Chipley

Chipley is located in Washington County east of Pensacola between Bonifay and Marianna along Interstate 10 near the Choctawhatchee River and the Alabama state line.

In 1882, the community of Orange was founded and renamed Chipley. It was the year the Pensacola & Atlantic (later L & N) Railroad was completed beyond the town site.

A huge fire, believed to be of incendiary origin, leveled most of Chipley’s business district on May 14, 1898. The great fire destroyed and decimated thirty-five buildings that were reduced to ashes while Chipley was less than 20 years old.

Today, Chipley has been fully restored, as well as having a beautiful historic district that is loaded with various thriving business.

Destin

Destin Florida is located east of Fort Walton Beach/Okaloosa Island and west of Sandestin/Seaside Florida. The Destin/Emerald Coast area is know for it’s sugar white sand beaches, golf courses, deep sea, off shore, bottom, pier, bay and lake fishing, boating, windsurfing and an unlimited number of additional water reaction activities. Florida is a recreational paradise! Jet skiing, parasailing and snorkeling are just a few examples of the favorite pastimes for the locals and the visitors here along the Emerald Coast. Other recreational opportunities include diving or snorkeling on the natural reefs, wrecks, and barges in Destin’s clear green waters. Acres of links that will satisfy the golfer in your family, and watersports, sailing, tennis and hiking. When you come in from the sun, explore unique arts and collectibles, galleries, specialty shops and modern malls.

Located in the Florida Panhandle, the City of Destin has a rich historical heritage dating back to American Indian inhabitants as early as the 7th century A.D. With the growth and development of Destin from a small fishing village to a major tourist resort came the need for a local government structure.

Destin has amazing beaches and sunsets, and all the recreational, entertainment and dining options you would expect from an area whose major industry is tourism. Known as the World’s Luckiest Fishing Village, Destin is home to many different sportfish, including four kinds of snapper, grouper, mackerel, marlin, sailfish, mahi mahi, wahoo, tuna, shark, tarpon and bonito. Other water sports, such as diving and kayaking, are also available. For landlubbers, there are excellent golf courses and tennis courts, and for the kids, amusement parks.

Destin Attractions:
AJ’s Silent Lady
Big Kahuna Waterpark
Big kahuna’s
Blackwater Canoe Rental
Boogies Water Sports
Destin Cinema 10
Eden State Gardens and Mansion
Emerald Coast Science Museum
Emerald Coast Scuba
FantaSea Scooter Rental
Gulfarium
Henderson Beach State Park
Indian Temple Mound Museum
NASKART Track
Pelican Adventures Snorkeling
Scuba Tech
Sea Blaster
Southern Star Glass Bottom Boat
Sunshine Pontoon Rentals
The Gulfarium
The Punchline Comedy Club
The Track
The Track Family Entertainment Center
The Track Family Recreation Center
The Zoo at Gulf Breeze

Dining - attractions in destin
Harry T’s
Pompano Joe’s
Lucky Snapper
Beachwalk Cafe
Acme Oyster House
Aj’s Seafood & Oyster Bar
Borango
Buster’s Bar Grill
Cafe 30-A
Cafe Grazie
Captain Dave’s On The Gulf
Copper Grill
Criolla’s Restaurant
Cuvee Beach
Destin Chops
Elephant Walk
Flamingo Cafe
Gilligan’s Outdoor Eatery
Hog’s Breath Cafe
Jim ‘N Nick’s Bar-B-Q
Lucky Snapper Grill & Bar
Marina Cafe
McGuire’s Irish Pub
Peptio’s Mexican
Poppy’s Seafood Factory
Rutherfords 465 Restaurant
The Back Porch
The Crab Trap
Tibs Seafood Cafe

Golfing - florida attractions
The Club At Hidden Creek
Shalimar Pointe Country Club
Regatta Bay Golf and Country Club
Santa Rosa Golf & Beach Club
Indian Bayou Golf Club
Emerald Bay Golf Club
Bluewater Bay

Fernandina Beach

Fernandina Beach is located in Nassau County east of Yulee and just north of Jacksonville along Highway A1A on the banks of the St Marys River near the Atlantic seacoast and the Georgia state line. Fernandina Beach is part of the Jacksonville, Florida metro area.

Fernandina Beach Attractions
St. Michael’s Catholic Church
Old Railroad Depot, The
Amelia Island Museum of History
Amelia Island Carriages

Gainesville

This is not a city with a view; it’s more of a city in a forest. Freshwater springs, pristine rivers and Paynes Prairie-a 21,000-acre/8,498-hectare nature preserve that supports a range of wildlife, including bison (yes, bison)-are within a half-hour drive. On the weekends, you’ll see car after car with kayaks strapped to the roofs. Gainesville has 77 mi/124 km of bike lanes and trails-more than any other Florida city-and recently received a silver award from the League of American Bicyclists for being such a bicycle-friendly city.

Gainesville has both a pleasant small-town feel and lively nightlife centered around the University of Florida. The city is home to the university and its 45,000+ students, but it’s more than a sleepy Southern college town. A progressive, eclectic gem, Gainesville draws artists and intellectuals, scientists and musicians, healers and entrepreneurs. Gainesville is a welcome refuge for those fleeing South Florida’s more developed strip-mall-and-subdivision regions.

Florida Museum of Natural History - University of Florida, Powell Hall ,SW 34th Street and Hull Road. This is Florida’s state museum of natural history; it is dedicated to the understanding and preservation of biological diversity and cultural heritage. There are more than 20 million specimens of amphibians, butterflies, birds, mammals, fish, and reptiles etc. The interactive games allow visitors to test their knowledge and learn how people can help preserve these unique habitats..

Micanopy Historical Society Museum - Cholokka Boulevard, Micanopy. Located in a small park, visitors to the historic town of Micanopy and its museum are very welcome. Founded in 1821, Micanopy is believed to be the oldest inland town in Florida and is named for Chief Micanopy of the Seminole Nation. The museum is a celebration of the history of the area and has some fascinating exhibits..

Dudley Farm Historic State Park - 4 miles east of Newberry on SR 26. This original Florida pioneer farmstead is near a busy highway, yet it transports visitors to a by-gone age. The staff are dressed in period clothing and work this living history farm while chatting to visitors. There are eighteen historic buildings presented in their original Florida setting..

Hippodrome State Theatre - 25 SE 2ND Place, Gainesville. This popular theatre presents Broadway favourites and classics for all the family..

Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings State Historic Site - Cross Creek. This is the historic home of the renowned author of The Yearling and lots of other novels.

Other Gainesville Attractions
Children’s Museum of the South
Historic Haile Homestead at Kanapaha Plantation
Historic Thomas Center
Fred Bear Museum
Matheson Museum, The
Bivens Arm Nature Park
Dog Wood Park
Kanapaha Botanical Gardens
Morningside Nature Center
Poe Springs Park

Hilliard

Hilliard is located in Nassau County north of Callahan off of US Hwy 1/23 and situated at the Georgia border in a Florida State Game Preserve (part of the Jacksonville, Florida metropolitan area).