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A DAY IN...

LAKE CITY/ GAINESVILLE TALLAHASSEE WAKULLA COUNTY
COLUMBIA COUNTY Kick off your day with a Take a guided tour of the 1845 Begin your day wildlife watching
Rise and shine as you greet the refreshing dive into one of the Historic Capitol (now a museum) at the beautiful St. Marks National
morning at Alligator Lake Park, area’s natural freshwater springs. and Museum of Florida History. Wildlife Refuge. Then head over to
known for its extensive hiking After working up an appetite, Breeze through Florida State Edward Ball Wakulla Springs State
and biking trails teeming with grab lunch at the award- University and Florida A&M Park where you can board a Jungle
birdwatching and nature encoun- winning Great Outdoors Restau- University campuses and Cruise from Wakulla Springs up
ters. Afterward, it’s time for a rant in High Springs. Discover Cascades Park. Enjoy lunch the river. Lunchtime is the perfect
stroll through downtown Lake the past at the Florida Museum outdoors before exploring time to slip into the Edward Ball
City, filled with eclectic shops, of Natural History before Mission San Luis, the only re- Dining Room and stop at the Soda
th
local art and an historic museum. heading out into nature at constructed 17 -century Spanish Fountain for a root beer float at the
After lunch at the Marion Street Paynes Prairie Preserve State mission in the southeast. Head to world’s longest marble soda
Gastro Pub and Deli, dive into Park or down a 120-foot the Tallahassee Museum to zip fountain. Round out the day with
Florida’s cool and refreshing sinkhole at Devil’s Millhopper through treetops and over cypress an afternoon kayak trip to explore
spring waters at the world- Geological State Park. As the sun swamps, tour pioneer buildings more of the endless natural
famous Ichetucknee Springs. sets, head into lively downtown and observe native wildlife. resources in the area. End your
Relax a bit before heading Gainesville for dining options Dine at an award-winning day at Posey Up the Creek Steam
back to downtown Lake City for like Dragonfly Sushi, The Top, or restaurant followed by a Room & Oyster Bar in Panacea to
cocktails and dinner. Emiliano’s Café. nightcap at the renowned savor some of the best seafood in
Bradfordville Blues Club. Florida.

NORTH CENTRAL
FLORIDA

Alachua County Visitors & Convention Bureau: visitgainesville.com
Columbia County Tourist Development Council: springsrus.com
YOUR Gadsden County Chamber of Commerce: gadsdencc.com
Hamilton County Tourist Development Council: hamiltoncountyflorida.com
NORTH CENTRAL Jefferson County Tourism Development Council: visitjeffersoncountyflorida.org
Levy County Visitors Bureau: visitnaturecoast.com
FLORIDA Suwannee County Chamber of Commerce: suwanneechamber.com
EXPERTS Taylor County Tourism Development Council: taylorflorida.com
Visit Tallahassee: visittallahassee.com
Visit Wakulla: visitwakulla.com

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