• Paynes Prairie State Park--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.

• Explore Alachua Country Attractions--Map by Visit Gainesville.Com

• Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings State Park--Rangers in 1930's period attire will share her stories and farm life with you. Remember to wander through the citrus grove and see the newly restored tenant house, or wander the paths deeper into the woods.

• The 36th Annual Micanopy Fall Harvest Festival October 30-31, 2010. See festival photos from 2009.

• Florida RRCA, State Half Marathon Championship in Octobers--The Micanopy Half Marathon is USATF-certified (FL99045DL). Awards are given for overall male/female, masters male/female, and three deep in age groups.

• Herlong Mansion--One of Florida's most elegant getaways and on the National Register of Historic Places.

• Laurel Oak Inn, Gainesville--centrally located amidst some of the finest antique shops in North Florida. High Springs, Micanopy and Waldo are all within 35 minutes of travel. There are frequent auctions close by that can yield a treasure trove of goodies as well. Downtown Gainesville hosts two art festivals (April and November) that bring local and national exhibitors to our doorstep. Gainesville is also home to drag racing's premier event, the NHRA Gatornationals each March.

• The Appleton Museum of Art in Ocala

• Natural North Florida

• Ghostly Links--Micanopy Cemetary Photos

• Micanopy Disc Golf--Lake Wauburg

• Bed & Breakfasts located in Florida: Inns on the National Register of Historic Places

• Micanopy Branch Library

• Micanopy Historical Society Museum

• Antiques & Arts Around Florida--Best Antiquing in North Central Florida

• Alachua County Historic Structures

• The Garden of Love, Gainesville Today

• Micanopy First Baptist Church

• Old Stuff's The Best Stuff, by Larry Klinkenberg, St. Petersburg Times Online Floridian

• YMCA Camp McConnell

• Paynes Prairie Observation Deck Map

• Old Florida Cafe

• Blue Highway Pizza--Great Food!

Other Town Links

• Micanopy Community Council for the Arts

• Micanopy Chamber of Commerce

• Town of Micanopy

• Micanopy, by James Calvert Smith, University of Florida Library--In this unpublished reminiscence, the artist James Calvert Smith (1879-1962) recalls his early life in Alachua County. 

• Micanopy Map 1894

• Micanopy by Charles Bird King, Historical Narratives and Photos

• The Great Backyard Bird Count in Micanopy

• Wikipedia "About Micanopy"

• Historic Preservation of Alachua County

• Pet Friendly Hotels in Gainesville

• Micanopy Cemetery

• Famous Indian Chiefs--The Baldwin Project

• Micanopy Aerial View

• Webshots of Wacahoota Trail

• Webshots of Downtown Micanopy

• Better Shots--Micanopy Presbyterian Church

• Shady Oak--A Private Residence Club in Micanopy

• WSKY-FM

• Horse Protection Association of Florida, Micanopy

• Lisa Lynne and George Tortorelli, Celtic Harp and Bamboo Flute

Shopping & Antique Auctions

The Shop--Beautifully designed shop with vignettes of decorative fare around every corner.  Unique items found only here with a lot of artisan wares, antiques, antique reproductions, imports, home decor, folk art, wrought iron, and much more.

Turkey Creek Auctions, Inc.--Provides professional antique and estate auction and appraisal services. Quality antique auctions are held on the third Saturday monthly in Citra (the Central Florida area). Website provides valuable tips, advice, information, and resources for those interested in antiques and collectibles.

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