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BEACHES AND SIDETRIPS
GULF OF MEXICO
| Franklin County |
| Information 653-9419 |
| Alligator Point Beach |
| Secluded natural dune beach, nearby accommodations/camping, dining, groceries. |
| Carrabelle Beach |
| Coarse sandy beach, restrooms, picnic tables/shelters, nearby accommodations/camping, dining, gas/groceries, boat charters, golf. |
| Dog Island Beach |
| Secluded pristine sandy beach accessible only by boat, ferry or plane. |
| St. George Island State Park |
| Pristine sandy beach, restrooms/showers, camping, trails, picnic tables/shelters/grills, nearby accommodations, dining, gas/groceries. |
| 927-2111 |
| Taylor County |
| Information 584-5366 |
| Dekle Beach |
| Popular for boating, fishing, scalloping, nearby accommodations/camping, dining, gas/groceries, boat charters/guides, nearby Keaton Beach offers coarse sandy beach, swimming, restrooms, picnic tables. |
| Mashes Sands Beach |
| Coarse beach, shallow bay water, restrooms/showers, picnic tables/shelters/grills, nearby accommodations/ camping, dining, gas/groceries. |
| Panacea, FL |
| Shell Point Beach |
| Coarse sandy beach, popular for sailing/wind surfing. |
| Shell Point, FL |
FRESHWATER BEACHES
| Lake Hall |
| Sandy beach, lifeguard, restrooms, boating, fishing, nature trails, picnic tables/grills. FEE. |
| 3540 Thomasville Rd./Maclay State Gardens 487-4556 |
| Lake Bradford |
| Sandy beach, lifeguard, dock, restrooms, canoe rentals, boating, picnic tables/grills. FEE. |
| 3226 Flastacowo Rd. FSU Seminole Reservation 644-5730 |
| Wakulla Springs |
| Crystal clear natural springs, grassy beach, lifeguard, restrooms, highdive, picnic tables/grills, boat tours, restaurant, lodge. FEE. |
| Wakulla Springs State Park. 224-5950 |
SIDETRIPS
| Franklin County |
| Information 653-9419 |
| Nearly 200 miles of shoreline including 4 barrier islands (St. George Isl., Cape St. George, Dog Isl. and St. Vincent Isl.) and St. Teresa, Alligator Point and Carrabelle – featuring waterfront dining, camping and vacation rentals. Picturesque Apalachicola produces shrimp and oysters for most of the U.S.; annual Seafood Festival [Oct-Nov]. |
| Gadsden County |
| Information 627-9231 |
| Historic Havana |
| Information 539-7422 |
| Town offers a unique look into the past with its tree-lined streets, vaults, warehouses and century-old brick buildings that house more than 30 antique shops, art galleries, interior design stores, book shops, gourmet food shops and delightful cafes. The town hosts several events annually. Its signature festival, PumkinFest, is held just before Halloween in late October, and one of the nation’s largest bead and jewelry festivals is held in the Spring. |
| Historic Quincy |
| Prosperous for growing tobacco 1830s-1970s, official "Nationally Registered Historic District" and "Florida Main Street City" also received 1996 "All American City Award." Historic grandeur evident in homes and B&Bs throughout the city. Self guided walking tours include "On The Trail In Historic Quincy" featuring a 36-block National Register Historic District and "Discovering Historic Quincy" featuring a young person's guide to history and architecture. |
| Jefferson County |
| Information 997-5552 info@monticellojeffersonfl.com |
| Historic Monticello |
| Features many grand homes and buildings on the National Register of Historic Places, restored Opera House (1890), B&Bs. Annual Watermelon Festival [Jun]. |
| Gulf County |
| Information 227-1223 |
| Liberty County |
| Information 643-2359 |
| Taylor County |
| Information 584-5366 |
| Steinhatchee Landing Resort |
| Information (800) 584-1709 |
| Florida’s Gulf Coast, rivers, wetlands, beaches, forests and estuaries offer birding, sailing, sinkhole scuba diving, canoeing and river cruises. Attractions include Florida’s first "rail-to-trail" bicycle path, hands-on sea aquarium, one of the world’s deepest freshwater springs and annual Blue Crab Festival [May]. |
| Thomasville, GA |
Information (800) 704-2350
www.thomasvillega.com |
| The "City of Roses" features historic museums, sites, plantations and B&Bs from its Victorian resort period. Downtown Historic District features brick-paved streets, period lamp posts and unique architecture. Annual Rose Festival [Apr], Victorian Christmas [Dec]. |
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