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 = Certified Visitor Information Centers Wild Willy’s Adventure Zone wwazone.com 1306 Miracle Strip Pkwy SE, Fort Walton Beach, 850-400-3300 Wild Willy’s Adventure Zone is NW Florida’s largest family entertainment center. Located on Okaloosa! dI Airboat Adventure by Sea Serpent Tours seaserpenttours.com Trout Creek Marina, 6550 State Road 13, St. Augustine, 904-495-4200 We provide historic and ecological tours of St. Augustine from our beautiful inland waterways. Blackwater River State Park floridastateparks.org/park/blackwater-river 7720 Deaton Bridge Rd, Holt, 850-983-5363 A favorite destination for kayakers, this park offers a variety of outdoor activities. World Golf Hall of Fame & IMAX Theater worldgolfhalloffame.org 1 World Golf Pl, St. Augustine, 904-940-4123 Celebrating golf and preserving the legacies of those who have made it great. See ad on page 33. Reader Response 13 Alfred B. Maclay Gardens State Park floridastateparks.org/park/Maclay-Gardens 3540 Thomasville Rd, Tallahassee, 850-487-4556 Beautiful ornamental garden near Tallahassee, Florida. Blue Springs Park bluespringspark.com 7450 NE 60th St, High Springs, 386-454-1369 Blue Springs is nestled in a quiet rural area just four miles west of High Springs, FL. Amelia Island State Park Yellow Bluff Fort Historic State Park floridastateparks.org/park/yellow-bluff 12157 Heckscher Dr, Jacksonville, 904-251-2320 This site was an important military position during the Civil War. floridastateparks.org/park/Amelia-Island 12157 Heckscher Dr, Jacksonville, 904-251-2320 Visitors can stroll along the beach, look for shells or watch the wildlife. dI Blue Water Escape Fishing & Diving Charters Golf Bay Point Golf Club at Sheraton Bay Point Resort baypointgolf.com 4701 Bay Point Rd, Panama City Beach, 850-235-6950 Par 72. 6,372 yards. 36 holes. Amelia River Cruises bluewaterescape.com 104 Miracle Strip Pkwy SW, Fort Walton Beach, 850-218-4517 Blue Water Escape Charters is a hybrid charter boat offering deep sea fishing and SCUBA diving. 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. Buccaneer Pirate Cruise Anastasia State Park destinpirateship.com Harborwalk Village Marina, 100 Harbor Blvd, Destin, 850-269-0896 Activities include a treasure hunt, face painting, pirate stories, cannonball fights and more. Emerald Coast Golf Courses emeraldcoastfl.com 1540 Miracle Strip Pkwy SE, Fort Walton Beach, 800-322-3319 floridastateparks.org/park/Anastasia 300 Anastasia Park Rd, St. Augustine, 904-461-2033 A broad beach and a lagoon bordered by rich tidal marshes await you here. d Camp Helen State Park Florida Historic Golf Trail Anastasia Water Sports floridahistoricgolftrail.com 500 S Bronough St, Tallahassee, 850-245-6369 anastasiawatersports.com 300 Anastasia Park Rd, St. Augustine, 904-461-9111 St. Augustine’s preferred watercraft rentals. floridastateparks.org/park/Camp-Helen 23937 Panama City Beach Pkwy, Panama City Beach, 850-233-5059 Truly a hidden gem, Camp Helen is a beautiful daytime getaway destination. d Florida’s First Coast of Golf Capt. Anderson’s Marina; Fishing, Dolphins, and Shell Island Cruising CaptAndersonsMarina.com 5550 N Lagoon Dr, Panama City, 850-234-3435 Capt. Anderson’s Marina, “Where the fish are always biting and the kids are always smiling!” florida-golf.org 4300 Marsh Landing Blvd, Ste 102, Jacksonville Beach 904-249-0585 Bald Point State Park Omni Amelia Island Plantation -Long Point Course floridastateparks.org/park/Bald-point 146 Box Cut Rd, Alligator Point, 850-349-9146 A natural area with white-sand beaches, coastal marshes, pine flatwoods and oak thickets. d Catty Shack Ranch Wildlife Sanctuary aipfl.com 6800 First Coast Hwy, Amelia Island, 904-261-6161 Par 72. 6,428 yards. 18 holes. Bienville Plantation Omni Amelia Island Plantation -Oak Marsh Course bienville.com 16673 SE 81st Dr, White Springs, 386-397-1989 World class fishing and hunting. Catering to the individual sportsman, families and corporations. cattyshack.org 1860 Starratt Rd, Jacksonville, 904-757-3606 We are open at least one day out of every weekend for public tours. Cedar Key Scrub State Reserve villasofameliaisland.com/play-here/golf 39 Beach Lagoon Rd, Amelia Island, 904-261-6161 Par 72. 5,999 yards. 18 holes. d dI Big Bend Scenic Byway floridabigbendscenicbyway.org 1184 Lower Bridge Rd, Crawfordville, 850-745-0275 Explore undiscovered North Florida. dI floridastateparks.org/park/Cedar-Key-Scrub State Road 24, Cedar Key, 352-543-5567 Provides splendid opportunities for nature study and wildlife observation. Cedar Lakes Woods and Gardens Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort sandestin.com/VFgolf 9300 Emerald Coast Pkwy W, Miramar Beach, 855-494-1993 Par 72. 6,854 yards. 72 holes. d Big Lagoon State Park Sandpiper Cove Golf Course floridastateparks.org/park/Big-lagoon 12301 Gulf Beach Hwy, Pensacola, 850-492-1595 A nature lover’s paradise. 75 campsites, hiking trails, swimming and more. d cedarlakeswoodsandgarden.com 4990 NE 180th Ave, Williston, 352-529-0055 Botanical gardens and wildlife reserve in the city of Williston. Deer Lake State Park sandpipercove.com 775 Gulf Shore Dr, Destin, 850-837-9121 9 holes. Big Shoals State Park St. James Bay Golf Course stjamesbay.com 151 Laughing Gull Ln, Carrabelle, 850-697-9606 Par 72. 6,374 yards. 18 holes. floridastateparks.org/park/Big-Shoals 11330 SE County Road 135, White Springs, 386-397-4331 A large parcel of cooperatively managed public land that features the largest whitewater rapids in the state. floridastateparks.org/park/Deer-lake Grayton Beach State Park, 357 Main Park Rd, Santa Rosa Beach, 850-267-8300 Discover one of the most beautiful beaches in Northwest Florida. Devil’s Den Pre-Historic Spring Big Talbot Island State Park Nature and Outdoor Activities A1A Ocean Islands Trail floridascenichighways.com/our-byways/northern-region/ a1a-ocean-islands-trail Florida A1A, Jacksonville, 850-414-5250 Ocean Islands Trail is often referred to as “Florida’s First Coast.” dI floridastateparks.org/park/Big-talbot-island 12157 Heckscher Dr, Jacksonville, 904-251-2320 A natural preserve providing a premier location for nature study, birdwatching, and photography. dI devilsden.com 5390 NE 180th Ave, Williston, 352-528-3344 Resort, scuba diving and snorkeling. Devil’s Millhopper Geological State Park floridastateparks.org/park/Devils-Millhopper 4732 Millhopper Rd, Gainesville, 352-955-2008 A stairway descends from the rim of this 120-foot-deep sinkhole into a miniature rain forest. dI Blackwater Canoe Rentals & Sales blackwatercanoe.com 6974 Deaton Bridge Rd, Milton, 850-623-0235 Canoe, tube, kayak...white sand just like our beautiful beaches, only with clear, fresh water. Diver’s Den Adventures Unlimited Blackwater Heritage State Trail floridastateparks.org/trail/Blackwater 5533 Alabama St, Milton, 850-983-5338 More than nine miles of trail winding through Milton and into the countryside. adventuresunlimited.com 8974 Tomahawk Landing Rd, Milton, 850-623-6197 A great place for wholesome, outdoor FUN! Zip-line tours, river trips, cozy cottages and more! diversdenpcb.com 3120 Thomas Dr, Panama City Beach, 850-234-8717 We offer daily charters, custom spearfishing trips, SCUBA certification and dive gear! Dolphin Cruise Southern Star Glass Bottom Boat southernstardolphincruise.com 100 Harbor Blvd, Ste A, Destin, 850-837-7741 A relaxing and educational tour of the bottlenose dolphin. 76 ✹ VISITFLORIDA.com
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