Weekend road trip suggestions

[beachmouse]

So we're feeling like doing a bit of travel and getting out of town for a day or two. Any suggestions on where to send us?

We like: hiking, taking pictures, zoos and aquariums, mid-century modern design, touring historic areas and large museums, shopping options not available here

But are not interested in: romantic bed and breakfasts, New Orleans, antiquing, theme parks, the Civil War as predominant theme

We feel like we've already done everything interesting between Panama City Beach and Pensacola a million times.

Thanks!

 

[audie]

how far are you wanting to go miles wise ?

 

[Lady D]

how far are you wanting to go miles wise ?

Where is Bluewater Bay??? Mapquest doesn't recognize it and map it.

 

[beachmouse]

Bluewater's a little east of Niceville. We've got a Niceville mailing address. We'd be willing to hit Atlanta or Tampa if we felt like the trip was going to be worth it. (Though I've got to sell Atlanta on Mr. Mouse because everyone he knows that has moved there seems to keep talking about the traffic and crime)

 

[sunshine]

I've wanted to stay at Wakulla Springs for a while; maybe you can go and report back?

Here's the link to the park:

http://www.floridastateparks.org/wakullasprings/ParkSummary.cfm

http://www.floridastateparks.org/wakullasprings/ParkSummary.cfm
The lodge was built in 1937 by Edward Ball and is on the National Register of Historic Places. It's about 2 hours from Sowal, past Carrabelle.

As an interesting side, the Tarzan movies were filmed there, and a lot of Jane's descendants live in sowal!

 

[Lady D]

I've wanted to stay at Wakulla Springs for a while; maybe you can go and report back?

Here's the link to the park:

http://www.floridastateparks.org/wakullasprings/ParkSummary.cfm

http://www.floridastateparks.org/wakullasprings/ParkSummary.cfm
The lodge was built in 1937 by Edward Ball and is on the National Register of Historic Places. It's about 2 hours from Sowal, past Carrabelle.

As an interesting side, the Tarzan movies were filmed there, and a lot of Jane's descendants live in sowal!

Thanks beachmouse for letting me know the whereabouts of Bluewater Bay. I've heard of Niceville but some areas are so small they are not mapped. I can understand wanting to do some exploring outside of where you live. Thanks for the info sunshine about Wakulla Springs. I wonder if my husband knew the Tarzan movies were filmed there. That is one place I have been wanting to explore myself when we come down.

 

[rapunzel]

Has anyone visited any of the springs around here? I have been hoping to do that soon.

 

[Rudyjohn]

Check out Crystal River and Homosassa Springs. Very beautiful, quaint!

manatees!!!!​

 

[beachmouse]

Ponde De Leon Springs SP is pretty much a neighborhood swimming hole. Nice enough, but probably not worth the drive. I'd probably go to Homosassa for the manatee factor. I suspect Wakulla Springs is a little too much like here for the purposes of the exercise.

I caught Mr. Mouse looking at the Atlanta Ikea web site earlier. So maybe I can talk him into a trip there. We've got a station wagon to haul back stuff, and I've heard good things about their cabinets, and I'd love to redo the bathroom vanities...

 

[Lady D]

Ponde De Leon Springs SP is pretty much a neighborhood swimming hole. Nice enough, but probably not worth the drive. I'd probably go to Homosassa for the manatee factor. I suspect Wakulla Springs is a little too much like here for the purposes of the exercise.

I caught Mr. Mouse looking at the Atlanta Ikea web site earlier. So maybe I can talk him into a trip there. We've got a station wagon to haul back stuff, and I've heard good things about their cabinets, and I'd love to redo the bathroom vanities...

Isn't Wakulla Springs the one that has the 300 foot sink hole? Too bad Savannah, GA is so far away. We went there when I was young and they are right by the water. We ate at a restaurant called the Pirates House and believe it or not, it is still there. I think they have some nice shops around also. And I was around 7 years old when we went. But that is a little over 400 miles from the northern Florida area.