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 oridastateparks.org/park/dudley-farm 18730 W. Newberry Rd., Newberry, 352-472-1142. Dudley Farm is an authentic Civil War era working farm, 18 restored buildings and heritage livestock. d Dudley Farm Historic State Park Friends of A1A Scenic & Historic Coastal Byway scenica1a.org 2175 Mizell Rd., St. Augustine, 904-425-8055. Experience the real Florida from Ponte Vedra to Flagler Beach along the A1A National Scenic Byway Lafayette Blue Springs State Park oridastateparks.org/park/lafayette-blue-springs 799 N.E. Spring Bell Rd., Mayo, 386-294-3667. Visitors can take a dip, walk across the limestone bridge or picnic under the oaks. Dunns Creek State Park oridastateparks.org/park/dunns-creek 320 Sisco Rd., Pomona Park, 386-329-3721. Dunns Creek State Park is a 6,300 acre park with over 20 beautiful natural communities. Gainesville Department of Parks, Recreation and Cultural A airs cityofgainesvilleparks.org 302 N.E. 6th Ave., Gainesville, 352-334-5067. Gainesville is proud to showcase its vast park system, cultural events and recreation activities. d I Econfi na River State Park oridastateparks.org/park/lake-jackson 3600 Indian Mound Rd., Tallahassee, 850-922-6007. Six earthen temple mounds built by Native Americans more than 800 years ago. Lake Jackson Mounds Archaeological State Park oridastateparks.org/park/econ na-river 4741 Econfina River Rd., Lamont, 850-922-6007. Meanders like a dark ribbon through pine and oak-palm forests to salt marshes dotted with pine. Gamble Rogers Memorial State Recreation Area at Flagler Beach oridastateparks.org/park/gamble-rogers 3100 S. Ocean Shore Blvd., Flagler Beach, 386-517-2086. Visitors enjoy camping, swimming, sunbathing, beachcombing, hiking, picnicking, boating or fishing. d d I Lake Talquin State Park Eden Gardens State Park oridastateparks.org/park/lake-talquin 14850 Jack Vause Landing Rd., Tallahassee, 850-922-6007. Lake Talquin is a man-made lake, formed in 1927 when the Jackson Bluff Dam was constructed. oridastateparks.org/park/eden-gardens 1653 W. C.R. Unit 1102, Santa Rosa Beach, 850-267-8320. Enjoy a guided tour of the Wesley House and gardens, bring a picnic or go fishing off the dock. Little Talbot Island State Park Falling Waters State Park George Crady Bridge Fishing Pier State Park oridastateparks.org/park/falling-waters 1130 State Park Rd., off S.R. 77A, Chipley, 850-638-6130. Featuring Florida’s tallest waterfall at 67 feet. oridastateparks.org/park/george-crady-bridge 9000 Heckscher Dr., Fernandina Beach, 904-251-2320. Providing fishermen access to one of the best fishing areas in Northeast Florida. oridastateparks.org/park/amelia-island 12157 Heckscher Dr., Jacksonville, 904-251-2320. Little Talbot Island is one of the few remaining undeveloped barrier islands in Northeast Florida. Madison Blue Spring State Park Fanning Springs State Park oridastateparks.org/park/fanning-springs 18020 N.W. U.S. Hwy. 19, Fanning Springs, 352-463-3420. The crystal clear 72-degree, year-round springs provides a great way to cool off on hot summer days. Ginnie Springs Outdoors ginniespringsoutdoors.com 7300 N.E. Ginnie Springs Rd., High Springs, 386-454-7188. Relax year-round in Florida’s unspoiled wilderness. oridastateparks.org/park/madison-blue-spring 8300 N.E. S.R. 6, Lee, 386-362-2746. A picturesque setting for swimming, picnicking, paddling and wildlife viewing. Manatee Springs State Park Faver-Dykes State Park Grayton Beach State Park oridastateparks.org/park/faver-dykes 1000 Faver Dykes Rd., St. Augustine, 904-794-0997. This peaceful park is home to deer, turkeys, hawks, bobcats and river otters. oridastateparks.org/park/grayton-beach 357 Main Park Rd., Grayton Beach, 850-267-8300. Consistently ranked among the most beautiful beaches in the United States. d oridastateparks.org/park/manatee-springs 11650 N.W. 115th St., Chiefland, 352-493-6072. Popular for snorkeling and scuba diving, the headwaters of the spring are a great spot for swimming. Flora-Bama Marina Half Hitch -City Pier sh orabama.com 29603 Perdido Beach Blvd., Orange Beach, 251-980-5222. Inshore/offshore fishing charters, pontoon boat, jet ski, kayak, paddleboard rentals. halfhitch.com/stores/dan-russell-pier 16212 Front Beach Rd., Panama City Beach, 850-236-0392. Fishing, hunting, kayaking and outdoor recreation. Come see us at Half Hitch and get out there! oridastateparks.org/park/marjorie-kinnan-rawlings 18700 S. C.R. 325, Hawthorne, 352-466-3672. Preserving the Cross Creek Farm where Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings, author of The Yearling , lived. Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings Historic State Park Mike Roess Gold Head Branch State Park oridastateparks.org/park/mike-roess 6239 S.R. 21, Keystone Heights, 352-473-4701. The park is located on rolling sand hills in an area known as the Florida Central Ridge. Florida Caverns State Park Half Hitch -County Pier oridastateparks.org/park/ orida-caverns 3345 Caverns Rd., Marianna, 850-482-1228. The cave has dazzling formations of limestone stalactites, stalagmites, soda straws and flowstones. halfhitch.com/stores/mb-miller-pier 12215 Front Beach Rd., Panama City Beach, 850-234-0067. Fishing, hunting, kayaking and outdoor recreation. Come see us at Half Hitch and get out there! Florida Panhandle Shipwreck Trail oridapanhandledivetrail.com 207 E. Main St., Tallahassee, 850-245-6444. Experience 12 exciting shipwrecks off the coast of Florida’s panhandle! Hawthorne Trail State Park oridastateparks.org/trail/gainesville-hawthorne 100 Savannah Blvd., Micanopy, 352-466-3397. The recreational trail is designed for walking, cycling and horseback riding. oridastateparks.org/park/natural-bridge 7502 Natural Bridge Rd., Tallahassee, 850-922-6007. The site of the second largest Civil War battle in Florida. Natural Bridge Battlefi eld Historic State Park Florida State Parks Henderson Beach State Park Nature Coast State Trail oridastateparks.org 3900 Commonwealth Blvd., Tallahassee, 850-245-2157. Provides resource-based recreation while preserving, interpreting and restoring natural resources. d d I oridastateparks.org/park/henderson-beach 17000 Emerald Coast Pkwy., Destin, 850-837-7550. Henderson Beach State Park is an unexpected oasis of exquisite natural beauty. oridastateparks.org/trail/nature-coast 18020 N.W. U.S. Hwy. 19, Fanning Springs, 352-535-5181. Visitors can retrace the historic route of the Atlantic Coastline Railroad. Fort Clinch State Park Ichetucknee Springs State Park North Peninsula State Park oridastateparks.org/park/fort-clinch 2601 Atlantic Ave., Fernandina Beach, 904-277-7274. 1,200 acres of maritime hammock with large Spanish moss-draped live oaks and a Civil War-era fort. oridastateparks.org/park/ichetucknee-springs 12087 S.W. U.S. Hwy. 27, Fort White, 386-497-4690. Visitors can enjoy picnicking, snorkeling, canoeing, swimming, hiking and wildlife viewing. oridastateparks.org/park/north-peninsula 3100 S. Ocean Shore Blvd., Flagler Beach, 386-517-2086. More than two miles of beautiful, unspoiled Atlantic beaches beckon visitors to this park. Fort George Island Cultural State Park Ichetucknee Trace Ochlockonee River State Park oridastateparks.org/park/fort-george-island 12241 Fort George Rd., Jacksonville, 904-251-2802. Whether you walk, bike or drive on Fort George Island, find yourself surrounded by lush vegetation. oridastateparks.org/park/ichetucknee-springs 12087 S.W. U.S. Hwy. 27, Fort White, 386-497-4690. From May to September, tubing down the river is the premier activity in the area. oridastateparks.org/park/ochlockonee-river 429 State Park Rd., Sopchoppy, 850-962-2771. This jewel of a park is a great place to get away for a weekend or a week-long vacation. Fort Mose Historic State Park Jacksonville Port Authority (JAXPORT) Old Town Trolley Tours of St. Augustine oridastateparks.org/park/fort-mose 1340-A A1A S., St. Augustine, 904-823-2232. Stroll down the sundrenched boardwalk and imagine life in the eighteenth century. jaxport.com 9810 August Dr., Jacksonville, 904-357-3006. JAXPORT is a full-service, international trade seaport in the heart of the South Atlantic. 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. Fred Gannon Rocky Bayou State Park oridastateparks.org/park/rocky-bayou 4281 S.R. 20, Niceville, 850-833-9144. Quiet, restful camping, fishing and nature trails. Kanapaha Botanical Gardens O’Leno State Park kanapaha.org 4700 S.W. 58th Dr., Gainesville, 352-372-4981. Come see the “Best of Attractions in Gainesville, Florida” comprised of 24 major collections. oridastateparks.org/park/oleno 410 S.E. Oleno Park Rd., High Springs, 386-454-1853. This rustic camping park features sinkholes, hardwood hammocks, river swamps and sandhills. d Kayak Amelia/Long Island Outfi tters Olustee Battlefi eld Historic State Park kayakamelia.com 13030 Heckscher Dr., Jacksonville, 904-251-0016. Explore by kayak, Segway or paddle board. Guided eco-tours and rentals in Talbot Island State Park. oridastateparks.org/park/olustee-battle eld 5815 Battlefield Trl., Sanderson, 386-758-0400. 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