NORTH | Things to Do, Food and Drink, Visitor Services KEY TO SYMBOLS: d = Beach wheelchairs available in some locations I = Guide or information for travelers with disabilities = Certified Visitor Information Centers Things To Do Arts & Attractions African American Cultural Center and Museum aacspalmcoast.org 4422 US Hwy 1 N, Palm Coast, 386-302-3638 Florida Quilt Festival and Quilt Trail trentonquiltfestival.com 114 N Main St, Trenton, 352-463-4000 Visit our festival and museum in March and the Florida Quilt Trail all year long. Lightner Museum Florida Seafood Festival 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. floridaseafoodfestival.com 1 Bay Ave, Apalachicola, 850-653-4720 Florida’s oldest maritime event celebrating Florida seafood and the seafood industry. Forgotten Coast Cultural Coalition Big Kahunas Water and Adventure Park bigkahunas.com 1007 Hwy 98 E, Destin, 850-837-8319 One of the largest water parks on the Emerald Coast, in Destin. I pleinairfl.com 201 Reid Ave, Port St Joe, 850-323-0176 Enhancing the arts and vitality of local communities along Florida’s Forgotten Coast. lightnermuseum.org 75 King St, St. Augustine, 904-824-2874 An immersive experience of art, architecture, history, and design from the Gilded Age. See ad on page 37. Reader Response 20 Grizzly Axes The Boardwalk on Okaloosa Island theboardwalkoi.com 1450 Miracle Strip Pkwy SE, Fort Walton Beach, 850-650-4725 Discover beachfront shopping, savor local flavors, and take in views of the Emerald Coast. d grizzlyaxe.com 6300 N Davis Hwy, Pensacola, 850-741-4700 Pensacola’s first axe-throwing and rage room venue and bar. Marianna Main Street Gulf Breeze Zoo mariannafl.city PO Box 936, Marianna, 850-482-4129 Main Street Marianna’s mission is to retain and restore the historic character and image of downtown. Cade Museum for Creativity & Invention cademuseum.org 811 S Main St, Gainesville, 352-371-8001 Spark creativity and invention. Revolutionize art and science. 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. See ad on page 36. Reader Response 17 Marineland Dolphin Adventure marineland.net 9600 Oceanshore Blvd, St. Augustine, 407-563-4701 Experience the thrill of swimming with dolphins. Gulf Specimen Marine Laboratory The Military Museum of North Florida themilitarymuseumofnorthflorida.com 1 Bunker Ave, Green Cove Springs, 904-410-0781 Displaying Northeast Florida’s military history from the Revolutionary War to the Afghan conflicts. Cape St. George Lighthouse stgeorgelight.org 2B E Gulf Beach Dr, St. George Island, 850-927-7745 The lighthouse is open to the public year-round. Please visit stgeorgelight.org for current hours. gulfspecimen.org 222 Clark Dr, Panacea, 850-984-5297 Visitors interact with creatures from the north Florida coast in touch tanks and aquariums. Havana Main Street Mission San Luis Colonial Quarter colonialquarter.com 12 S Castillo Dr, St. Augustine, 904-495-5337 Experience the Nation’s Oldest City like never before with a historic adventure tour. havanamainstreet.com PO Box 346, Havana, 850-591-2222 Quaint and historic Havana in Florida’s Friendliest Small Town is filled with unique and local shops. missionsanluis.org 2100 W Tennessee St, Tallahassee, 850-245-6406 Florida’s Apalachee-Spanish living history museum. Museum of Florida History Historic Haile Homestead Conner’s A-Maize-Ing Acres connerscornmaze.com 19856 County Rd 121, Hilliard, 904-879-5453 Seasonal family farm, corn maze, pumpkin patch, wagon rides, sunflower U-picks, Easter extravaganza. d hailehomestead.org 8500 SW Archer Rd, Gainesville, 352-336-9096 1856 Sea Island Cotton plantation famous for its Talking Walls, with over 12,500 words dating to the 1850s. museumoffloridahistory.com R. A. Gray Bldg., 500 S Bronough St, Tallahassee, 850-245-6400 A treasure trove of Florida history with exhibits the entire family will enjoy. Free admission. Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens Historic Tours of Flagler College: Hotel Ponce de Leon legacy.flagler.edu/pages/tours 74 King St, St. Augustine, 904-819-6400 Historic tours of Flagler College highlight the architecture of the former Hotel Ponce de Leon. North Central Florida Blues Society cummermuseum.org 829 Riverside Ave, Jacksonville, 904-356-6857 The Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens is the largest fine arts museum in Northeast Florida. ncfblues.org PO Box 13282, Gainesville, 352-871-0676 A nonprofit organization dedicated to the preservation, cultivation, and promotion of the blues. Destination Archaeology Resource Center -Florida Public Archaeology Network Isle of Eight Flags Shrimp Festival Oldest Wooden School House Historic Museum and Gardens destinationarchaeology.org 207 E Main St, Pensacola, 850-595-0050 The Florida Public Archaeology Network program includes the Destination Archaeology Museum. shrimpfestival.com 102 Centre St, Fernandina Beach, 904-261-2114 The free admission Shrimp Festival offers a fully juried fine arts and crafts show. oldestwoodenschoolhouse.com 14 St. George St. Saint Augustine, 904-824-0192 Experience colonial school life, artifacts, and antiques at this 1700s American landmark. Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens Emerald Coast Science Center ecscience.org 31 Memorial Pkwy SW, Fort Walton Beach, 850-664-1261 Unique and inspiring museum filled with more than 200 touchable, workable exhibits. jacksonvillezoo.org 370 Zoo Pkwy, Jacksonville, 904-757-4463 Escape to the Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens for the only walking safari in northeast Florida. Pensacola Lighthouse & Maritime Museum pensacolalighthouse.org 2081 Radford Blvd, Pensacola, 850-393-1561 The Pensacola Lighthouse and Museum offers climbing tours of the landmark 1859 lighthouse. Jefferson Arts Gallery The Flagler Auditorium Jeffersonartsgallery.com 575 W Washington St, Monticello, 850-997-3311 Art gallery in Jefferson County. Ponce de Leon’s World Famous Fountain of Youth Archaeological Park fountainofyouthflorida.com 11 Magnolia Ave, St. Augustine, 904-829-3168 Explore 15 historic, waterfront acres and step back in time. flaglerauditorium.org 5500 Hwy 100 E, Palm Coast, 386-437-7547 Performing arts presenter. LeMoyne Arts Gallery and Sculpture Gardens Florida Historic Capitol Museum flhistoriccapitol.gov 400 S Monroe St, Tallahassee, 850-487-1902 Beautifully restored building features Florida’s political history. Open daily, free admission. lemoyne.org 125 N Gadsden St, Tallahassee, 850-222-8800 Contemporary art gallery with exciting exhibits, gallery shop, sculpture gardens, and workshops. Potter’s Wax Museum potterswaxmuseum.com 31 Orange St, St. Augustine, 904-829-9056 New location, new design, and beautiful exhibits with over 150 figures on display. Florida Museum of Natural History Ripley’s Believe It Or Not! Panama City Beach Odditorium floridamuseum.ufl.edu 3215 Hull Rd, Gainesville, 352-846-2000 Inspiring people to care about life on Earth and make a positive difference in its future. I ripleys.com/panamacitybeach 9907 Front Beach Rd, Panama City Beach, 850-230-6113 Venture in to see the most fun and unique exhibits from all over the world. 76 ✹ VISITFLORIDA.com
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