DUNNELLON — Ali Shelton said visiting Rainbow Springs State Park, a designated national landmark about 20 miles west of Ocala, opened her eyes to a new world. “A (natural) spring is a whole new ...

Location: Rainbow Springs is located at 19158 SW 81st Place Road within Rainbow Springs State Park in Dunnellon in southwest Marion County. Tube rentals are available at 10830 SW 180th Ave. Road.

DUNNELLON, Fla. — If you've been looking for places across Florida that are family-friendly and affordable — Rainbow Springs State Park needs to be on your travel list. Just two hours from Tampa, this ...

Once a vibrant stop on U.S. 41, Rainbow Springs near Dunnellon holds a storied past as a quintessential "Old Florida" attraction. Its history is a fascinating look at the state's tourism boom and ...

Pretty soon, Rainbow Springs residents won't have to drive so far to do their grocery shopping. Developers announced Friday that a 37-acre shopping center is set for construction in Rainbow Springs.

We are fast approaching summer here in Florida, which means families will be looking for fun things to do to bridge the gap between that last day of school this month and the first day of school in ...

Florida’s fourth-largest spring and the ridiculously clear waters aren’t to be missed. Here’s what to know if you go. The Tampa Bay Times e-Newspaper is a digital replica of the printed paper seven ...

This story is part of our weekly Hidden Gems feature series as the USA TODAY Network-Florida takes readers around the state to highlight some of our most interesting attractions. DUNNELLON — Ali ...