Wakulla Springs State Park has one of the world's deepest freshwater springs, and offers glass-bottom boat rides with excellent opportunities for wildlife encounters. Florida Caverns State Park has intriguing calcite formations, while the Gulf Specimen Marine Lab offers hands-on encounters with marine life of all kinds. Apalachicola National Forest has more than 500,000 pristine acres of woodland,rivers and springs to explore, and the Falling Waters State Recreational Area offers fun activities and a spectacular waterfall. There are many golf courses to choose from, and tennis courts are plentiful. Horse riding on beautiful trails is available, as are all the attractions of nearby Gulf beaches such as Alligator Point, Dekle Beach, Dog Island and more.
Lakes offer ample boating and fishing and swimming opportunities.
Twelve miles to the north is Havana, a charming historic town with terrific shopping and dining.