The natural beauty of the Florida landscape and the warm and welcoming temperatures entice visitors from all over the world to go outside and explore, examining the lush tropical forests, soaking in the Florida sunshine, and visiting warm water springs such as Rainbow Spring. Offering a serene vibe that will stick with you long after you have returned home, the springs found in this beautiful park have been the destination of people seeking beauty and peace for centuries. No matter how busy you are during your Florida adventures, we at RentTheKeys invite you and your family to make your own pilgrimage to one of the most beautiful spots in the state.
Located at 19158 S.W. 81st Place Road in Dunnellon
Rainbow Spring Florida has known many names over its long and storied existence, starting with the name the Seminoles gave it so many centuries ago, Wekiwa Creek. Until the 1930s it was known as Blue Spring, when its potential as a tourist attraction had it become known as what we know it as today, Rainbow Spring. Offering evidence that people have gathered here for over 10,000 years, it is the 4th largest spring in the state, pumping out over 450 million gallons of water each day. Turquoise waters sparkle against an emerald-green landscape, offering an appeal that attracts visitors by the thousands and although it is now a state park and no longer a privately owned tourist attraction, vestiges of its more recent past can still be spotted. Stunning gardens, faux waterfalls, and wooden pathways leading over water and through dense jungles will charm and amaze and if the walk gets a little too warm, a dip in the springs will cool you down, much as it has done for visitors for thousands of years.
Summer Adventures at Rainbow Spring
Although popular year-round, the summer months are when the springs reach their peak popularity, offering canoe and kayak rentals, tubing, and concession services ensuring that visitors do not have to leave the park when hunger pangs strike. All of the listed activities can be participated in year round, however, the food services is limited to weekends, after the first week in October.
Naturally Beautiful
We can’t promise that the comfort and beauty of our RentTheKeys vacation escapes will outshine Rainbow Spring, we CAN promise that their serenity and charm will make this vacation stand out. Reserve your favorite escape today!