Why Famous

• Suwannee – Fishing Village.
• City Of Hawkinsville – sunken steamboat in the Suwannee River near Old Town, one of the Florida Underwater Archaeological Preserves.
• Horseshoe Beach.
• Guaranto Springs.
• Hinton Landing.
• Horseshoe Beach Park, New Pine Landinf Parks, Purvis Landing Parks, Shired Island Park.

Destination Facts

• Dixie County was created in 1921 from the southern portion of Lafayette County.
• Dixie is a common nickname for the Southern United States.
• Andrew Jackson defeated Seminole Chief Billy Bowlegs at Old Town in Dixie County.

Area Information

• Its county seat is Cross City, Florida.
• The county has a total area of 864 square miles.
• Dixie County is along Florida’s upper Nature Coast with the Suwannee River as a right-hand border.
• It is located in the north central part of the state.

Why Visit dixie

• Freshwater Fishing, Saltwater Fishing.
• Birding, Hunting, Boating, Hiking, Bicycling, Exploring is available in Dixie.
• Canoeing, Kayaking.
• Scuba.

Best Time to Visit dixie

• Spring and Fall.

Transport

• Us Highway 19, Highway 351.
• Cross City Airport, Landing Field, Manatee Springs Airport.

Lifestyle

• Red Belly Day is held on the banks of the Suwannee River with games, contests, crafts, beauty pageant and entertainment.
• In December, the Chamber hosts “Christmas in the Park” with games, food and prizes for all children of the county.

Languages

• English.
• Spanish.

Budget

$50-$200