This story is part of our weekly Hidden Gems feature series as the USA TODAY Network – Florida takes readers around the state to highlight some of our most interesting attractions. SILVER ...

You don’t have to explore the entire state to see the highlights, in fact, many of the top attractions lie in the South ...

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It’s a place where learning and leisure go hand in hand. Located in Chiefland, Manatee Springs State Park is aptly named after the manatees that frequent its waters. The park's first-magnitude ...

U.S. News Insider Tip: For the best free parking near the park, visit the garage at 128 Exchange St. – Justine Harrington Given that Hot Springs National Park shares a name with the nearby town ...

To reach Lake Catherine State Park, travelers must drive a little more than 12 miles southeast of downtown Hot Springs; the park is not accessible via public transit. Accommodations at Lake ...

And also manatee lovers ... or paddleboard or walk the Three Sisters Springs boardwalk. Ellie Schiller Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park is also short drive away for looking to engage ...