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Palatka Municipal Airport
Lt. Jasper Kennedy "Kay" Larkin Field (28J)
Why Palatka & Putnam County?
Explore the REAL Florida
see our natural and undisturbed beauty
AND visit the historical points of interest
for yourself!
Putnam County is home to an American Heritage River; one of the few rivers that flow north:
The Beautiful and Historic St. Johns River
We are proud to be known as the
"Bass Capital of the World"
The B.A.S.S. and Bass Masters and ESPN organizations run tournaments here as well as
the
River City Tournament Trail and the annualWolfson Childrens Hospital Bass Tournament,
and the NFL sanctioned
Super Bowl Bass Tournament..
The riverbanks of Putnam County are peppered
with camps, resorts, marinas and guides to help you catch the "big one".
And we do grow em big around here.
Be it a trophy wall hangin 10 pound large mouth bass, or a 3 pound "speck",
or our famous monster cats.
Your "big one" is lurking just
around the next river bend.
Visit the spring fed Ocklawaha River and canoe its basins. Visit our famous Rodman Reservoir and Kirpatrick Dam. Visit the Cross Florida Barge Canal and the Buckman Locks. Just across the Locks marks the head of the equestrian and hiking
Cross Florida St. Johns Loop Trail.
Stroll through Mud Springs Trail
which transverses several ecosystems to a natural clear artesian spring.
The Great Florida Birding Trail.
And, of course,
the Great Florida National Trail
winding its way through our beautiful forests and woodlands.
Speaking of forests you must visit the Ocala National Forest, the Etoniah Creek State Forest, the Welaka State Forest,
the Welaka National Fish Hatchery and Aquarium,
the Dunns Creek State Park and Wildlife Management Area,
the Murphy Creek State Park,
the Ravine State Gardens in full bloom
is a plethora of beauty to behold,
the Lake George Wildlife Management Area,
the Caravelle Ranch Wildlife Management Area,
and the Cracker Swamp Preserve.
~ All in Putnam County ~We would be remiss if we failed to mention that our woodlands, swamplands, forests, rivers,
and wildlife management areas are home
to the Florida Alligator,
Floridas White Tail Deer,
the Osceola Wild Turkey,
Floridas native Black Bear,
our native Black Piney Wood Rootin Wild Hog,
the Russian Red Wild Hog,
numerous migratory and resident game birds,
and non-game birds,
including our National Bald Eagle,
a variety of water fowl,
our Coyotes and Bobcats,
other fur bearers and small game,
and of coursethe West Indian Manatee,
and of coursethe Florida Panther.
The wilds and waterways of Putnam County
will provide
the ultimate Florida outdoor experience.
Take a tour of our riverfront
Historical Homesbuilt in the late 19th and early 20thcenturies.
Visit our historical Train and Bus Depot from the same period. Visit the Bronson- Mulholland House & Historical Museum.
Rent a House Boat or Cruiser and run the river.
Take a ride on Palatkas RiverBoat.
Or cross the river on the Fort Gates Ferry.
Visit Putnam Countys sacred
Indian Burial Mounds.
Relax in our Country Club
or play 18 holes, par 70 on
Palatka Municipal Golf Course,
one of Floridas oldest design courses
an original by Donald Ross.
But race fans dont stop there
be a spectator of our annual Mug Race.
This spectacular 38.5 nautical miles river race of yachts and sail boats
begins at the Palatka Memorial Bridge and ends in Jacksonville,
drawing participants and spectators nationwide.
Expand your horizons by
pursuing a higher education
at one of Floridas
top accredited collegiate schools:
the St. Johns River Community College,
the Florida School of the Arts, St. Leos College, and the First Coast Technical Institute.
If you are a race fanPutnam County Speedway
is where the big boys "do it in the dirt."
But race fans
dont stop therebe a spectator of our annual Mug Race.
This spectacular 38.5 nautical miles river race of yachts and sail boats
begins at the Palatka Memorial Bridge and ends in Jacksonville,
drawing participants and spectators nationwide.
Andno visit to Palatka would be complete
without taking in our string of festivals.
We throw a party for just about everything
but are particularly known for
our Azalea Festival and Catfish Festival,
both in the spring,
and the huge Blue Crab Festival
always on Memorial Weekend.
Keep in mind
We are just an hour or less away from the Beaches of Florida,
the University of Florida Gators,
the Jacksonville Jaguars,
the home of the 2005 Super Bowl,
and the
Daytona Beach International Super Speedway.
We have a little bit of everything!
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For more information visit the following Points of Contact: |
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Putnam County Chamber of Commerce &Tourist Development Council: |
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* | CITY OF PALATKA | ||
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386-329-0100 or www.CityofPalatka.com | |||
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* | Florida Wildlife Conservation Commission | ||
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www.floridaconservation.org | |||
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* | Florida Division of Forestry | ||
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www.fl-dof.com | |||
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* | Cracker Swamp Game Preserve | ||
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www.crackerswamp.com | |||
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* | Georgetown Marina Fish Camp, Lodge, Charters & Guide Service | ||
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www.GeorgetownMarina.com | |||
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* | Georgia Boys Fish Camp | ||
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www.georgiaboysfishcamp.com/ | |||
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* | River Adventures & Boat Rentals | ||
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www.riveradventuresinc.com/about/river.php | |||
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* | Putnam County Speedway | ||
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www.PutnamCountySpeedway.com | |||
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* | Putnam County Blue Crab Festival | ||
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http://www.bluecrabfestival.com/ | |||
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* | The Mug Race on the St. Johns River | ||
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www.rudderclub.com/MugRaceInfo.htm | |||
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www.floridastateparks.org/ravinegardens/default.cfm | |||
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* | The Beautiful and Historic American Heritage St.. Johns River | ||
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www.FloridaRiver.org | |||
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* | American Heritage Rivers | ||
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www.epa.gov/rivers/98rivers/fsstjohn.html | |||
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* | Putnam County Accommodations and Camping | ||
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www.audubonofflorida.org/PDFs/Accomodations.pdf | |||
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* | Jacksonville Jaguars: | ||
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www.Jaguars.com | |||
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* | DAYTONA International Super Speedway | ||
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http://www.daytonainternationalspeedway.com | |||
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* | Visit Florida U.S.A. Today! | ||
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ACCOMODATIONS |
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Let it be known we are also famous for our hospitality! |
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the Azalea House an 1878 Queen Anne Victorian Bed & Breakfast located in Palatka in our National Historic District features secluded yard with swimming pool, queen beds, porch swing and verandas, fireplaces in guest parlor and dining room 220 Madison Street * Palatka * 386-325-4547 www.theazaleahouse.com or azaleahouse@gbso.net |
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the Moorings
at Crystal Cove a beautiful riverfront hotel possessing a fabulous restaurant. Diners will enjoy the view of Floridas sun setting over the St. Johns river, and take in the view of the many boats moored at the marina and the trickle of traffic on the river itself as boaters head back to their points of origin. 247 Crystal Cove Drive * Palatka * 386-325-1055 |
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Quality Inn & Suites of Palatka (formally the Holiday Inn River Front) enjoy the traditions of a riverfront inn experience in downtown Palatka at the foot of our Memorial Bridge. Enter the LAVA LOUNGE with live entertainment and the outback river deck. guests will enjoy the fine restaurant and coming soon Popis Seafood Grille 201 North 1st Street * Palatka * 386-328-3481 |
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Best Western Inn of Palatka the latest addition to local accommodations located at the foot of the bridge in East Palatka. guests will get a breath taking look at the St. Johns river as they travel across the Palatka Memorial Bridge to enjoy their stay at this east bank location. 119 US Highway 17 South * East Palatka 386-325-7800 * www.bestwestern.com |
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TRY OUR PALATKA
RESTAURANTS Floridas oldest diner: Angels Dining Car tasty food of an old fashion diner us locals would recommend the one pound cheese burger all the way with fried mushrooms on the side and an old fashion chocolate ice cream shake * downtown Palatka * 386-325-3927 * Corkey Bells Seafood and Steak on the St. Johns River at the Moorings at Crystal Cove. Excellent dining of a variety cuisine. If you want a taste of Floridaask for the "Swamp Platter". * 386-325-1094 * Mussel Whites Seafood and Grill home style fixins of steaks, chicken, & chops, plus veggies and seafood anyway you want it well worth the trip just over the bridge to east Palatka * 386-326-9111 * San Mateo Seafood Restaurant sports the best blooming onion. we suggest the steak and lobster tail or blackened fish. over the bridge a bit * 386-325-1871 * Gator Landing on the St. Johns River experience this spectacular maritime dcor in the extra large dining area or out back on the tiki deck overlooking the river. the menu features cuisine for both Neptune and landlubberscome by boat or vehicleover the bridge, just past the red light * 386-329-9300 * You want wings?Welcome to Beef O Bradysa Family Sports Pub where they guarantee a plate of hot wings that you cant eat or its free. Wall to wall TV screens for your sports viewing pleasurewe recommend the Brady Blue Cheese Burger and a beer anddont dare leave without trying the jalapeo poppers. Just east of the Airport on our rwy 27 approach. * 386-325-2525 * And Coming Soon The International House of Pancakes! construction in progresslocation: State Road 19, on the direct approach to our rwy 27 less than mile from the Airport. |
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NEED TRANSPORTATION? Beck Rental Cars (Formally Budget) * 386-328-6435 * Enterprise Rental Cars * 386-329-8999 * Beep Beep Taxi* 386-336-7349 * |
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| 4015 Reid Street, Hwy 100 Palatka, Florida 32177 |
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Office Phone: (386) 329-0148 Fax: (386) 329-0106 Palatka28J@hotmail.com |