Explore the beautiful town of Micanopy!
Enjoy outdoor activities such as canoeing, kayaking, hiking and swimming in local springs nearby. Visit the many shops and antique stores around town.
For an extended stay, Micanopy is in close proximity (within a 15 minute drive) to the University of Florida, Florida Museum of Natural History, Butterfly Rainforest, Harn Museum of Art, Paynes Prairie State Park, Marjorie Rawlings State Park and the rolling hills of Ocala horse farms. We are conveniently located 1 mile from I-75, Exit 374, or US 441S at the edge of our Historic District.
Please contact us for more information.
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Micanopy Historic Preservation Trust
- P.O. Box 727
- Micanopy, FL 32667
- Phone: 828-342-5644
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- We are a 501(c)(3) organization founded in 1994 to save and protect the historic structures and sites of Micanopy, Florida.
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Micanopy Historical Society Museum
- 607 NE Cholokka Blvd
- Micanopy, FL 32667
- Phone: 352-466-3200
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- Open Daily
- 1:00 to 4:00
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- Experience local history from the time of the Timucuan Indians through the growth of the town of Micanopy. Established in 1821, Micanopy has a rich agricultural history that helped establish it as Florida's first inland town. Explore historic Micanopy through the window of time. Located in the old Thrasher Warehouse.
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Micanopy Trust for Historic Forts & Battlefields
- 154 NW 2nd Ave
- Micanopy, FL 32667
- Phone: 352-466-4972
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- The mission of the Micanopy Trust is straightforward as well as ambitious. We believe we are well-positioned to attain our goals, including the ultimate designation of National Historic Landmark. The Trust maintains a close relationship with Gulf Archaeology Research Institute (Crystal River) and our board of directors include individuals with diverse backgrounds in business, the military, local government, museum operations, as well as academic history.
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Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park
- 100 Savannah Blvd
- Micanopy, FL 32667
- Phone: 352-466-3397
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- Paynes Prairie is biologically, geologically and historically unique. This park became Florida´s first state preserve in 1971 and is now designated as a National Natural Landmark. Noted artist and naturalist William Bartram called it the great Alachua Savannah when he wrote about his visit to the prairie in 1774.
