North Attractions, Recreation & Services colonialquarter.com/dine/taberna-del-caballo 37 St. George St., St. Augustine, 904-495-5337. Enjoy savory tapas, atbreads and sangria in an intimate atmosphere you won’t nd anywhere else. Taberna Del Caballo @ Colonial Quarter Golf Emerald Coast Golf Courses Florida Historic Golf Trail emeraldcoast .com 1540 Miracle Strip Pkwy. S.E., Ft. Walton Beach, 850-651-7131. oridahistoricgolftrail.com 500 S. Bronough St., Tallahassee, 850-245-6369. dI Colonial Quarter colonialquarter.com 33 St. George St., St. Augustine, 904-495-5337. Experience centuries of St. Augustine. Uptown Cafe and Catering The Cultural Center uptowncafeandcatering.com 1325 Miccosukee Rd., Tallahassee, 850-219-9800. Uptown Cafe’s friendly staff is available seven days a week for breakfast, lunch, meetings and caterings. Florida’s First Coast of Golf Courses Omni Amelia Island Plantation -Long Point Course ccpvb.org 50 Executive Way, Ponte Vedra Beach, 904-280-0614. The place in our community to create, understand and experience the arts. The Verandah @ Omni Amelia Island Plantation omnihotels.com/hotels/amelia-island-plantation/dining/ verandah-restaurant 142 Racquet Park Dr., Amelia Island, 904-321-5050. The Verandah is a place to recapture romance, make memories with friends and re-connect with family. orida-golf.org 4300 Marsh Landing Blvd., Ste. 102, Jacksonville Beach, 904-249-0585. Cultural Council of Greater Jacksonville experiencejax.com 300 W. Water St., Ste. 201, Jacksonville, 904-358-3600. Promoting awareness of cultural activities through arts and entertainment. aip .com 6800 First Coast Hwy., Amelia Island, 904-261-6161. Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens cummermuseum.org 829 Riverside Ave., Jacksonville, 904-356-6857. The Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens is the largest ne arts museum in Northeast Florida. Fairs, Festivals & Events childrensweek.org 307 E. 7th Ave., Tallahassee, 850-488-8287. A special celebration captures the true spirit and commitment Florida has made to our children. Omni Amelia Island Plantation -Oak Marsh Course Omni Amelia Island Plantation -Ocean Links Course PGA Tour Children’s Week presented by United Way of Florida villasofameliaisland.com/play-here/golf 39 Beach Lagoon Rd., Amelia Island, 904-261-6161. d dI Dixie Theatre villasofameliaisland.com/play-here/golf 6800 First Coast Hwy., Amelia Island, 904-261-6161. d pgatour.com 100 PGA Tour Blvd., Ponte Vedra Beach, 904-285-3700. dixietheatre.com 21 Ave. E., Apalachicola, 850-653-3200. North Florida’s oldest theater presenting live professional theater, music and dance. Clay County Fair Association, Inc. claycountyfair.org 2493 State Rd. 16 W., Green Cove Springs, 904-284-1615. The mission of the Clay County Fair Association is to provide the leading venue for Clay County. Doris Bardon Community Cultural Center thedoris.org 1500 N.W. 36th Way, Gainesville, 352-256-7760. Offers visual and performing arts classes, gallery exhibits, workshops, performances and more. Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort Sandpiper Cove Golf Course sandpipercove.com 775 Gulf Shore Dr., Destin, 850-837-9121. Donald L. Tucker Civic Center sandestin.com/vfgolf 9300 Emerald Coast Pkwy. W., Miramar Beach, 888-844-7235. d tuckerciviccenter.com 505 W. Pensacola St., Tallahassee, 850-644-7469. The Donald L. Tucker Civic Center is North Florida’s premiere entertainment and convention center. Emerald Coast Science Center ecscience.org 31 Memorial Pkwy. S.W., Ft. Walton Beach, 850-664-1261. STEM hands-on science museum. Enchanted Christmas Village jacksonvillechristmas.com 17255 Normandy Blvd., Jacksonville, 904-699-8704. Bringing your Christmas memories to life! Florida Seafood Festival worldgolfhalloffame.org 1 World Golf Pl., St. Augustine, 904-940-4123. Honoring and celebrating golf’s players and contributors. See ad on page 51. Reader Response 44 World Golf Hall of Fame Florida Art Museum Directors Association amuseums.org/famda 459 Cedar Hill Rd., Tallahassee, 850-222-6028. Promoting the development of a scholarly and creative role for Florida visual arts museums. oridaseafoodfestival.com 1 Bay Ave., Apalachicola, 850-653-4720. Florida’s oldest maritime event celebrating Florida seafood and the seafood industry. Florida Association of Museums Natural & Cultural ameliamuseum.org 233 S. 3rd St., Fernandina Beach, 904-261-7378. A wonderful variety of exhibits showcasing diverse cultures and heritage. f Amelia Island Museum of History amuseums.org 459 Cedar Hill Rd., Tallahassee, 850-222-6028. Represents and addresses the needs of the museum community. Freedom Fest at Christ’s Church Florida Historic Capitol Museum freedomfestjax.com 6045 Greenland Rd., Jacksonville, 904-493-5466. Two-day music festival in Jacksonville. Great music, fun, food and reworks! Architecture Foundation of Florida oridaarchitecture.org 104 E. Jefferson St., Tallahassee, 850-222-7590. The Foundation advocates the value of architecture for residents and visitors of Florida. f historiccapitol.gov 400 S. Monroe St., Tallahassee, 850-487-1902. Beautifully restored building features Florida’s political history. Open daily, free admission. Ilse Newell Fund for the Performing Arts, Inc. inconcertapalachicola.org 65 Ave. E., Apalachicola, 850-869-0567. INConcert is committed to cultural enrichment and raising awareness of the musical arts. Florida Museum of Natural History Cape Saint George Lighthouse mnh.u .edu 3215 Hull Rd., UF Cultural Plaza, Gainesville, 352-846-2000. Inspiring people to care about life on Earth and make a positive difference in its future. Isle of Eight Flags Shrimp Festival shrimpfestival.com 102 Centre St., Fernandina Beach, 904-261-5841. The free admission Shrimp Festival offers a fully juried ne arts and crafts show. stgeorgelight.org 2 E. Gulf Beach Dr., St. George Island, 850-927-7745. The lighthouse is open to the public year-round. Please see website for current hours. Carrabelle History Museum North Central Florida Blues Society ncfblues.org P.O. Box 13282, Gainesville, 352-871-0676. A non-pro t organization dedicated to the preservation, cultivation and promotion of the Blues. carrabellehistorymuseum.org 106 S.E. Ave. B, Carrabelle, 850-697-2141. We have several displays that highlight local heroes, the Steamship Tarpon and our “First People.” trentonquiltfestival.com 517 N. Main St., Trenton, 352-463-3842. View museum quilts and quilt trail blocks all year. Attend our annual quilt festival March 18, 2017. Florida Quilt Museum, Quilt Trail and Quilt Festival Florida Storytelling Association, Inc. Riverside Arts Market (RAM) The Carrie Meek-James N. Eaton, Sr. South-eastern Regional Black Archives Research famu.edu/index.cfm?blackarchives 445 Gamble St., Tallahassee, 850-599-3020. The Black Archives is an international research center and museum on the campus of FAMU. story.com 711 N. Donelly St., P.O. Box 258, Mount Dora, 800-327-1796. A festival for storytellers, story listeners and story lovers, come listen, learn and tell. riversideartsmarket.com 715 Riverside Ave., Jacksonville, 904-389-2449. RAM is Jacksonville’s premier destination for art lovers, music fans and foodies alike. Forgotten Coast Cultural Coalition pleinair .com 86 Water St., Apalachicola, 850-323-0176. Enhancing the vitality of local communities along Florida’s Forgotten Coast. Romanza -St. Augustine Catty Shack Ranch Wildlife Sanctuary romanzastaugustine.org 83 Bridge St., St. Augustine, 904-501-4336. Amazing events, shows, concerts, parades and more in the Nation’s Oldest City, St. Augustine! cattyshack.org 1860 Starratt Rd., Jacksonville, 904-757-3606. We are open at least one day out of every weekend for public tours. Fort Menendez At Old Florida Museum fortmenendez.com 259 San Marco Ave., St. Augustine, 904-824-8874. Hands-on, interactive history museum. TaxSlayer Bowl Cedar Lakes Woods and Gardens cedarlakeswoodsandgarden.com 4990 N.E. 180th Ave., Williston, 352-529-0055. Botanical gardens and wildlife reserve. f gatorbowl.com 1 Gator Bowl Blvd., Jacksonville, 904-798-1700. Annual college footbowl game. Cinema Verde cinemaverde.org P.O. Box 358711, Gainesville, 352-327-3560. Providing environmental education to the public through lms, art shows, workshops, eco-tours, etc. fwb.org 139 Miracle Strip Pkwy. S.E., Ft. Walton Beach, 850-833-9595. See the Indian Temple Mound, Camp Walton Schoolhouse Museum and more. Fort Walton Beach Heritage Park & Cultural Center OFFICIAL VISITOR’S GUIDE 4 85