Lots of history and beautiful grounds. There are quite a bit of stairs for anyone who might be…read morechallenged with that. Beautiful views from the top. Small gift shop but you can get your passport stamped since it's apart of a national park.

Incredible historical hilltop fort. Plan on walking and…read moreclimbing a bunch of old stairs, hills and hallways! This place is a hidden historic hideout. Per site: Fort Barrancas sits on a bluff overlooking the entrance to Pensacola Bay. The natural advantages of this location have inspired engineers of three nations to build forts. The British built the Royal Navy Redoubt here in 1763 of earth and logs. The Spanish built two forts here around 1797. Bateria de San Antonio was a masonry water battery at the foot of the bluff. Above it was earth and log Fort San Carlos de Barrancas. American engineers remodeled the Water Battery in 1840 and built a masonry fort on the bluff between 1839 and 1844, connected by a tunnel to the Water Battery. This is the current Fort Barrancas. A $1.2 million, eighteen-month restoration project led to its reopening in 1980. My son and I had a great time and were amazed by all the hidden caves and scenery. A must see for the historians in the family. (not a good place for wheel chairs)

Very cool historical landmark! Unfortunately we weren't able to see the inside because it was…read moredamaged due to Hurricane Michael, and they're in the process of repairing the house. The information plaque in front of the house was helpful. Would recommend if you're in the area!

This is a very nice marker with way too much text in it to copy here. The marker stands in front a…read morebeautiful two story structure in front of the eponymous park here in Panama City. The complete content of both sides of the small print marker is at at the link. Here's a piece: The McKenzie House is a large two-story clapboard frame dwelling built in the Dutch Colonial style typical of the turn of the century houses still standing in Northern Michigan. It was built in 1909 by Belle Booth who married R.L. McKenzie in 1912; after which time the house came to be known as the McKenzie House. It stands today as it was enlarged in 1925. This house is significant because it was one of the first houses in a virtually unsettled area of Northwest Florida and because it was the home and office of Robert Lee McKenzie. McKenzie was born in Macon County, Georgia in 1870. He moved to the Florida Panhandle in 1902 where he became joint owner of a large naval stores business. After acquiring some waterfront property here he organized the Gulf Coast Development Company.

Closed when we went there. Blountstown really should have a grassroots effort to rally around this…read moretreasure and biking trail, railroad museum, and polishing up the downtown area to make it a full day invitation to those traveling an hour or more to visit. The police department is chained up, bike trail bridge blocked off and garbage everywhere. But there is a brand new sidewalk from the main road going nowhere. With pride and proper priorities this place could be exceptional! Wishing you all the best.

This is a first class historical attraction. It matches the big city pioneer exhibits down in…read moreLargo, Bradenton, Christmas and elsewhere. I was shocked by the size of many of the buildings and the attention to detail not just in the preservation of the buildings exterior but in the interior fixings. If you are traveling in the Florida Panhandle, this is a place to look up. Call ahead since hours are limited.

Love this sculpture! I circle the roundabout at sunset just to see sunlight reflecting through the…read moreglass. Looks cool after sunset, too, though I would love to see some LED's.

Located along the Carrabelle Riverfront near the end of Marine Street this park "... features…read moreinformational kiosks outlining Carrabelle's waterfront history, a unique fish display, wildlife sculptures, a restroom, a concrete boat launch ramp, handicap accessible fishing piers, fish cleaning stations and shaded pavilion with picnic tables to enjoy the riverfront lifestyle." It was nice to find adequate parking to enjoy the river side. It's probably bonkers here during high season, but it wasn't bad at all on this slightly overcast Sunday morning. [Review 14664 overall, 164 of 2021, number 1230 in Florida.]

I've seen a few 9/11 Memorials in my travels. Of course, the big one in Manhattan is wonderful and…read morethe one in Jersey City is great. The glass cube at Boston Logan Airport. And now this one here in Panama City. It's simple and it's compelling. Two large granite blocks shaped like the Twin Towers with four benches around it. Each bench has the name of one of the four flights that were lost that day. Carved on the stone under the eagle with its wings spread is George W. Bush's quote. "We will not waver; we will not tire; we will not falter, and we will not fail. Peace and Freedom will prevail." Located right at the end of Harrison Ave on the water.

Tiny museum, part of the Florida State Parks system. There is a short pathway leading to a…read moremonument. You can walk through the museum in about 10 minutes. It's worth the stop if you are in the area and trying to kill time or on a mission to visit all states parks and trails. It's very well maintained, there just isn't a lot to it.

Because the South will rise again, this marker denotes an important military encounter from the…read moreCivil War... uh, the War of Northern Aggression. This is the South and they love their Confederate War history here. The marker is in great shape and from here, there is a great view of the water. Near this site on March 20, 1863, Confederate soldiers commanded by Captain Walter J. Robinson repelled a landing by Union sailors led by Acting Master James Folger of the blockading vessel U.S.S. Roebuck. The 11-man scouting party of Union sailors was seeking to locate a southern civilian vessel near the "Old Town" spring, when they were reportedly ordered to surrender by Captain Robinson. During the ensuing skirmish, several Union sailors were killed and wounded as they fled to their launch boat. Quarter, or safe passage, was requested by the remaining Union sailors to retrieve their dead and wounded. Total Union casualties were six dead and three wounded. Union sailors buried four of the deceased on nearby Hurricane Island, and a fifth sailor was interred by the Confederate soldiers. No casualties were recorded by the Confederate unit, which later became Company A of the 11th Florida Infantry Regiment. After the conclusion of the Civil War, the remains of the Union sailors were removed to the national cemetery at Fort Barrancas.

We love to go here at 6 in the morning with our chairs. It's a quiet spot and we can't resist the…read moreword skirmish. Shallow water for fishing, hardley any shells. parking for about 8 cars, people on roadtrips park overnight and crawl out of their cars in the morning. Start here and end up a t Big Mamas for Breakfast.

Along Beach Road leaving Panama City, this marker is in front of a beautiful home that is noted for…read moreits architectural worthiness and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Unfortunately, there is nowhere good to stop a car to take a decent picture of it nearby though there is a sidewalk that parallels the waterfront. Keep in mind that this is a private residence now, so no wandering on the lawn. The marker is on both sides. Here's the first part and the rest is on the website. Built in 1927 by A. A. Payne, a banker, and bought by John Christo, Sr., the house is significant in architecture, a mixture of styles typical of the late 19th and early 20th centuries which includes Neo-Colonial Revival and Italianate Villa influences and the accomplishments of John Christo, Sr., 1885 - 1973.

Great tour of an architectural structure designed by a genius ... Truly enjoyed seeing this FLW…read moreresidency. Hoping the care takers might find local Scouts and university students to work on repairing some of the grounds as more extensive work to tackled by professional craftsmen.

Best known for being one of only two pod-shaped houses designed by Frank Lloyd Wright, as well as…read morethe only private residential home in Florida designed by the famous architect. The house was designed for George Lewis, president of the Lewis State Bank, and his wife Clifton Lewis. Both were local activists and promoters of the arts in Tallahassee. Built in 1954, Lewis Spring House is a unique example of a pod-shaped residential structure, with convex walls making the home look oddly like a boat or a football. Unfortunately, the growth by the side of the road makes it impossible to see anything. The clear "no trespassing" sign suggests that you probably don't want to get any closer than that. The owners do offer tours on a scheduled basis but these have been suspended since April. [Review 14078 overall, round number 1400 of 2020, number 1140 in Florida.]