North Things to Do, Food and Drink, Visitor Services KEY TO SYMBOLS: d = Beach wheelchairs available in some locations d I = Guide or information for travelers with disabilities Things to Do Arts and Attractions act4murder.com P.O. Box 455, Shalimar, 850-862-2885. Act4Murder performs comedic murder mysteries for dinner theater -public, private and fundraisers. Destination Archaeology Resource Center -Florida Public Archaeology Network fpan.us 207 E. Main St., Pensacola, 850-595-0050. The Florida Public Archaeology Network program includes the Destination Archaeology Museum. Gulf Breeze Zoo Act4Murder gulfbreezezoo.org 5701 Gulf Breeze Pkwy., Gulf Breeze, 850-932-2229. The Gulf Breeze Zoo is a 50-acre facility featuring hundreds of animals from around the world! DONNA Marathon Weekend Gulf Specimen Marine Laboratory Amelia Island Museum of History ameliamuseum.org 233 S. 3rd St., Fernandina Beach, 904-261-7378. A wonderful variety of exhibits showcasing diverse cultures and heritage. breastcancermarathon.com 5220 Belfort Rd., Jacksonville, 904-551-0732. Flat. Fast. Fun. Find your finish DONNA Marathon Weekend. gulfspecimen.org 222 Clark Dr., Panacea, 850-984-5297. Visitors interact with creatures from the North Florida coast in touch tanks and aquariums. Emerald Coast Science Center Gulf World Marine Park Apalachicola Maritime Museum ecscience.org 31 Memorial Pkwy. S.W., Ft. Walton Beach, 850-664-1261. Unique and inspiring museum filled with more than 200 touchable, workable exhibits. gulfworldmarinepark.com 15412 Front Beach Rd., Panama City Beach, 850-234-5271. See fascinating shows featuring dolphins, sea lions and tropical birds. Swim with a dolphin. amm .org 957 E. Pine Ave., St. George Island, 850-653-2500. Celebrates and preserves the rich maritime history of Apalachicola in a hands-on learning environment. Fernandina Plaza Historic State Park oridastateparks.org/park/fernandina-plaza 2601 Atlantic Ave., Fernandina Beach, 904-277-7274. Enjoy a leisurely picnic on the grass, with a view of Victorian-era homes and the Amelia River. Historic Haile Homestead thedoris.org 1500 N.W. 36th Way., Gainesville, 352-256-7760. Artwalk is an exciting, fun way to experience the amazing wealth of creativity the Gainesville community. Arts Association of Alachua County/Artwalk Gainesville hailehomestead.org 8500 S.W. Archer Rd., Gainesville, 352-336-9096. 1856 Sea Island Cotton plantation famous for its Talking Walls, over 12,500 words dating to 1850s. Florida Historic Capitol Museum historiccapitol.gov 400 S. Monroe St., Tallahassee, 850-487-1902. Beautifully restored building features Florida’s political history. Open daily, free admission. Cape Saint George Lighthouse 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. Florida Museum of Natural History legacy. agler.edu/pages/tours 74 King St., St. Augustine, 904-819-6400. Historical tours of Flagler College highlight the architectural of the former Hotel Ponce de Leon. Historic Tours of Flagler College: Hotel Ponce de Leon oridamuseum.u .edu 3215 Hull Rd., 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 Cedar Key Museum State Park oridastateparks.org/park/cedar-key-museum 12231 S.W. 166th Ct., Cedar Key, 352-543-5350. Featuring the history of Cedar Key. Florida Quilt Museum, Quilt Trail and Quilt Festival shrimpfestival.com 102 Centre St., Fernandina Beach, 904-261-5841. The free admission shrimp festival offers a fully juried fine arts and crafts show. Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens 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. Children’s Week presented by United Way of Florida trentonquiltfestival.com 517 N. Main St., Trenton, 352-463-3842. Visit our festival on March 17, 2018 and the Florida Quilt Trail and Museum all year long! jacksonvillezoo.org 370 Zoo Pkwy., Jacksonville, 904-757-4463. Escape to the Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens for the only walking safari in Northeast Florida. Florida Seafood Festival John Gorrie Museum State Park Cinema Verde oridaseafoodfestival.com 1 Bay Ave., Apalachicola, 850-653-4720. Florida’s oldest maritime event celebrating Florida seafood and the seafood industry. oridastateparks.org/park/john-gorrie-museum P.O. Box 267, Apalachicola, 850-653-9347. Named after a young physician who moved to Apalachicola in the early 1800s. cinemaverde.org P.O. Box 358711, Gainesville, 352-327-3560. Provides environmental education to the community through films, art, music, workshops and eco-tours. Florida Storytelling Festival LeMoyne Chain of Parks Art Festival Colonial Quarter 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. chainofparks.com 125 N. Gadsen St., Tallahassee, 850-544-6399. A fine art festival in downtown Tallahassee. Free to the public. colonialquarter.com 33 Saint George St., St. Augustine, 904-495-5337. Experience the nation’s oldest city like never before with a historical adventure tour! Foo Foo Festival Constitution Convention Museum State Park oridastateparks.org/park/constitution-convention 200 Allen Memorial Way, Port St. Joe, 850-229-8029. One of the most picturesque parks in Gulf County. foofoofest.com 6120 Enterprise Dr., Pensacola, 850-472-1128. 12-day celebration of culinary, musical, theatrical and creative events throughout Pensacola. d I oridastateparks.org/park/letchworth 4500 Sunray Rd. S., Monticello, 850-922-6007. One of Florida’s most significant Native American ceremonial sites predating AD 1400. Letchworth-Love Mounds Archaeological State Park Forest Capital Museum State Park Council on Culture & Arts oridastateparks.org/park/forest-capital 204 Forest Park Dr., Perry, 850-584-3227. The museum interprets the history of forestry in North Florida. Lightner Museum tallahasseearts.org 816 S. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Tallahassee, 850-224-2500. COCA promotes and advocates for arts and culture in Florida’s capital region – #theARTSlivehere! Forgotten Coast Cultural Coalition pleinair .com 86 Water St., Apalachicola, 850-323-0176. Enhancing the vitality of local communities along Florida’s Forgotten Coast. lightnermuseum.org 75 King St., St. Augustine, 904-824-2874. Lightner Museum features collections of glass, porcelain, toys, natural history, etc. Marineland Conservation Foundation, Inc. marineland.net/home/gacfs 9600 Oceanshore Blvd., St. Augustine, 904-461-1565. We are a place to educate, inspire and connect the public to aquatic life. Cultural Arts Association of Walton County Inc. culturalartsalliance.com 105 Hogtown Bayou Ln., Santa Rosa Beach, 850-622-5970. Making Walton County a creative place to live, work and visit. Fort Walton Beach Heritage Park & Cultural Center Marineland Dolphin Adventure Cultural Center ccpvb.org 50 Executive Way, Ponte Vedra Beach, 904-280-0614. The place in our community to create, understand and experience the arts. 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. marineland.net 9600 Oceanshore Blvd., St. Augustine, 904-471-1111. Experience the thrill of swimming with dolphins! Freedom Fest at Christ’s Church Military Museum of North Florida 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. freedomfestjax.com 6045 Greenland Rd., Jacksonville, 904-493-5466. Music festival in Jacksonville. Great music, fun, food and fireworks! themilitarymuseumofnorth orida.com 1 Bunker Ave., Green Cove Springs, 904-410-0781. Displaying Northeast Florida’s military history from the Revolutionary War to the Afghan conflicts. Goodwood Museum & Gardens Mission San Luis Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens cummermuseum.org 829 Riverside Ave., Jacksonville, 904-356-6857. The largest fine arts museum in Northeast Florida. goodwoodmuseum.org 1600 Miccosukee Rd., Tallahassee, 850-877-4202. Please contact the museum for hours of operation and tour times. missionsanluis.org 2100 W. Tennessee St., Tallahassee, 850-245-6406. The only reconstructed Spanish mission in Florida. 72 ✹ VISITFLORIDA.com
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