The Blue Spring State Park

The Blue Spring State Park

2100 West French Avenue
Orange City, Florida 32763
Phone: 386-775-3663

The largest spring on the St. Johns River, Blue Spring is a designated Manatee Refuge and the winter home (mid-November through March) to a growing population of West Indian Manatees. For centuries, the spring area was home for Native Americans. In 1766 it was visited by Colonial American botanist John Bartram, but it wasn´t until 1856 that it was settled by Louis Thursby and his family. The Thursby house, built in 1872, remains standing.

The spring´s crystal clear, 73 degree water can be enjoyed by swimmers, snorkelers, and certified scuba divers with a partner. The river is popular for fishing, canoeing, and boating. River boat tours are available; for reservations, call St. Johns River Cruises at (386) 917-0724. The park has plenty of picnic areas and a hiking trail. For overnight stays, air-conditioned cabins, a full-facility campground, and primitive campsites are available.

The Hot Mineral Springs

The Hot Mineral Springs

12200 San Servando Ave, North Port, FL 34287

Phone # 941-426-1692

The Spring's 87 degree water can provide relief for many ailments including skin conditions, stress, pain, muscular problems and arthritis. Visitors travel from around the world to soak in its soothing waters.


Over 65,000 people every year enjoy this world famous natural spring. Most of these guests are Europeans, Canadians and Asians (or Americans of similar ethnic background) whose cultures place a high value on the wellness aspects of mineral springs. The Parent Company believes that following the phase-one modernization efforts and its aggressive marketing campaign, well over 150,000 day guests annually will be enjoying the healing powers of these magical waters.

The Woman