Welcome Station in High Springs at Exit 404
What’s a Florida road trip without a stop that offers you a delightful mix of kitschy experiences?
Tasting free citrus samples, yes. Taking your photo with a 13 foot fake shark, yes. Videoing the live baby alligators as they look at you (like you’re tasty) from inside their enclosure, yes. Shopping through a beloved array of traditional souvenirs – like chimes, T-shirts, seashells, and assortment of alligator, shark, and seashore memorabilia – YES!!
All of this and more can be found at the BP Florida Welcome Station in High Springs at Exit 404 off Interstate 75. Plus, they have a very kind staff, gas pumps and clean bathrooms. They also have a beloved array of traditional souvenirs, such as wind chimes, T-shirts, seashells, conch shells, candies, fruits, and assortment of alligator shark & seashore memorabilia.