things to do in Altoona, FL

Enjoy your own boat without handling the helm

Explore wildlife and botanical gardens, with splash-ground fun included

Gather for wood-smoked BBQ, lakeside dining, and outdoor games

A beginner-friendly river outing with paddling tips and an optional swim break

Learn to find your way beneath the surface

Explore an oak-shaded pumpkin patch with farm animals, rides and room to play

Tiller-controlled fishing boat with an electric-start engine

Paddle, swim and snorkel Alexander Springs with beginner-friendly guidance

Paddle the St. Johns River with a guide and look for local wildlife

Paddle Spring Garden Run beneath the De Leon Springs headspring

Paddle the Wekiwa River with a guide and look for local wildlife

Follow a missing nurse's clues to expose an asylum's secrets

Enjoy your boat while a professional captain takes the helm

Paddle a clear tandem kayak to Silver Springs’ main spring and river landmarks

Savor fresh-from-the-smoker BBQ hosted by Chef Alfred Mann

Find your footing on the water with a guide who specializes in first-timers

Build confidence diving after dark and in low visibility

Gather your coven for a cozy riverside Halloween retreat

Choose the right watercraft for your weekend on the water

Drift 5 miles down the Silver River with instruction and a shuttle back to your car

Discover wildlife and river history on a narrated cruise

Choose your ride for a midweek day on the water

Drift into the shadows of the St. John’s River on a Halloween-themed boat tour

Find a secret vault and recover a stolen diamond before the bank president returns