Since my last review was over a decade ago, probably time for an update. I don't come to Ginnie as…read moreoften as other area springs but it's worth a visit now and then--on weekday mornings ideally if you want to freedive, swim, and miss the crowds of the weekend. It's a good camping destination, too. For me, the main draw however is freediving and there's plenty here to see. You cannot and should not by any means enter caves as a freediver--it's forbidden and even for highly-experienced freedivers, dangerous. If we freedivers don't want to wear out our proverbial welcome, yes, we need to behave. Cave-certified SCUBA divers are the only ones to enter caves. I want to address some things which came up between my own observations and what I've read in other reviews here. For one, the food. This isn't a good place to get good food. If you want something nice, get it "in town" in High Springs or bring something to cook if camping. For that matter, bring your snacks and gear because expectedly things are a bit overpriced at the merch store here. If you don't what the place to be loud, busy, and long lines then don't come on weekends and holidays. It's that simple. This is a business and they'll let in as many people as they safely can let in. As far as loud music and uneven enforcement of rules, I think this just comes down to different employees acting their own way. Most summer help is students, they're not going to have the discernment and acumen of a veteran police officer in dealing with people. Most are nice, some are lax, some overzealous. About the bath houses and other facilities. I think things are in pretty good shape--on par with bath houses at campgrounds in the Ocala National Forest, in example. Nothing was horribly dirty any time I was there but folks--this is camping. Remember that. I don't see the need for tram or shuttle, either. Maybe for disabled or infirm folks but most of us can simply walk between springs and should. Overall I feel Ginnie is well-run for what it is, with your normal business caveats like they'll charge what they can get away with in their store which is exactly why you want to buy stuff at Walmart or whatever prior to coming here. It's a great place to camp and unique, beautiful, springs you'll remember your entire lifetime.

Ginnie springs is an amazing private property camping spot for trails, swimming in the springs and…read morea great weekend camping. Highly recommend not coming on the holidays. You get this mix of ghetto hick thugs speeding through the park flashing whatever bs they think is cool. They are trying to crack down but the park is big and there's always someone has to ruin it for visitors. Great spot on week days. One of the few places you can drink and float down the river and hit some springs. I've had many great times

Best coffee ever and the place is so beautiful inside. A nice vibe to have a coffee. They have…read morebreakfast food and a bakery! 100 poin

Perfect place to go out in nature and be in and near water. The St. Johns River and Spring Park…read morefreshwater springs with a full size pool to enjoy plus a playground for the kiddos and walking trails for the fur babies is a perfect setup. You can bring your own food and meats to grill with the facilities provided under covered picnic tables. You can bring your portable hammocks to tie around the trees strategically located throughout the area. Everything is walking distance to my favorite coffee shop and locally owned restaurants. There's so much history in this space and a perfect outing for family and friends. Great job upgrading this hidden gem, GCS! I would definitely recommend it!

This park is so relaxing! Even on a cloudy, overcast, windy day, it's still warm enough to take a…read morebike ride and gawk at the alligators and watch the cute turtles clamor for your attention. The walking path goes around the lake and towards some smaller ponds, trees, and vegetation. The pavillions provide shelter for family or group picnics. Restrooms avaialable!! Children in strollers, small bikes and even baby carriages can be seen with their loving caregivers who are getting out of the house for fresh air and peace of mind. There are a few restaurants here, if you get hungry, and a micro-brewry (First Magnitude) just about a five-minute walk away, if you are in mood for some delicious suds. Bring a blanket and have a picnic in the grass. Do some yoga, practice tai chi, or just sit at one of the benches and chat with a friend. This is a place to recharge your energy, so get ready to feel better!

We saw some alligators swimming around. Lots of turtles too. Bird watching is fun. The fountain is…read morepretty. They need to have an available washroom. The hours at the nearby bars are not convenient.

Finally instead of driving past we did a quick turn and pulled in the parking lot to see what was…read moreup at the firework building. As soon as we got in there I could tell it was gonna be a nice experience. It was a clean place and the shelves were tidy. As you walk around they have a variety of larger boxed fireworks and each one has a scan code in front of it as you scan the code on your camera on your phone or up on the wall and a movie comes on and I'll show you what the fireworks do.Well that sold me so I ended up buying more than I thought. Everybody there was a great help and very friendly. The prices were good and even some were on sale. So I'm looking forward to a BOOM of a night on the 4th 2021!

Listen, if you are buying your fireworks at a tent or even Phantom you are more than likely ripping…read moreyourself off. I've been buying a ton of fireworks from Phantom each year and usually stock up for the 4th of July and New Years by doing the gift card deal and buying when they run the buy 1 get 2 promotion. That still runs me about 1-2 thousand dollars, easily. Forget all of that work and effort and take yourself to Superior Fireworks which is what I am going to do from now on. They run promotions every once in a while and you can browse the selection online and order for in-store pickup, which is what I did, but when I got to the store... I saw things I did not see online and had to pick up some more. Even so, I still saved hundreds of dollars, maybe even more instead of going to Phantom with wayyyyyy less effort. I guess the more people that knows about this place and shops here will keep them in business and folks employed. I did not know this place existed until this year when I saw a post on social media. The one thing I do need to ask the next time I am here is their dud policy. Phantom will allow you to bring back a dud with a receipt and they will give you a replacement. Luckily, all of our fireworks shot off perfectly. Minus the ones where we didn't follow the instructions but nothing was harmed lol.

Hart springs is a beautiful park that has a glorious swimming area, a tall jump into the deeper…read morearea of the spring. The park offers many tables and walk ways to truly explore the property and get a great look at this little arm of the Suwanee River. Come out and experience old Florida

One of our favorite springs to visit. Fun for all ages. All staff are nice and helpful.read more

So listen, I was told today that I am a scammer when I was using the Extreme Fireworks member…read moreprogram. You download the clover app and get discounts with your email sign-up. It is literally advertised to sign up with your email at the cash register to become a member! But, the business doesn't want you to take advantage of this membership and I didn't know this. I tried using a $5 off any purchase discount that was visibly in my account on the app and I was told I used the same discount twice and was blamed for it when it isn't my system and I don't know about computers. How can I redeem a coupon twice, that's not the customers responsibility it's the cashiers all I did was press redeem coupon in the app. It wasn't the same coupon because the last coupon disappeared and a new one showed up. I was blamed for a faulty system and was told I was abusing a loop hole and taking advantage of the business. I can't even make this up! I told the owner that your son called me a scammer and instead of reprimanding him he said," what can I do for you, do you want $10". My response was I don't want a dollar from you I don't want to be called a scammer. I am shocked that these people are this delusional and out right disrespectful in public with an audience of customers the day before 4th of July. To mention also that this was the owner and son that told me all this haha! Please do not shop there they are very confrontational and aggressive people. They don't treat police officers right there and I am one of them. I showed my shield and ID to get a discount which they gave me a 10% discount but that doesn't change any of this or the way we were treated my family and I. If you are a first responder please for the love of God do not give these people your money. Go to Superior Fireworks. They are hands down the best and give a 15% discount and are excellent people and you can also order online. We never had a bad experience with Superior Fireworks because they are professionals.

Talk about the most helpful, awesome group of people! A family run business with the best love for…read morecommunity I've ever seen, knowledgeable and they have some kick ass fireworks! Best firework show I've ever had! Thanks Extreme Fireworks! Rachel, Shane, Carmen and Tommy are all epic!

Crystal was an amazing help with my selections . I went on with a budget for a firework show for…read moreactive military and their families and her knowledge, patience and understanding of the audience helped plan a well laid out show . This location is lucky to have such an employee . She is a true asset . I would return every year to have her help me with future shows .

Really disappointed by my one and only purchase here recently. Came in just for small things for…read morethe toddlers and the store has a huge selection so the employee was nice and helped point me to sparklers and glow sticks. 2 stars for his help. But $30 later and 2 versions of sparklers literally not one of them lit. They burned and burned and turned black and never actually sparkled. Definitely a huge let down for the kids, they were talking about it all day on 4th of July for none of them to work. Last year I bought from a roadside stand for $10 and they worked without an issue so I'll just do that again next year since we only need small sparklers.

An excuse for the mayor to have an out door party. Just beer and sprits every where along with pot…read moresmoking foul mouth language music. Not for the elderly young children especially the handicap I was step on pushed ran into even with my white cane out. No police any where but walking down to the river. If you enjoy a big drunk feast you are at home. Been packed in for an hour to watch a small amount of boats since 6:30 poor planning

This is great event!! I've been 2 times and enjoyed myself very much both times! It does get packed…read morebut nothing horrible cause you can watch from either side of the river and it's very spread out! I would recommend getting there a little early to find a spot, pack snacks and drinks! Real drinks too! Then sit back and enjoy the boats cruising by! Crystal invited us to watch this year from a huge boat, a naval museum! That was awesome cause it's front row watching and not crowded! 2 thumbs up! Great free event!

Truly spectacular fireworks. I'm so in love with Mount Dora. We have been to several festivals and…read moretheir Xmas lights and are never disappointed. This was exactly the case for their Independence Day fireworks celebrated on July 3rd. Everything is very organized, there are a good number of vendors. They had an American Idol singer who was great and it was a very uplifting Independence Day experience. I love their fireworks here and will definitely be back for any of their festivals.

Visited here for the first time this year (2020) for the 4th of July after hitting up the…read morecompetition just down the road first. I had no idea how it would be, but the pricing specials drew me in. This store was organized quite well, with a plentiful stock of just about any firework you could be looking for. The pricing specials (buy one get one or buy one get two) were great and were scattered across just about everything in the store. The staff here was quite helpful, answering questions about size, sound, colors, you name it. Quite honestly, this is worth the drive in Central Florida, as you just find so much more than what are at roadside tents. As far as the competition in the area, this place to me should be prioritized in your stops. Head on down and check it out, the radio ads are leading you to the right place.

Great place with great prices. I can not believe they are open every day and open at 9am. I…read moreneeded some Roman candles to scare some birds away from destroying things and they had a great 5 shot that was buy one get 2 FREE. Very nice. Will return if the birds return and I need more but so far so good.