Hotels in Palatka

Glide along the St. Johns River in a kayak, where manatees and alligators appear with startling nonchalance. The historic downtown reveals itself through vibrant murals that tell Palatka's story across weathered brick walls. Ravine Gardens State Park offers a geological surprise - steep ravines bursting with azaleas that transform into a riot of color during the Florida Azalea Festival. Blue Crab Festival brings locals together for seafood and riverside revelry. Skydiving adventures provide aerial views of this riverside community, while anglers find paradise at Rodman Reservoir. The Bronson-Mulholland House stands as elegant testimony to the city's early prominence when steamboats made this a fashionable stop for 19th-century travelers.