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 Big Lagoon State Park floridastateparks.org/park/Big-lagoon 12301 Gulf Beach Hwy, Pensacola, 850-492-1595 A nature lover’s paradise, with 75 campsites, hiking trails, swimming, and more. d Florida Caverns State Park FloridaStateParks.org/park/florida-caverns 3345 Caverns Rd, Marianna, 850-482-1228 The cave has dazzling formations of limestone stalactites, stalagmites, soda straws, and flowstones. Kayak Amelia kayakamelia.com 13030 Heckscher Dr, Jacksonville, 904-251-0016 Explore by kayak or paddleboard. Guided ecotours and rentals in Talbot Island State Park. 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 freshwater. Florida Panhandle Shipwreck Trail floridapanhandledivetrail.com 207 E Main St, Pensacola, 850-245-6444 Experience 12 exciting shipwrecks off the coast of Northwest Florida. Lake Talquin State Forest’s Bear Creek Blackwater River State Forest floridaforestservice.com/state_forests/blackwater_river. html 11650 Munson Hwy, Milton, 850-957-6140 Explore North Florida’s nature, recreation, rural communities, and lifestyle. Florida State Parks fdacs.gov/Forest-Wildfire/Our-Forests/State-Forests/Lake-Talquin-State-Forest 8125 Pat Thomas Pkwy, Quincy, 850-681-5953 Bear Creek trails have something for everyone. Choose the short paved trail or the three-mile challenge. FloridaStateParks.org 3900 Commonwealth Blvd, Tallahassee, 850-245-2157 Providing resource-based recreation while preserving, interpreting, and restoring natural resources. d I Manatee Springs State Park Blue Water Escape Fishing & Diving Charters Florida Water Tours floridastateparks.org/park/manatee-springs 11650 NW 115 St, Chiefland, 352-493-6072 Popular for snorkeling and scuba diving, the headwaters of the spring are a great spot for swimming. I bluewaterescape.com 104 Miracle Strip Pkwy SW, Fort Walton Beach, 850-218-4517 Blue Water Escape Charters is a federally permitted deep-sea fishing charter service. floridawatertour.com 107 Yacht Club Dr, St. Augustine, 904-827-7728 Dolphin tours, sunset cruises, wine-tasting tours, full-moon tours, nights of lights, private charters. Mike Roess Gold Head Branch State Park floridastateparks.org/park/Mike-Roess 6239 State Rd 21, Keystone Heights, 352-473-4701 The park is located on rolling sand hills in an area known as the Florida Central Ridge. I Fort Clinch State Park Buccaneer Pirate Cruise destinpirateship.com HarborWalk Village Marina, 100 Harbor Blvd, Destin, 850-269-0896 Interactive activities include pirate training, treasure hunt, face painting, pirate stories, and fun! FloridaStateParks.org/park/fort-clinch 2601 Atlantic Ave, Fernandina Beach, 904-277-7274 1,400 acres of maritime hammock with Spanish moss-draped live oaks and a Civil War-era fort. I Navarre Family Watersports Friends of A1A Scenic & Historic Coastal Byway nfwllc.com 8671 Navarre Pkwy, Navarre, 850-939-9923 Watersports facility renting waverunners, pontoons, Craigcats, and onsite inflatable waterpark. 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!” scenica1a.org 2175 Mizell Rd Along A1A from the Duval/St. Johns County line to the Flagler/Volusia County line, St. Augustine, 904-425-8055 Experience real Florida from Ponte Vedra to Flagler Beach along the A1A National Scenic Byway. d I Old Town Trolley Tours of St. Augustine trolleytours.com/st-augustine 167 San Marco Ave, St. Augustine, 844-388-6452 Explore over 500 years of history and over 100 points of interest on this fully narrated tour. Full Range Paintball Paddling Adventures -Ichetucknee Springs Cary State Forest fdacs.gov/Forest-Wildfire/Our-Forests/State-Forests/Cary-State-Forest 7465 Pavillion Rd, Bryceville, 904-226-8398 Explore Cary’s many different natural communities: Longleaf, sandhill, basin swamp, and cypress domes. fullrangepaintball.com 601 Transit Way, Fort Walton Beach, 850-496-6652 Family-friendly outdoor fun with built-in social distancing. ichetuckneesprings.com 12087 SW US 27, Fort White, 386-497-1500 The only tube, kayak, canoe, and stand-up paddleboard rental inside Ichetucknee Springs State Park. Gainesville Department of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs Pine Log State Forest Catty Shack Ranch Wildlife Sanctuary cattyshack.org 1860 Starratt Rd, Jacksonville, 904-757-3606 We are open at least one day out of every weekend for public tours. cityofgainesvilleparks.org 302 NE Sixth Ave, Gainesville, 352-334-5067 Gainesville is proud to showcase its vast park system, cultural events, and recreation activities. I fdacs.gov/Forest-Wildfire/Our-Forests/State-Forests/Pine-Log-State-Forest 715 W 15th St, Panama City, 850-535-2888 Find peaceful nature at Pine Log State Forest. Camp, relax, and explore Northwest Florida’s trails. Cedar Lakes Woods and Gardens Gamble Rogers Memorial State Recreation Area At Flagler Beach Point Washington State Forest cedarlakeswoodsandgarden.com 4990 NE 180th Ave, Williston, 352-529-0055 Botanical gardens and wildlife reserve in the city of Williston. floridastateparks.org/park/Gamble-Rogers 3100 S Oceanshore Blvd, Flagler Beach, 386-517-2086 Visitors enjoy camping, swimming, beachcombing, hiking, picnicking, boating, and fishing. d I fdacs.gov/Forest-Wildfire/Our-Forests/State-Forests/ Point-Washington-State-Forest US 98, Santa Rosa Beach, 850-267-8325 Point Washington’s unique camping opportunities are a must-do experience in Northwest Florida. Dolphin Cruise Southern Star Glass Bottom Boat Ginnie Springs Outdoors Rooterville Animal Sanctuary southernstardolphincruise.com HarborWalk Village, 100 Harbor Blvd, Ste A, Destin, 850-837-7741 A relaxing and educational tour to witness bottlenose dolphins. ginniespringsoutdoors.com 7300 NE Ginnie Springs Rd, High Springs, 386-454-7188 Relax year-round in Florida’s unspoiled wilderness. Grayton Beach State Park Dr. Julian G. Bruce St. George Island State Park floridastateparks.org/park/st-george-island 1900 E Gulf Beach Dr, St. George Island, 850-927-2111 Ranked one of the top beaches in America by “Dr. Beach,” Dr. Stephen Leatherman. d floridastateparks.org/park/Grayton-Beach 357 Main Park Rd, Grayton Beach, 850-267-8300 Consistently ranked among the most beautiful and pristine beaches in the United States. d rooterville.org 1208 N County Rd 315, Melrose, 352-262-7313 Rooterville is a beautiful, safe, and compassionate refuge for over 400 rescued animals. See ad on page 36. Reader Response 23 Sea Dragon Pirate Cruise Henderson Beach State Park Faver-Dykes State Park floridastateparks.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. FloridaStateParks.org/park/henderson-beach 17000 Emerald Coast Pkwy, Destin, 850-837-7550 Henderson Beach State Park is an unexpected oasis of exquisite natural beauty. piratecruise.net 5325 N Lagoon Dr, Panama City Beach, 850-234-7400 A unique and fun-filled two-hour family adventure cruise on one of Florida’s premier attractions. Seacrest Wolf Preserve James Weldon Johnson Park Flora-Bama Marina fishflorabama.com 29603 Perdido Beach Blvd, Perdido Key, 251-980-5222 Inshore/offshore fishing charters, pontoon boat/jet ski/kayak/ paddleboard rentals. jamesweldonjohnsonpark.org 135 W Monroe St, Jacksonville, 904-515-5098 Music, food, and fun in the heart of downtown Jacksonville. seacrestwolfpreserve.org 3449 Bonnett Pond Rd, Chipley, 850-773-2897 Seacrest Wolf Preserve, where wolves and humans connect in nature. St. Andrews State Park Kanapaha Botanical Gardens kanapaha.org 4700 SW 58th Dr, Gainesville, 352-372-4981 Come see some of the best attractions in Gainesville, comprised of 24 major collections. FloridaStateParks.org/park/st-andrews 4607 State Park Ln, Panama City, 850-708-6100 The sugar-white sands and clear emerald green water make this one of the world’s best beaches. d 80 ✹ VISITFLORIDA.com
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