3 FL Freshwater Springs Among ‘Best Places To Visit’ In World: List

FLORIDA — Three Florida freshwater springs have made CNN’s list of “best places to visit” in 2024.

With international tourism reaching 90 percent of pre-pandemic levels at popular destinations, the media outlet suggests that travelers “look at places that are still largely undiscovered, or alluring in the offseason, or frequently overlooked for their larger first cities or neighbors” this year.

“Maybe it’s time to head to places that are making it easier for tourists to visit and those that pay close attention to encouraging tourism that’s sustainable,” CNN wrote.

Northern and Central Florida boasts more than 1,000 freshwater springs and three of them made the list amidst exotic locales like Sumba, Indonesia; Turkey’s Black Sea coast; Tainan, Taiwan; and the Trans Dinarica Cycle Route in the Balkans.

“Wakulla Springs has a swimming area in 70 F (21 C) degree water, and the state park offers a boat ride tour. The depth at the vent is about 185 feet (56 meters). Rainbow Springs (in Dunnellon) is considered one of the most beautiful in the state. Ginnie Springs, a privately owned site (in High Springs), is renowned for its diving and cavern,” according to CNN.