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/san-felasco-hammock 12720 N.W. 109th Ln., Alachua, 386-462-7905. Hiking, horseback riding, off-road bicycling and more. San Felasco Hammock Preserve State Park Suwannee River Wilderness State Trail (Upper) Yellow Blu Fort Historic State Park San Marcos de Apalache Historic State Park oridastateparks.org/park/san-marcos 148 Old Fort Rd., St. Marks, 850-925-6216. Visitors may walk interpretive trails and experience the museum. oridastateparks.org/trail/suwannee-river-wilderness-trail 4298 N.W. C.R. 292, Mayo, 1-800-868-9914. A paddling trail along the Suwannee River offering river camps and many other ammenities. oridastateparks.org/park/yellow-bluff 9348 New Berlin Rd., Jacksonville, 904-251-2320. This site was an important military position during the Civil War, allowing access to the inland. T.H. Stone Memorial St. Joseph Peninsula State Park Yellow River Marsh Preserve State Park SandCastle Lessons beachsandsculptures.com 2-50 Lands End Dr., Destin, 303-681-2631. Sand castle lessons, marriage proposals, wedding sand sculptures, team building. oridastateparks.org/park/st-joseph 8899 Cape San Blas Rd., Port St. Joe, 850-227-1327. Provides excellent opportunities for bird watching and wildlife viewing. oridastateparks.org/park/yellow-river Milton, 850-983-5363. Nearly 20 rare and endangered species of plants and animals make their homes along the bay. ZIPStream’s Castaway Canopy Adventure oldcityzip.com 2045-B, FL-16, St. Augustine, 904-814-9562. ZIPStream’s Castaway Canopy Adventure is St. Augustine’s fully guided zip line eco canopy tour! T.N.T. Hideaway Sea Serpent Tours seaserpenttours.com 6550 S.R. 13 N., St. Augustine, 904-495-4200. We provide historic and ecological tours of St. Augustine from our beautiful inland waterways. 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. Seacrest Wolf Preserve Tallahassee-St. Marks Historic Railroad State Trail 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. seacrestwolfpreserve.org 3449 Bonnett Pond Rd., Chipley, 850-773-2897. Seacrest Wolf Preserve, Inc., where wolves and humans connect in nature! oridastateparks.org/trail/tallahassee-st-marks 1358 Old Woodville Rd., Crawfordville, 850-519-6594. This trail runs 20.5 miles from Florida’s capital city to the coastal community of St. Marks. Shell Island Dolphin Tour Tarklin Bayou Preserve State Park Destin Commons shellislanddolphintour.com 4607 State Park Ln., Panama City Beach, 850-630-1278. Private dolphin tour and snorkel trip. 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. Shell Island Pontoon Rentals Three Rivers State Park shellislandpontoonrentals.com 4607 State Park Ln., Panama City Beach, 850-630-1278. Ever dream of being a captain of your own boat? Let us help you make that dream come true. 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. colonialquarter.com 21 St. George St., St. Augustine, 904-342-2857. One-of-a-kind gift shop located in the heart of St. Augustine’s Colonial Quarter museum complex. Explorer’s Outpost Gift Shop at Colonial Quarter Shell Island Shuttle Topsail Hill Preserve State Park Flagler Beach Gift Shop shellislandshuttle.com 4607 State Park Ln., Panama City Beach, 850-233-0504. Shell Island Shuttle carries passengers between St. Andrews State Park and Shell Island. oridastateparks.org/park/topsai-hilll 7525 W. Scenic Hwy., Santa Rosa Beach, 850-267-8330. Attractions include natural surface trails, wildlife viewing and 3.2 miles of white sand beaches. d aglerbeachgiftshop.com 105 N. Oceanshore Blvd. Unit D, Flagler Beach, 386-439-0053. Flagler Beach Gift Shop is your one-stop shop for everything Flagler Beach! St. Andrews State Park Torreya State Park Havana Merchants Association oridastateparks.org/park/st-andrews 4607 State Park Ln., Panama City, 850-233-5140. The sugar white sands and clear emerald green water make this one of the world’s best beaches. 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 N.W. 1st St., Havana, 850-567-4281. The historic Havana shopping district is home to more than 30 unique shops and restaurants. St. Augustine Scenic Cruise Troy Spring State Park Pier Park, Simon Property Group scenic-cruise.com 111 Avenida Menendez, St. Augustine, 904-824-1806. Relax and enjoy a one-hour-and-fifteen-minute cruise aboard the Victory III. oridastateparks.org/park/troy-spring 674 N.E. Troy Springs Rd., Branford, 386-935-4835. A beautiful place to swim, fish and picnic along the iconic Suwannee River. 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 56. Reader Response 23 St. Marks River Preserve State Park Waccasassa Bay Preserve State Park oridastateparks.org/park/st-marks-river 3600 Indian Mound Rd., Tallahassee, 850-245-2072. St. Marks River State Park has more than 2,500 acres of land along the St. Marks River. 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. Ponte Vedra Inn & Club Shops pvresorts.com 200 Ponte Vedra Blvd., Ponte Vedra Beach, 904-285-1111. An oceanfront luxury experience where guests enjoy reciprocal access to a great array of amenities. See ad on page 89. Reader Response 39 oridastateparks.org/park/stephen-foster 11016 Lillian Saunders Dr., White Springs, 386-397-2733. Music and folk life located on the banks of the legendary Suwannee River. Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center State Park Wakulla Springs State Park 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, fishing and walking through the ornamental gardens and along the river. SunQuest Cruises (SOLARIS) 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 56. Reader Response 23 Silver Sands Premium Outlets, Simon Property Group sunquestcruises.com 9300 Hwy. 98, Destin, 850-650-2519. Dine, dance and cruise on the SOLARIS yacht in Destin. Fireworks sunset dinner cruises. Wes Skiles Peacock Springs State Park Sure Lure Fishing Charters surelurecharters.com Destin Fishing Fleet Marina 210 Hwy. 98 E., Destin, 850-376-8399. Sure Lure Charters offer outstanding deep-sea fishing trips in the Gulf of Mexico off of Destin. 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 United States. premiumoutlets.com/staugustine 2700 S.R. 16, St. Augustine, 904-825-1555. Find impressive savings at more than 85 outlet stores. See ad on page 56. Reader Response 23 St. Augustine Premium Outlets, Simon Property Group Wilderness Way Suwannee River State Park oridastateparks.org/park/suwannee-river 3631 201st Path, Live Oak, 386-362-2746. Activities include fishing, kayaking, boating, picnicking and canoeing. thewildernessway.net 3152 Shadeville Rd., Crawfordville, 850-877-7200. Eco-tours, instructions, kayak fishing, kayak and bike rental are among our services. 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 56. Reader Response 23 St. Johns Town Center Mall, Simon Property Group oridastateparks.org/trail/suwannee-river-wilderness-trail 4298 N.W. C.R. 292, Mayo, 1-800-868-9914. The Lower Suwannee runs deep and wide as it flows into the Gulf. Suwannee River Wilderness State Trail (Lower) William J. Rish Recreational Park apd.my orida.com/rish-park 6773 Cape San Blas Rd., Cape San Blas, 850-482-9386. Billy Joe Rish Park is a park specifically for people with disabilities and their families. d Sweet Pete’s Candy Shoppe 80 ✹ VISITFLORIDA.com 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.
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