Visit Blue Springs State Park
L ocated 45 minutes north of downtown Orlando, Blue Springs state park will get you out of the long attraction lines and into Florida's greatest natural attraction, WATER! Blue Springs State Park covers more than 2,600 acres including the largest spring on the St. Johns River. Blue Springs is actually an official Manatee sanctuary and the winter home to an ever-growing population of West Indian Manatees. If you are in the area from Mid-November through March over 100 different "sea cows" can be viewed from the spring's overlooks (especially on cold days). Onlooker enjoying the day at Blue Springs State Park If you are planning on hitting the spring during the summer or spring seasons you are in for a treat. The water keeps at a constant 72 degrees, which makes it a quite refreshing break from the Floridian heat. There are two separate entries to the spring. One is a general area for swimming and floating (floats are available for rent or you can bri
