Silver Springs

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The Scene – Famous for its glass bottom boat rides (which, incidentally, were invented here in 1878), and situated on a series of springs and river ways, Silver Springs bills itself as a "natural attraction." Its glass-bottom boat rides--and the 99.8% pure waters of the springs--offer a spectacular view of underwater life, which includes fish, turtles and fossils--some dating back more than 10,000 years. – – Features – The park offers many attractions, from petting zoos and botanical gardens to jeep safaris and alligator encounters. Over the years, many motion…