Nicknamed “The Town that Time Forgot”, Micanopy preserves the appeal of small-town America. Vacationers looking for a quiet weekend can head to Micanopy for a chance to stroll through its historic downtown while shopping for antiques. Visitors shouldn’t miss the Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park, housing herds of wild horses and bison along with nearly 300 species of birds. Located south of Gainesville, Micanopy has a modest population of just over 600. Spanish moss hanging from large Oak trees add to the enchanting beauty of this picturesque southern town. Perhaps that’s why two major motion pictures, Cross Creek(1983) and Doc Hollywood (1991), were filmed here.

30 East University Avenue, Gainesville, FL, Phone: 352-374-5260

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