# Silver Springs State Park

> One of the largest artesian springs in the world, known for glass-bottom boat rides that began in the 1870s. Wild rhesus monkeys live along the Silver River; 

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One of the largest artesian springs in the world, known for glass-bottom boat rides that began in the 1870s. Wild rhesus monkeys live along the Silver River; kayaks and boat tours start from the main spring.

- **Nearest town:** Ocala, FL
- **Category:** Nature & parks
- **GPS:** 29.2159, -82.0529

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