Williston Vacation Rentals, Homes, Condos, Villas and Beach Rentals
Williston
is a small town located in Florida’s heartland, which is considered part of “The Original Florida.” Called the “Gateway to the Nature Coast,” Williston is abundant in southern charm and hospitality and rich in history. The town has a beautiful rural setting and is near the Suwannee River and Manatee Springs, which offer an array of activities such as swimming, boating, fishing, canoeing, picnicking and camping. Hiking and biking are available on the 8.5-mile north end trail system in the Manatee Springs State Park. The most impressive feature of this state park, however, is the natural springs for which it is named, which produces over 81,000 gallons of crystal-clear water every minute. A boardwalk next to the springs offers a view of the river swamp, and manatees can sometimes also be seen from the boardwalk. Williston also offers golf and horseback riding, and cave diving at Devil’s Den and Blue Grotto. The town is host to an annual Peanut Festival and Light-Up Williston Festival and numerous other special events throughout the year.
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| Amusement and Theme Parks |
| Silver Springs | Silver Springs | FL | 26.3 mi. | |
| Main Street Pier Amusements | Daytona Beach | FL | 86.8 mi. | |
| SeaWorld Orlando | Orlando | FL | 87.3 mi. | |
| Universal Studios Florida | Orlando | FL | 87.3 mi. | |
| Universal Studios Islands of Adventure | Orlando | FL | 87.3 mi. | |
| Walt Disney World - Animal Kingdom | Lake Buena Vista | FL | 88.0 mi. | |
| Walt Disney World - Disney-MGM Studios | Lake Buena Vista | FL | 88.0 mi. | |
| Walt Disney World - Epcot | Lake Buena Vista | FL | 88.0 mi. | |
| Walt Disney World - Magic Kingdom | Lake Buena Vista | FL | 88.0 mi. | |
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| Water Parks |
| Wild Waters | Silver Springs | FL | 26.3 mi. | |
| Buccaneer Bay | Spring Hill | FL | 63.1 mi. | |
| Adventure Landing | Jacksonville | FL | 80.8 mi. | |
| Wet N' Wild | Orlando | FL | 87.3 mi. | |
| Walt Disney World Blizzard Beach | Lake Buena Vista | FL | 88.0 mi. | |
| Walt Disney World Typhoon Lagoon | Lake Buena Vista | FL | 88.0 mi. | |
| Walt Disney World Water Country | Lake Buena Vista | FL | 88.0 mi. | |
| Water Mania | Kissimmee | FL | 98.5 mi. | |
| Adventure Island | Tampa | FL | 99.6 mi. | |
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| Golf Courses |
| Williston Highlands Golf & Country Club | Williston | FL | | |
| Ironwood Golf Course | Gainesville | FL | 20.4 mi. | |
| Meadowbrook Golf Club | Gainesville | FL | 20.4 mi. | |
| West End Golf Course | Gainesville | FL | 20.4 mi. | |
| Baseline Golf Course | Ocala | FL | 23.6 mi. | |
| Country Club of Silver Springs Shores | Ocala | FL | 23.6 mi. | |
| Huntington Golf Club | Ocala | FL | 23.6 mi. | |
| Lake Diamond Golf & Country Club | Ocala | FL | 23.6 mi. | |
| Marion Oaks Country Club | Ocala | FL | 23.6 mi. | |
| Oak Run Country Club | Ocala | FL | 23.6 mi. | |
| Ocala Golf Club | Ocala | FL | 23.6 mi. | |
| Ocala Palms Golf Club | Ocala | FL | 23.6 mi. | |
| Pine Oaks Golf Course | Ocala | FL | 23.6 mi. | |
| Rolling Greens Executive Golf Course | Ocala | FL | 23.6 mi. | |
| Royal Oaks at Oak Run Country Club | Ocala | FL | 23.6 mi. | |
| Valleybrook Golf Club | Ocala | FL | 23.6 mi. | |
| Citrus Springs Golf & Country Club | Dunnellon | FL | 24.0 mi. | |
| Rainbow Springs Golf & Country Club | Dunnellon | FL | 24.0 mi. | |
| Rainbows End Golf & Country Club | Dunnellon | FL | 24.0 mi. | |
| Plantation Oaks Golf Club | Alachua | FL | 25.1 mi. | |
| Chiefland Golf & Country Club | Chiefland | FL | 25.5 mi. | |
| El Diablo Golf & Country Club | Citrus Springs | FL | 27.5 mi. | |
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| State Parks |
| Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park | | FL | 12.6 mi. | |
| Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings Historic State Park | | FL | 18.4 mi. | |
| Rainbow Springs State Park | | FL | 19.9 mi. | |
| Devils Millhopper Geological State Park | | FL | 21.9 mi. | |
| Sunland Center State Park | | FL | 22.4 mi. | |
| San Felasco Hammock Preserve State Park | | FL | 23.0 mi. | |
| Waccasassa Bay Preserve State Park | | FL | 28.4 mi. | |
| Silver River State Park | | FL | 29.4 mi. | |
| Fanning Springs State Park | | FL | 32.0 mi. | |
| Manatee Springs State Park | | FL | 32.3 mi. | |
| River Rise Preserve State Park | | FL | 33.3 mi. | |
| O'Leno State Park | | FL | 37.0 mi. | |
| Cedar Key Museum State Park | | FL | 39.4 mi. | |
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| Museums |
| Appleton Museum of Art | Ocala | FL | 23.1 mi. | (Art) |
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| Zoos and Aquariums |
| Silver Springs | Silver Springs | FL | 26.3 mi. | |
| St. Augustine Alligator Farm | St. Augustine | FL | 76.6 mi. | |
| Central Florida Zoological Park | Lake Monroe | FL | 78.1 mi. | |
| Jacksonville Zoological Park | Jacksonville | FL | 80.8 mi. | |
| Sea World of Orlando | Orlando | FL | 87.3 mi. | |
| Discovery Island Zoological Park | Lake Buena Vista | FL | 88.0 mi. | |
| Disney's Animal Kingdom | Lake Buena Vista | FL | 88.0 mi. | |
| The Living Seas | Lake Buena Vista | FL | 88.0 mi. | |
| Busch Gardens | Tampa | FL | 99.6 mi. | |
| Florida Aquarium | Tampa | FL | 99.6 mi. | |
| Lowry Park Zoological Garden | Tampa | FL | 99.6 mi. | |