Alli's Guidebook
Sightseeing
Excellent views of the ravines and Apalachicola River, history, beauty, hiking, and camping. One of only four places in the world the torreya tree grows.
13 locals recommend
Torreya State Park
2576 NW Torreya Park RdExcellent views of the ravines and Apalachicola River, history, beauty, hiking, and camping. One of only four places in the world the torreya tree grows.
You can hike the trails here, swim in the springs (even with manatees at the right time of year), or take a glass bottom boat ride.
89 locals recommend
Wakulla Springs State Park
465 Wakulla Park DrYou can hike the trails here, swim in the springs (even with manatees at the right time of year), or take a glass bottom boat ride.
Enjoy sculptures, a splash pad, water features, and a paved path in one of the areas favorite local parks.
170 locals recommend
Cascades Park
Enjoy sculptures, a splash pad, water features, and a paved path in one of the areas favorite local parks.
The first Friday of every month features the “First Friday” event here where vendors go all out to display their wares. There’s a terrific craft beer restaurant, art stores, game room/pinball hall, rock wall climbing, virtual realty, and more.
89 locals recommend
Railroad Square Art District
661 2 Railroad SquareThe first Friday of every month features the “First Friday” event here where vendors go all out to display their wares. There’s a terrific craft beer restaurant, art stores, game room/pinball hall, rock wall climbing, virtual realty, and more.
This is a great place to explore some of the karst topography (limestone geology and sinkholes) in the area.
16 locals recommend
Leon Sinks Geological Area
6605 Wildflower RdThis is a great place to explore some of the karst topography (limestone geology and sinkholes) in the area.
The gardens are lovely here. It’s a great place to take a stroll. The lake is lovely, and you can have lunch in a pavilion by the lake.
102 locals recommend
Alfred B. Maclay Gardens State Park
3540 Thomasville RdThe gardens are lovely here. It’s a great place to take a stroll. The lake is lovely, and you can have lunch in a pavilion by the lake.
Food scene
The waterfront dining and food are second to none in this area in my opinion. Enjoy a sunset dinner overlooking Ochlockonee Bay and fresh seafood.
43 locals recommend
Angelo's Seafood Restaurant
5 Mashes Sands RdThe waterfront dining and food are second to none in this area in my opinion. Enjoy a sunset dinner overlooking Ochlockonee Bay and fresh seafood.
They have a nice and quick breakfast called their 2/2/2. Just a half mile away.
7 locals recommend
Savannah's Country Buffet
968 Woodville HwyThey have a nice and quick breakfast called their 2/2/2. Just a half mile away.
Not too far away are several good sushi restaurants. This is one of my favorites.
9 locals recommend
Azu Lucy Ho's
3220 Apalachee PkwyNot too far away are several good sushi restaurants. This is one of my favorites.
Breakfast station
2611 Crawfordville HwyHamaknockers BBQ
2837 Coastal HwySometimes there is live music, the food is tasty, and there is a nice park around the bend in the road to watch the sunset.
17 locals recommend
Riverside Cafe
69 Riverside DrSometimes there is live music, the food is tasty, and there is a nice park around the bend in the road to watch the sunset.
They have great sushi, a nice outdoor seating area, and even a delicious lamb dish. Nice ambience.
25 locals recommend
Masa
1650 N Monroe StThey have great sushi, a nice outdoor seating area, and even a delicious lamb dish. Nice ambience.
This is the closest Mexican restaurant near the Artist Retreat and offers a variety of good food and beverage including table side guacamole.
Las Brazas Mexican Grill
1887 Capital Cir NEThis is the closest Mexican restaurant near the Artist Retreat and offers a variety of good food and beverage including table side guacamole.
Exercise
This is a walking or biking paved trail with a couple of parks along the way
Great biking through a canopied paved area down to the river and waterfront dining.
Tallahassee-St Marks Historic Railroad State Trail - North Trailhead
5057 Woodville HwyGreat biking through a canopied paved area down to the river and waterfront dining.
There is a nice, long walkway built upon a historic location with a waterfall, creek, and park with trees. There are also some artistic features in this park.
170 locals recommend
Cascades Park
There is a nice, long walkway built upon a historic location with a waterfall, creek, and park with trees. There are also some artistic features in this park.