Spring is the perfect time to get out and explore Florida and we have a lot of interesting places to see! Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings Historic State Park located in Cross Creek, is one of them! Cross Creek is located between Orange Lake and Lochloosa lake, not too far off the major highways 441 and I-75. The park gets it's name from the famous author who called Cross Creek her home and wrote about it in her book "The Yearling". The subsequent movie was also filmed there. This historic homestead has been wonderfully preserved and really gives you a look at life in Florida back then.
Marjorie moved to Cross Creek to find inspiration for her writing and wrote many books about the area around Cross Creek. When you visit the State Park you can tour the grounds which all look just like it did when the author lived there. For a little extra you can take a guided tour of her house and see a little bit closer how she lived. I had visited the park both with and without touring the house and I would suggest you go ahead and take the time for it.
After you've spent the time exploring the grounds and seeing all the interesting things it has to offer you'll probably be hungry! Head on down the road to the restaurant named after the famous book. The Yearling serves an amazing hamburger, or you can go for something a little more exotic like Alligator tail! Listen to the blues played live while you eat and reflect on your day. You can check out my review on The Yearling restaurant here.
The Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings Historic State Park is only $3.00 per group or car. You'll need exact change as it's pay by honor box. The guided tour is extra and is $3.00 per adult and $2.00 per child. The park is open year round however tours only run October-July. Check their website for more information and hours here. The park is located at 18700 S. CR 325 in Cross Creek, Florida.
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