Treating yourself to the casual tempo of High Springs, a historic town and lively destination just 20 minutes north of Gainesville, may just be the best “gift-to-self” this holiday season. Saturday, December 19 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. presents the perfect opportunity to slow down and enjoy the beauty of the quaint, beautiful and talent rich, community with the Downtown High Springs Holiday Shop and Art Walk.
Explore the works of art displayed throughout downtown shops, and enjoy unique antique stores, artisan edibles and wares, delicious bites and treats and even a local craft brewery.
Learn about the merchants you will stroll by on the art walk. Make sure to read on for top picks on more places to eat and explore while in High Springs.
Bambi’s Cafe prepares local organic farm fresh produce, meals, soups, sandwiches on fresh baked breads, salads, cheese, salsa, chips, vegetarian, organic and gluten free foods.
Holiday Shop and Art Walk: Internationally recognized artist Elizabeth Hodges, who is a High Springs resident.
Retail store with home decor and furniture gallery.
Holiday Shop and Art Walk: Tyler Turner painting with watercolor
Good News Art and Headwaters Restaurant
Good News Art is a small community arts space in High Springs, FL. Good News Arts brings together Artists and Community in an effort to engage in creative and cultural output while working towards a more equitable and just society.
Headwaters is a New American Diner concept serving some of the best sandwiches, plates, desserts, and beverages.
Holiday Shop and Art Walk: Jillian Marie Browning’s work will be on view in the Gallery. The following artists will display and sell in the parking lot: Good News owner Jessica Caldas (painting), Bruce Sherman, Ray Carson (photography), Taylor Mars, Chyna Rosemarea, and J. Clum
Lanza Gallery and Art Supplies
Lanza Gallery and Art Store is an exciting, new concept, art store with quality, art supplies and hand crafted, fine art by local artists in a completely relaxed, gallery setting.
Holiday Shop and Art Walk: Sidewalk sales and local artists, including owner Tina Corbett, Linn Check Mathis (glass fusion jewelry), Anda Chance (color pencil originals and prints), Diane Hornby (Green Lizard pottery) and Karen LeMonnier (paintings and fine prints)
River Run Olive Oil Company has 58 different flavors of premium olive oil and balsamic vinegars and you can try them all.
Holiday Shop and Art Walk: Artisan Shirley Macrides (jewelry and journals) and Cynna Vinsant (drawings and artworks)
Spins: Sweet and Savory offers a fresh “spin” on an ancient Hungarian street food known as Chimney Cakes. Enjoy them by themselves, or filled with our amazing Chicken or Shrimp salad.
Holiday Shop and Art Walk: Works by owner Robert Geiger
The Great Outdoors Restaurant serves award-winning food: hand-selected steaks, fresh seafood, fresh salads, homemade soups and desserts.
Holiday Shop and Art Walk: Brittany Boyer, Watercolor Artist
Select a perfect piece from our eclectic array of furniture and home decor, or treat yourself to a new outfit.
Holiday Shop and Art Walk: Artist to be announced. Check with event organizers for updates.
An eclectic market in the heart of downtown High Springs, featuring local art, herbal apothecary, small batch soy candles and vintage wares.
Holiday Shop and Art Walk: Artist to be announced. Check with event organizers for updates.
Now that you’ve fallen in love with High Springs, get ready to explore more.
High Springs has a variety of eateries, some that are participating in the Holiday Shop and Art Walk (Great Outdoors Restaurant, Headwaters Restaurant, Spins: Sweet and Savory), and other must-try establishments, such as The Talented Cookie and High Springs Brewing Company, just to name a few.
Make sure to build in extra time to experience what High Springs is famous for – the year-round 72 degree waters of the area’s crystal-blue freshwater springs, the original Florida State Park, O’ Leno, and canoeing, kayaking, and paddleboarding on the Santa Fe River. Rent a canoe, kayak, or paddleboard for the Santa Fe Canoe Outpost, or bring your own and let them handle the rest.
Paddleboard in High SpringsExtend your day trip to a weekend and stay at a downtown cottage or a nearby cabin on the river, or at the local motels, High Springs Country Inn and Cadillac Motel so you have time to prose through the Friday Farmer’s Market, get a history lesson at the Historical Society Museum, or take in a play at the High Springs Playhouse.
And there is more! Click here for links to additional merchants, restaurants and activities in High Springs.
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