North 1 2 4 3 5 KEY 75 19 72 Interstate U.S. Highway State Highway Controlled Access Divided Highways Toll Highways Divided Highways Principal Through Highways Airport i Welcome Center A Capital, Historic Gems & Award-Winning Beaches Search { Map } at VISITFLORIDA.com Northwest In Pensacola , it’s eyes to the sky for the world-famous Blue Angels’ jaw-dropping performances, then a dive to the sunken USS Oriskany , the world’s largest artifi cial reef. Downtown, Palafox Street o ers a quaint historic district with boutique shopping, dining and entertainment. A short drive east brings you to Destin , the “world’s luckiest fi shing village.” Reel in a big catch on a deep-sea fi shing charter, or make a big splash at Big Kahuna’s Water & Adventure Park. For non-stop entertainment, keep heading east to Panama City Beach . Feast at fi ne waterfront restaurants or head to Pier Park for entertainment and shopping. 82 4 VISITFLORIDA.com North Central In the state capital of Tallahassee , the 22-story Capitol building takes center stage (and o ers tours!) in historic downtown. An emerging restaurant and craft brewery scene complements the live entertainment at Cascades Park. Just south, Wakulla Springs is a must-visit for swimming, diving and snorkeling in cool, crystal-clear waters. Northwest of Gainesville, the real “fountains of youth” include Ginnie Springs and Ichetucknee Springs State Park. Then go for a history lesson in Lake City at the Olustee Battlefi eld and Museum, or tour an old Seminole village in Osceola National Forest, followed by camping, fi shing, or even horse riding on the park’s trails. Northeast In Jacksonville , follow the Jax Ale Trail for the ultimate beer experience, including a tour of one of Budweiser’s six public breweries. On the coast, Ponte Vedra Beach , home of THE PLAYERS Championship, beckons golfers to TPC Sawgrass for world-famous links. While there, take to the luxury beach resorts for an up-close look at the 40-foot sand dunes, some of the largest in Florida. Mix history with what’s trending in the “nation’s oldest city,” St. Augustine . Explore quaint streets dating to 1565, including the Lincolnville Historic District – an area established by freedmen following the American Civil War.
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