We were actually looking more for the river but turned to this park without realizing there were several Suwannee River Parks. This was the home of Stephen Foster and contained pianos and furniture and displays relating to he and his family and music. He wrote many popular songs that I had not known were his. The park includes an auditorium... More

Stopped on a whim and glad we did. For $5 entrance fee, we toured the museum and saw some truly artisitc dioramas depicting his songs and learned that he never visited the Swannee River! The cariollon bell tower is very entertaining and sitting down by the gazebo watching the lazy Swannee River flow by helps to take you away to... More

There was actually a free concert of Stephen Foster arrangements by locals in the main hall. Refreshments were served afterwards and the local artisans gave demonstrations of their crafts. All this for one carload fee. Great bargain for a family outing.

This park just opened up a new 8 mile bike and hiking trail. Since we hike, we can only give you our impression from that perspective. The first half of the new trail is quite rough for walking, lots of small cutoff stumps sticking up and palmetto roots blocking the trail. When I walk in this park again, I'll take... More

This is a great state park with all of the great features of any state park offered by the State of Florida. However, this state park has the added the features of a replica antebellum mansion (built in 1950) and a Carillion bell tower. The museum and bell tower are placed in honor of Stephen Foster (a Pennsylvanian) who wrote... More

Stephen Foster state park is a wonderful place to visit. They keep it up so nice and are very welcoming! The museum is nice to visit and you learn about Stephen Foster himself! My husband and I loved it so much, we got married there under the huge oak trees!