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Discover Palatka


BRONSON-MULHOLLAND HOUSE
More than Century-Old Home of Judge Isaac Bronson
Interior is lavishly furnished with period pieces - some original to the house
During operating hours, free guided tours are available roughly every half hour
Available for weddings and event rental. Download event info and info on rental fees.
100 Madison St ~ Palatka, FL 32177

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Open Saturday and Sunday 12 noon - 5pm
P: 386-329-0140 www.bronsonmulhollandhouse.com 

LARIMER ARTS CENTER
Home of Arts Council of Greater Palatka and the River City Players
216 Reid Street ~ Palatka, FL 32177
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Open 10am-4pm Mon-Tues, 10am-2pm Sat
P: 386-328-8998    www.artsinputnam.org

HISTORIC TILGHMAN HOUSE
 Home of the Palatka Art League
Enjoy the Arts and Fine Craftsmanship of Local Artists
324 River Street ~ Palatka, FL 32177
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Open 5pm - 9pm Third Friday of each month
P: 386-325-8750    www.palatkaartleague.com

PUTNAM HISTORIC MUSEUM
110 Madison Street ~ Palatka, FL 32177
Group tours available at other times by special arrangement
by contacting Putnam County Historical Society at 386-385-3975
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Ask the docent of the Bronson-Mulholland House for a tour during BMH hours (Thurs-Mon 12 noon - 5pm)
P: 386-325-9825  putnam-fl-historical-society.org

DAVID BROWNING RAILROAD MUSEUM & RAILRODEO
Historic Photos and Documents, Railroad Memorabilia Operating Model Train.
The Museum is located in the waiting area of the train station and is open Monday thru Friday 8am-5pm.
The Model Railroads are open the 1st Sunday and 3rd Saturday of each month from 1-4pm.
222 North 11th Street ~ Palatka, FL 32177
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Museum: 8am - 5pm Monday - Friday
Railrodeo: 1pm - 4pm 1st Sun & 3rd Sat each month
P: 386-328-0305    www.railsofpalatka.org

RAVINE STATE GARDENS PARK
 59 acre gardens, nature trail, exercise course, and picnic areas.
1.8 mile road can be accessed by car, bike or foot
1600 Twigg Street ~ Palatka, FL 32177
Admission is $4.00 (1 person in vehicle), $5.00 (2-8 people in vehicle),
$2.00 (1 person walking in park). Children under 6 free. 
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Open Daily - 8am until Sundown
P: 386-329-3721 floridastateparks.org/ravinegardens

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Water Works Environmental Education Center
1101 Whitewater Drive, Palatka, FL


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> Murals in Palatka

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OTHER THINGS TO SEE AND DO IN PUTNAM COUNTY:

WELAKA NATIONAL FISH HATCHERY AND AQUARIUM
Operated by the U.S. Department of Interior
State Highway 309 ~ Welaka, FL 32193
Welaka Aquarium, Observation Tower, 3/4 Mile Nature Trail, Picnic Area, Wildlife Viewing
Guided Group Tours Available, Free Admission
Open Seven Days a Week 7am - 4pm
P: 386-467-2374 

INTERLACHEN MUSEUM
Operated by Interlachen Historic Society
311 Atlantic Avenue ~ Interlachen, FL 32148
Open Saturdays 10am - 2pm and group tours by request
P: 386-684-0103

FLORIDA SCHOOL OF THE ARTS GALLERIES
5001 St. Johns Avenue ~ Palatka, FL 32177
Gallery Open 8:30am - 5pm Monday - Friday
P: 386-312-4300 

MURALS
Over 30 murals depicting Putnam County's historical, cultural and natural resources.
http://www.conleemurals.org/

LITTLE BLUE HOUSE HERITAGE MUSEUM AND ART CENTER
602 N. Summit Street ~ Crescent City, FL 32112
Tues-Sat 2:30pm - 5pm
P: (386) 698-4711 or (386) 698-1911 

MT. ROYAL INDIAN TEMPLE MOUND C.1250-1500
Once a Timucuan Indian Temple. Largest sand mound in Florida. William Bartram
was first to write about the mound and urge that it be preserved.
Free Admission
P: 386-467-2863 or visit www.mtroyalairpark.com 

CROSS FLORIDA GREEENWAY & VISITOR CENTER
Nature Education Center
Open Monday – Sunday 8am to 5pm
P: 386-312-2273 

PUTNAM COUNTY ARCHIVES DEPARTMENT
601 College Road ~ Palatka, FL 32177
Open Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm
P: 386-329-0126
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