Mayo, is the county seat of Lafayette County, population 1,226, is small town America personified.  It has two excellent restaurants, a local grocery store, and at least one antique/collectible shop which is worth your time. 

 

Wes Skiles Peacock Springs State Park is located less than 10 miles North of Mayo.  Here you will find two major springs and a spring run.  Cave divers travel from all over the world to explore nearly 33,000 feet of surveyed underwater passages at Peacock Springs. The park features one of the longest underwater cave systems in the continental United States. Only divers who show proof of their scuba certification are permitted to explore the underwater caverns.  Swimming in Peacock Springs and Orange Grove Sink are popular activities during the summer. Grills and pavilions are available for picnicking.

 

Mayo is 32 miles north of the Gulf coast fishing village of Steinhatchee.  Steinhatchee is an angler’s paradise where visitors can truly get away from it all. Steinhatchee is known as “The Best-Kept Secret in Florida,” and for good reason. With fewer than 1,000 residents and access to the Steinhatchee River and Gulf of America, a trip to Steinhatchee means plenty of time on the water — without the crowds.  Historically a fishing village, Steinhatchee retains that character in its charming buildings, laid-back marinas, and restaurants with stunning views of the water. 

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Mayo is the kind of place where, if you stay for a few days, your stress level will drop and may just disappear altogether.  Stay in or near Mayo for a day or two and you will get it.  You will understand.

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Plan your trip at Mayo.

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Grocery Stores, Shopping, and Restaurants:

• Grocery Stores: Thriftway, Publix & Winn Dixie located in Live Oak 22 miles North of Mayo

• Shopping: Napa Auto Supply, Ace Hardware & Tractor Supply (in Branford), and Walmart Supercenter (in Live Oak)

• Restaurants: Mayo Cafe, Mi Viejo Mexican Restaurant, Sisters Cafe & The Gathering (in Branford)

• Fast/Casual: Krispy Krunchy Chicken, Subway, Mayo Subs, Aunt Bee's Fried Chicken Food Truck 

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Hospitals:

• Madison County Memorial Hospital  40 Minutes North of Mayo in Madison

• HCA Florida Suwannee Emergency  25 Minutes North of Mayo in Live Oak

• HCA Florida Lake City Hospital  50 Minutes Northeast of Mayo in Lake City

• Lake City VA Medical Center  50 Minutes Northeast of Mayo in Lake City

• Doctors Memorial Hospital   30 Minutes West of Mayo

 

College and Universities:

• ​North Florida College  40 Miles North of Mayo in Madison

• RIVEROAK Technical College  25 Minutes North of Mayo in Live Oak

• Florida Gateway College  50 Minutes Northeast of Mayo in Lake City

• Santa Fe College  1 Hour & 15 Minutes East of Mayo in Gainesville

• University of Florida  1 Hour & 15 Minutes East of Mayo in Gainesville

 

Nearest Major Cities:

• Gainesville, Florida  1 Hour & 15 Minutes East of Mayo

• Tallahassee, Florida  1.5 Hours West of Mayo

• Jacksonville, Florida  1.5 Hours East of Mayo

• Orlando, Florida  Just under 3 Hours South of Mayo

• Tampa, Florida  Just under 3 Hours South of Mayo

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Nearest Airports:

• Gainesville Regional Airport  65 Miles East of Mayo

• Tallahassee International Airport  80 Miles West of Mayo

• Jacksonville International Airport  106 Miles Northeast of Mayo

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Outdoor Adventures:

• Suwannee River Rendezvous

• Lafayette Blue Springs State Park

• Troy Springs State Park

• Little River Springs

• Wes Skiles Peacock Springs State Park

• Suwannee River Wilderness Trail

• Ichetucknee Springs State Park

• Florida National Scenic Trail  Hiking

 

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