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Local & General Info
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Location:
The Best Western Suwanee Valley Inn is located on US Highway 19 North at the intersection of Highway 27 Alt, Highway 19/98 and Highway 129.
- Heading west on SR 24 to Bronson, north on alt 27 from Bronson to Chiefland. In Chiefland 98/19/27 meet, stay on Highway 19. The Best Western Suwannee Valley Inn is located on the right.
- From Interstate 10, south on US Highway 19 at Monticello to Chiefland from Interstate 75, west on Highway 27 at Ocala to US Highway 19 in Chiefland.
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Areas Served:
Chiefland, Florida
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Area Airports:
Gainesville Airport 35 miles, Jacksonville International Airport 120 miles, Tampa International Airport 150 miles
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Local Attractions:
Nearby:
- Local fishing, boating, canoeing, horse riding, bike/walking trails and bird watching
- 3 miles from Nature Coast Trail State Park
- 6 miles from golf course
- 6 miles from scuba diving, fishing, and boating
- 6 miles from Suwannee Spring River
- 6 miles from Manetee Springs State Park
- 8 miles from Andrews Wildlife Area
- 9 miles from Fanning Springs Park
- 12 miles from Lower Suwannee Wildlife Refuge
- 12 miles from Hart Springs
- 14 miles from Bronson Motor Speedway
- 15 miles from hunting
- 20 miles from Devils Den Diving
- 20 miles from Blue Springs Diving
- 25 miles from Blue Grotto
- 26 miles from Gulf of Mexico
- 30 miles from Ginnie Springs Diving
- 33 miles from Poe Springs
- 34 miles from Cedar Key Beach
- 35 miles from University of Florida
- 35 miles from Horseshoe Beach
- 43 miles from Dakotah Vineyards and Winery-Chiefland
- 43 miles from Kanapaha Botanical Gardens-Gainsville
- 45 miles from Crystal River, home of the Manatees
- 47 miles from Homosassa State Wildlife Park
- 50 miles from horse/trail riding in Ocala
- 55 miles from Silver Springs Theme Park
- 60 miles from Weeki Wachee Theme Park
- Auto exploring and day tripping are activities to add interest and adventure to your travels and or vacation. Choose a base in Chiefland and tour in almost any direction and you will find places, events and scenes you'll never forget. Consult our map plus a good Florida map.
- Trails, hiking and bicycle routes are everywhere throughout the region. A new rails-to-trails project will provide rural hiking or bicycling all the way from Cross City to Chiefland. More great trails for off-road pedaling are in the Lower Suwannee National Wildlife refuge, both the Dixie and Levy county units. Many lightly used country roads are suitable for scenic bicycling and several bike groups use the routes often.
Amazing Scenery
- Scenic travel and tourism are not publicized as much today as they were in past years. Perhaps, this is because so much of the original scenery is gone and artificial attractions must take up the slack. Not so in our back-to-nature region. The main attraction is nature herself. You will see amazing wilderness vistas, inspiring seascapes and uninhabited islands you can reach without a boat. Also the many horse farms and dairy farms that dot the country side. Houseboating for a weekend (or more) for a week on the Suwannee can be a unique never-to-be-forgotten experience.
Boating
- If your idea of great boating does not have to watch out every second for another boat, this is your king of place with your kind of waters. Boat the Suwannee River, the Steinhatchee, and the Waccasassa and see what can only be described, as the Real Florida Accept no imitations. Boat docks can be located at nearby Manatee Springs and Fanning Springs.
Hunting and Fishing
- Sportsmen rate the region as a virtual paradise. The regions abound in wildlife management areas are open to seasonal hunting. Fishing is superb both in the fresh waters and the mighty Gulf.
Birding
- Birders visit the area from every state in the U.S. and may foreign countries because over 250 species may be seen here (especially in the refuges) including several uncommon types such as wood storks, tri-colored herons, five species of rails, seven different terns and 35 kinds of warblers. Plus: Wild life turkey, eagles, osprey and plain old red-winged blackbirds. Located near Chiefland is the Lower Suwannee Refuge. Wildlife Refuge and Cedar Keys National Wildlife Refuge.
Canoeing and Kayaking
- You can even find rapids and white water on some of our rivers but mostly they're mild, flowing and simply gorgeous. Bring your own craft or rent one at such points as Suwannee or Manatee Springs. Explore Suwannee tributaries. Try the Waccasassa where the famous Wild Hog Canoe Race is held each April. Other springs available are Ginnnie Springs, Poe Springs, Devils Den, Blue Grotto and Hart Springs.
Fishing Villages
- Cedar Key is a unique, history-drenched town with grace, funk and two museums. Rock and roll on weekends. Come with a camera and appetite. Piers. Guides. Fishing. Sunsets.
- Horseshoe Beach is a sleepy little seaside fishing port still living in the 50's.
- Steinhatchee is the real thing. A fishing village, both commercial and sport, with charm to spare. Seafood: superb, pronounce: Steen-HATCH-ee. Boat ramp across river at Jena.
River Boat Casino
- For those who like the casino, there is one located just south of Chiefland.
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Recreation:
Nearby:
- Watermelon Festival in Chiefland
- Spring Quilt Festival in Chiefland
- Wild Hog Canoe Race in Gulf Hammock
- Christmas Light & Boat Parade in Fanning Springs
- 5 miles from Suwannee River Livestock Fair
- 9 miles from Naturefest in Fanning Springs
- 27 miles from Peanut Festival in Williston
- 34 miles from Seafood Festival in Chiefland
- 34 miles from Art Festival in Cedar Key
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Restaurants:
Although this unspoiled region of the lower Big Bend is both pristine and, in some ways, primitive, there is no lack of superior restaurants, especially ones specializing in local seafood.
Sample the cuisine at and around such spots as Steinhatachee, Suwannee, Fanning Springs, Cedar Key and Yankeetown, to name a few. The possibilities are numerous and excellent.
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Nearby Cities:
- 50 miles from Ocala
- 120 miles from Tallahassee
- 129 miles from Orlando
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Transportation:
- 35 miles from Gainesville Airport
- 120 miles from Jacksonville International Airport
- 150 miles from Tampa International Airport
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Area Map
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Best Western Suwannee Valley Inn
