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
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 AveLubee 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 225Carson Springs is a conservation and educational facility and we rescue exotic animals in need.
Family Activities
Keystone Beach
565 S Lawrence BlvdFamily 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 RdGainesville 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
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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Ravine Gardens State Park
1600 Twigg StThe 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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Parque Estatal Mike Roess Gold Head
6239 State Rd 21A 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
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 RdThe 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
Subway
12771 SW State Rd 45Vegetarian food options
Florida Cracker Kitchen-KEYSTONE HEIGHTS
7154 SE County Rd 21bBrunch 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-26Food is usually terrific and has a local flair. They will prepare food to your taste and are vegan friendly.
Cedar River Seafood
7414 State Road 21Nice little home town restaurant with good food.
Consejos para la ciudad
Facilidad para moverse por la casa
A Vehicle is required to get around in our area
Melrose is a great location because even if you're here on business, there's plenty to do!