EXPLORE THE AREA

Your next adventure is closer than you think.

There’s more to explore just beyond Glowing Palms. From the laid-back waterfront of Cedar Key to crystal-clear springs, wildlife refuges, hiking trails, and some of Florida’s most beautiful natural areas, adventure is never far away. Spend the day on the water, discover wild Florida, or simply take the scenic route and see where it leads.

EXPLORE WHAT’S NEARBY!

Sunset view of Cedar Key featuring a dock with boats, a restaurant with outdoor seating and umbrellas, palm trees, birds flying, and calm water reflecting the sunset.

CEDAR KEY ON THE GULF COAST

Experience the laid-back charm of one of Florida’s most unique coastal towns. Explore local shops, enjoy fresh seafood, paddle along the Gulf, or slow down and take in a beautiful Cedar Key sunset.

Sunset over Otter Creek Wildlife Management Area, featuring a wooden sign, a doe, birds flying, and a landscape with trees, water, and a pier.

OTTER CREEK WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AREA

Discover thousands of acres of wild Florida where rivers, salt marshes, forests, and the Gulf come together. It’s an incredible place for fishing, paddling, birdwatching, wildlife viewing, and getting away from it all.

A colorful illustration of Lower Suwannee National Wildlife Refuge at sunset, showing a person kayaking on the water, various herons flying and perched, a crocodile in the water, lush trees, and a sign with the refuge's name.

LOWER SUWANNEE WILDLIFE REFUGE

Discover thousands of acres of wild Florida where rivers, salt marshes, forests, and the Gulf come together. It’s an incredible place for fishing, paddling, birdwatching, wildlife viewing, and getting away from it all.

Illustration of Devil's Den Prehistoric Spring, a natural cave with sunlight streaming in, a diver swimming underwater, surrounded by rocks, lush vegetation, and a wooden sign.

DEVIL’S DEN PREHISTORIC SPRINGS

Descend underground into one of Florida’s most unusual natural attractions, where crystal-clear spring water fills an ancient cavern beneath the surface. Devil’s Den offers a one-of-a-kind setting for snorkeling and scuba diving.

Illustration of Manatee Springs State Park with lush greenery, clear water, manatees, and a wooden observation deck.

MANATEE SPRINGS STATE PARK

A colorful illustration of Fanning Springs State Park featuring a lake with a heron, a turtle, and a fish, surrounded by trees, a gazebo, and a sign.

Crystal-clear spring water flows beneath towering cypress trees before making its way to the Suwannee River. Spend the day swimming, snorkeling, hiking the boardwalks, or watching for manatees and other native Florida wildlife.

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FANNING SPRINGS STATE PARK

Relax beside the clear blue-green waters of Fanning Springs along the Suwannee River. Swim in the spring, walk beneath the hardwood trees, enjoy a picnic, or keep an eye out for turtles, birds, and manatees during the cooler months.

THE ESSENTIALS, JUST DOWN THE ROAD

A group of birds flying over cars parked in a parking lot during daytime.

GAS & FUEL

MARATHON GAS

399 N Hathaway Ave, Bronson

A 24-hour fuel and convenience stop in Bronson that's useful for filling up, grabbing drinks and picking up road-trip essentials.

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AUTO & RV SUPPLIES

NAPA AUTO PARTS

809 E Hathaway Ave, Bronson

A nearby source for automotive parts, batteries, fluids, tools and supplies. The location also serves customers looking for truck and some RV-related parts.

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GROCERIES

SAVE A LOT

661 E Hathaway Ave, Bronson

A nearby full grocery option for produce, meat, pantry staples, drinks and supplies for the RV.

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MOBILE RV REPAIR

FANNIN RV REPAIR

WILLISTON, FL (352) 214-2718

A mobile RV repair service covering Levy County and the surrounding area—particularly useful because they can come to the RV rather than requiring guests to move their rig.

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QUICK FOOD

HARDEE’S

399 N Hathaway Ave, Bronson

Breakfast, burgers, chicken and other quick meals with drive-thru convenience. It's at the same address as the Marathon stop, making fuel + food an easy combination.

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PHARMACY / MEDICAL

CVS PHARMACY

2137 N. Young Blvd., Chiefland

Convenient access to prescription medications and pharmacy services.

YOUR FLORIDA STAY STARTS HERE

Pull in, settle down, and make Glowing Palms your home base for exploring Florida’s Nature Coast.

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