North Attractions, Recreation & Services oridastateparks.org/park/suwannee-river 3631 201st Path, Live Oak, 386-362-2746. Activities include shing, kayaking, boating, picnicking and canoeing. Suwannee River State Park Shopping Avonlea Antique Mall avonleamall.com 8101 Philips Hwy., Jacksonville, 904-636-8785. Avonlea is home to Jacksonville’s largest and most beautiful antiques and interiors mall. Wine World chanswineworld.com 10859 U.S. Hwy. 98 W., Ste. 301, Miramar Beach, 850-654-7466. An unparalleled selection of ne wine, hand-crafted beer and aged spirits. T.N.T. Hideaway tnthideaway.com 6527 Coastal Hwy. 98, Crawfordville, 850-925-6412. Take a canoe or kayak trip down a cypress tree-lined river and enjoy nearby wildlife refuges. f Sightseeing Tours Amelia River Cruises ameliarivercruises.com 1 N. Front St., Fernandina Beach, 904-261-9972. View wildlife and see two unique and rustically beautiful islands on our historic narrated boat tours. f Destin Commons Tarklin Bayou Preserve State Park oridastateparks.org/park/tarkiln-bayou 12301 Gulf Beach Hwy., Pensacola, 850-492-1595. Visitors can enjoy a picnic or take a hike on the nature trails to observe rare plants and animals. destincommons.com 4100 Legendary Dr., Ste. 270, Destin, 850-337-8700. Northwest Florida’s premier open-air lifestyle shopping center. Eco Relics Three Rivers State Park oridastateparks.org/park/three-rivers 7908 Three River Park Rd., Sneads, 850-482-9006. Visitors might catch sight of fox squirrels, deer or many species of native and migratory birds. ecorelics.com 106 Stockton St., Jacksonville, 904-330-0074. Eco-friendly; Go green with Eco Relics and help to keep reusable materials out of land lls. dI Big Bend Scenic Byway oridabigbendscenicbyway.org 1184 Lower Bridge Rd., Crawfordville, 850-745-0275. Visitors can explore the natural resources which have supported and sustained lives for generations. f Florida Retail Federation Topsail Hill Preserve State Park oridastateparks.org/park/topsail-hill 7525 Scenic Hwy. 30A, Santa Rosa Beach, 850-267-8330. Attractions include natural surface trails, wildlife viewing and 3.2 miles of white sand beaches. d frf.org 227 S. Adams St., Tallahassee, 850-222-4082. Statewide trade association representing Florida’s second largest employment industry. Bike Florida & Share the Road bike orida.org P.O. Box 1425, High Springs, 352-224-8601. All routes link small towns with natural and historic landmarks along mostly scenic country roads. f Havana Merchants Association Torreya State Park oridastateparks.org/park/torreya 2576 N.W. Torreya Park Rd., Bristol, 850-643-2674. Torreya offers visitors an experience that is rarely found in the Sunshine State. havana orida.com 208 N.W. First St., Havana, 850-567-4281. The historic Havana shopping district is home to more than 30 unique shops and restaurants. Black Raven Pirate Ship pirateshipblackraven.com 111 Avenida Menendez, Ste. F, St. Augustine, 877-578-5050. The mighty pirate ship Black Raven was built for its purpose, to be a oating performance theater. Troy Springs State Park oridastateparks.org/park/troy-spring 674 N.E. Troy Springs Rd., Branford, 386-935-4835. A beautiful place to swim, sh and picnic along the iconic Suwannee River. omniameliaislandplantation.com 85 Amelia Village Cir., Amelia Island, 904-491-4834. Adorable deli and market. French bistro inspired deli and shop with specialty kitchen items and more. Marché Burette Shoppe @ Omni Amelia Island Plantation Buccaneer Pirate Cruise destinpirateship.com 100 Harbor Blvd., Destin, 850-269-0896. Activities include a treasure hunt, face painting, pirate stories, cannonball ghts and more. Waccasassa Bay Preserve State Park Peterbrooke Chocolatier Destination Segway Tours Inc. oridastateparks.org/park/waccasassa-bay 8312 S.W. 125th Ct., Cedar Key, 352-543-5567. Only accessible by boat; a small remnant of what was once the vast Gulf Hammock. peterbrooke.com 2024 San Marco Blvd., Jacksonville, 904-398-2488. Your neighborhood chocolatier! Specialties made daily with Peterbrooke’s unique blend of chocolates. destinationsegway.com 226 Harbor Blvd., Destin, 850-714-1364. Enjoy a glide through Paradise. Plenty of ride time and local sights. Wakulla Springs State Park Pier Park, Simon Property Group oridastateparks.org/park/wakulla-springs 465 Wakulla Park Dr., Wakulla Springs, 850-561-7278. Home of one of the largest and deepest freshwater springs in the world. d Washington Oaks Gardens State Park oridastateparks.org/park/washington-oaks 6400 N. Oceanshore Blvd., Palm Coast, 386-446-6780. Visitors enjoy picnicking, shing and walking through the ornamental gardens and along the river. oridastateparks.org/park/peacock-springs 18081 185th Rd., Live Oak, 386-776-2194. This park features one of the longest underwater cave systems in the continental U.S. simon.com/mall/?id=1204 600 Pier Park Dr., Ste. 125, Panama City Beach, 850-236-9974. A premier shopping destination for locals and visitors alike. See ad on page 64. Reader Response 57 southernstardolphincruise.com 100 Harbor Blvd., Ste. A, Destin, 850-837-7741. A relaxing and educational tour of the bottlenose dolphin. f Dolphin Cruise Southern Star Glass Bottom Boat Florida Scenic Highways Program Wes Skiles Peacock Springs State Park premiumoutlets.com/silversands 10562 Emerald Coast Pkwy., Destin, 850-654-9771. Silver Sands Premium Outlets is home to 110 designer and name brand outlet stores. See ad on page 64. Reader Response 57 Silver Sands Premium Outlets, Simon Property Group oridascenichighways.com 605 Suwannee St., MS 37, Tallahassee, 850-414-5267. A grassroots effort to heighten awareness of our state’s historical and intrinsic resources. Old Town Trolley Tours of St. Augustine trolleytours.com 167 San Marco Ave., St. Augustine, 904-829-3800. The tour covers over 100 sights of interest, with 22 stops where you can get on and off to sightsee. f The Spice & Tea Exchange of St Augustine spiceandtea.com 59 Hypolita St., St. Augustine, 904-826-3770. Begin your adventure by exploring the nest in savory spices, gourmet teas and seasonings. Shell Island Dolphin Tour The Wilderness Way thewildernessway.net 3152 Shadeville Rd., Crawfordville, 850-877-7200. Eco-tours, instructions, kayak shing, kayak and bike rental are among our services. shellislanddolphintour.com 4607 State Park Ln., Panama City Beach, 850-630-1278. Private dolphin tour and snorkel trip. St. Augustine Scenic Cruise William J. Rish Recreational Park apd.my orida.com/rish-park 6773 Cape San Blas Rd., Cape San Blas, 850-482-9386. A park speci cally for people with disabilities and their families. d Yellow Blu Fort Historic State Park premiumoutlets.com/staugustine 2700 State Rd. 16, St. Augustine, 904-825-1555. Find impressive savings at more than 85 outlet stores. See ad on page 64. Reader Response 57 St. Augustine Premium Outlets, Simon Property Group scenic-cruise.com 111 Avenida Menendez, St. Augustine, 904-824-1806. Relax and enjoy a one-hour-and-fteen-minute cruise aboard the Victory III . f Spas & Wellness Florida Department of Health my oridaeh.com 4052 Bald Cypress Way, Tallahassee, 850-245-4444. To protect, promote and improve the health of all people in Florida. oridastateparks.org/park/yellow-bluff 12157 Heckscher Dr. c/o Little Talbot Island State Park, Jacksonville, 904-251-2320. This site was an important military position during the Civil War, allowing access to the inland area. simon.com/mall/st-johns-town-center 4663 River City Dr., Ste. 119, Jacksonville, 904-998-7156. St. Johns Town Center is more than a mall; it’s a destination! See ad on page 64. Reader Response 57 St. Johns Town Center Mall, Simon Property Group One Ocean Spa Sweet Pete’s Candy Shoppe oneoceanresort.com 1 Ocean Blvd., Atlantic Beach, 904-249-7402. One place. One body. One mind. Rejuvenate your body and spirit at The Spa at One Ocean. KEY TO SYMBOLS f = Guided Tours = Vacation Planner = Vacation Planner available in other languages d = Beach Wheelchairs available in some locations d I = Guide or information for disabled travelers sweetpetescandy.com 400 N. Hogan St., Jacksonville, 904-376-7161. Sweet Pete’s offers high-quality sweets, hands-on classes and parties for all ages. serenitybytheseaspa.com 4000 S. Sandestin Blvd., Miramar Beach, 850-622-9595. Extensive menu of rejuvenating treatments to suit any mood and eliminate stress. d dI Serenity By the Sea Spa @ Hilton Sandestin Beach Resort 92 ✹ VISITFLORIDA.com
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