60% of the plants blooming simultaneously. The season is variable based on weather conditions.
A beautiful place for a hike and to enjoy wildlife including birding.
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Mike Roess Gold Head State Park
6239 State Rd 21
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A beautiful place for a hike and to enjoy wildlife including birding.
Art and history buffs will love a visit to historic Micanopy.
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Micanopy
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Art and history buffs will love a visit to historic Micanopy.
The Butterfly Rainforest at UF is our top pick of things to do while you're here! We LOVE this beautiful place with the amazing butterflies. If you need to go out, this is the place to go. Gainesville has plenty of terrific restaurants to make it a day.
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Bosque de mariposas en el Museo de Historia Natural de Florida
3215 Hull Rd
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The Butterfly Rainforest at UF is our top pick of things to do while you're here! We LOVE this beautiful place with the amazing butterflies. If you need to go out, this is the place to go. Gainesville has plenty of terrific restaurants to make it a day.

Food scene

Vegetarian food options
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Subway
12771 SW State Rd 45
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Vegetarian food options
Brunch diner
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Florida Cracker Kitchen-KEYSTONE HEIGHTS
7154 SE County Rd 21b
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Brunch diner
Food is usually terrific and has a local flair. They will prepare food to your taste and are vegan friendly.
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Blue Water Bay
319 FL-26
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Food is usually terrific and has a local flair. They will prepare food to your taste and are vegan friendly.
Nice little home town restaurant with good food.
Cedar River Seafood
7414 State Road 21
Nice little home town restaurant with good food.

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Melrose is a great location because even if you're here on business, there's plenty to do!