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Apalachicola National Estuarine Research Reserve
Tourist attraction
👍👍 Another hidden gem along the forgotten coast. The center's exhibits and trails are free to visit and there is a ton to learning to be had here. An older Floridian stopped us at the end of the boardwalk, where the river meets the sea, to tell us that this is real Florida- no high-rises, just natural...
4.80 (381 reviews)
(~9.4 km from centre)
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Mexico Beach
Public beach
👍👍 We’ve visit this beach numerous times over the years and just love this beach.
We started coming here about 15 years ago when we started to notice heavy developments in Destin area. This place was still very quiet and quaint and still is that way.
Beautiful beach and water and so glad to see that p...
4.70 (544 reviews)
(~46.31 km from centre)
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Apalachicola National Forest
National forest
This national forest offers swimming in spring-fed lakes, picnic facilities, hiking & canoeing.
4.60 (1.3K reviews)
(~48.15 km from centre)
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St. Joseph Bay State Buffer Preserve Visitor Center
Nature preserve
👍 Nice information center. Has a tower with a beautiful view. Has a short trail on the bay side with many other trails accessible across the street and around the area.
4.70 (402 reviews)
(~31.04 km from centre)
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Crooked River Lighthouse
Heritage museum
Unique 103-ft. lighthouse tower built in 1895, with a museum & gift shop, in scenic surrounds.
4.70 (402 reviews)
(~29.47 km from centre)
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Salinas Park
Country park
👍👍 Beautiful area. Love the boardwalk overlooking the bay/ marsh. Loved how they had a place to air up bike tires next to the bike trail. Even had tools to work on your bike. Also the water fountain that even had a drink fountain for pets. Love love love!
4.70 (350 reviews)
(~32.09 km from centre)
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Cape San Blas Lighthouse
Tourist attraction
Historical lighthouse next to the keepers' quarters offering bay views from the top & a gift shop.
4.70 (329 reviews)
(~32.73 km from centre)
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Tate's Hell State Forest
State park
This 202,000-acre forest with rivers & trails is a popular spot for fishing, camping & hunting.
4.60 (475 reviews)
(~30.69 km from centre)
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Camp Gordon Johnston Museum
Army museum
👍👍 Outstanding little museum just outside of Carrabelle. This shows the history of the huge Army training post, which at one time, occupied this area. They show photographs, letters, uniforms, etc. They have just moved to this new building and are still moving in the displays, with a lot more to come....
4.80 (196 reviews)
(~30.2 km from centre)
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Cape Palms Park
Park
👍👍 A very simple, quiet, beautiful little park with a perfect view for amazing sunsets. Definitely appreciated the clean restrooms, the picnic tables, and the "photo spot" to take and tag.
There was also a very good amount of parking available at the time of our visit, much larger lot than I had expec...
4.60 (312 reviews)
(~38.94 km from centre)
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Mexico Beach Sunset Park
Park
👍👍 Love the clean bathrooms and picnic area. One of my favorite places to escape to.
4.80 (159 reviews)
(~47.84 km from centre)
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Scallop Cove General Store
Grocery store
👍👍 Can't say enough about this little place. We stayed right behind the store. The staff was super friendly and helpful. The store has great ice cream and food. They have wine infused slushies and anything you might need for your trip. Will visit again
4.70 (198 reviews)
(~37.93 km from centre)
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Battery Park
Park
👍👍 Good area for a nice stroll down a long lock
4.50 (475 reviews)
(~0.19 km from centre)