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Old 11-28-2023, 11:30 AM
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We recently did the glass bottom boat tours in Silver Springs State park, we loved it. Over the weekend they offer a 90 min tour for $20 and also a 30 min tour all days for $12. It is a very calm ride with a large viewing window. We saw manatees, gators, turtles and lots of different birds. The captain of the boat was full of interesting info and we were surprised by how many movie had been filmed in the park.
We will be back for another sail another time with friends!

You can book ahead online through the park website.
I went last year in the winter and it was a cold, windy day so it was t very enjoyable. I’d take weather into account for any outdoor excursions with a woman of that age.