Silver Springs
Silver Springs is a group of artesian springs that feed into the Silver River. Locally, it belongs to Silver Springs. Its history begins in 1878.
A zoo & aquarium inside Silver Springs
You can stay in Silver Springs
Silver Springs is inside Silver Springs, which has 14 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓
A day trip from Jacksonville
Jacksonville is about 81 miles north (straight-line). Where to stay ↓
Established in 1878
Silver Springs dates from 1878. About ↓
Best months: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, Oct, Nov and Dec
January, February, March, April, October, November and December are the mild months, with highs of 69–84°. When to go ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
Warm months and cold ones
A visit to Silver Springs can follow the seasons below.
Silver Springs
Silver Springs is a group of artesian springs that feed into the Silver River in Marion County, Florida. It is the largest artesian spring in the world and the site of the oldest commercial tourist attraction in Florida, and was designated a National Natural Landmark in 1971. Its main features are the glass-bottom boat tours on the river, which have operated there, in various forms, since 1878. Long privately owned and operated, the springs area was formerly the site of a small amusement park, Silver Springs Nature Theme Park.
- Type
- Zoo & aquarium
- Owner
- State of Florida
- Established
- 1878
- Listed
- National Register of Historic Places (2019) · National Natural Landmark (1971)
- Wikipedia readers
- 8.4K a year
Where to stay near Silver Springs
Places to stay start in Silver Springs (14) and Ocala (75).
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Silver Springs | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Silver Springs | in town | — | 14 8 hotels · 2 motels · 1 campground · 3 RV parks | 2,712 | $31K | — |
| Ocala | 7 mi southwest | 10 min | 75 38 hotels · 21 motels · 4 inns & B&Bs · 4 lodges & cabins · 2 campgrounds · 6 RV parks | 71,753 | $241K | D |
| Belleview | 11 mi south | 15 min | 8 1 hotel · 1 motel · 3 lodges & cabins · 1 campground · 2 RV parks | 6,512 | $210K | C− |
| Lady Lake | 22 mi south | 35 min | 12 9 hotels · 3 RV parks | 17,496 | $227K | — |
| Lake Kerr 38% vacation homes | 20 mi northeast | 30 min | 7 1 hotel · 3 lodges & cabins · 2 campgrounds · 1 RV park | 1,697 | $110K | — |
| Marion Oaks | 17 mi southwest | 25 min | 5 3 hotels · 1 campground · 1 RV park | 23,972 | $258K | — |
| McIntosh | 19 mi northwest | 30 min | 5 2 hotels · 2 campgrounds · 1 RV park | 551 | $275K | — |
| Wildwood | 29 mi south | 45 min | 14 8 hotels · 1 inn or B&B · 5 RV parks | 19,436 | $452K | — |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Also near Silver Springs
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Know before you visit Silver Springs
Is Silver Springs in Silver Springs?
Yes. It’s inside Silver Springs, FL.
When is the best time to visit Silver Springs?
January, February, March, April, October, November and December, with highs of 69–84°.
How far is Silver Springs from Orlando and Jacksonville?
About 68 miles southeast of Orlando and about 81 miles north of Jacksonville, as the crow flies.
What is the closest airport to Silver Springs?
Gainesville Regional (GNV), about 35 miles away. The nearest big hub is Orlando Sanford (SFB), about 58 miles.
Where should I stay near Silver Springs?
Ocala (7 mi, 75 places to stay), Silver Springs (in town, 14 places to stay) and Belleview (11 mi, 8 places to stay).
Advice from Silver Springs
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Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.