Palatka · Crescent City Florida Hotels, Lodging and Bed and Breakfasts

Visit Historic Palatka on the St. Johns River in Northeast Florida. Located within two hours driving distance to all major attractions in central Florida. Unlimited opportunities to explore the St. Johns River, one of only a few rivers in the world that flows north. Experience Old Florida charm. Tour the over-30 artistic renderings depicting the historical, cultural and natural riches in larger-than-life murals. Share in celebrating our Florida heritage at our many festivals and events, including the Florida Azalea Festival, St. Johns River Catfish Festival, Blue Crab Festival, Bostwick Blueberry Festival, Annual Gourd Festival or Battle at Horse Landing Civil War Reenactment.

Nestled on a high wooded bluff between two lakes that are fed by the St. Johns River, Crescent City is a reflection of Florida's bygone Victorian opulence. The grandeur of the town, coupled with its unmistakable southern charm, gives visitors a generous taste of mid-19th-century Florida. The Little Blue House, located in downtown Crescent City, offers Florida History, local heritage display, a gift shop and an occasional art display. Crescent City is home of the annual St. Johns River Catfish Festival, a two-day extravaganza of music, art, exhibits and, of course, "cracker" food.

We invite you to tour Putnam County and get the flavor of our local history and culture by experiencing the many sites along the way. Our communities are all blessed with an abundance of beautiful waterways and scenic greenways. Along the way you learn about history, experience our heritage, or simply enjoy nature. We have numerous tours available: PALATKA THROUGH THE AGES, a Walking & Driving Tour of City Murals - More than 30 murals located throughout downtown Palatka that depict the area’s natural, historic and cultural assets, DRIVING TOUR OF HISTORIC CHURCHES, HISTORIC CRESCENT CITY, & PALATKA HISTORIC TOUR We hope we have whet your appetite for local history and heritage. We invite and encourage you to Putnam County, Florida, and attend one of our many festivals or just come back and relax.