Review 3200 Sorry,…read morethere are no tours or activities available to book online for the date(s) or places you selected. Please choose a different date or place - uhm this is a historic marker, it's information on a stick. Seriously, sometimes something so significant happens in an area or specific location that it becomes historically documented and there are societies that ensures these sites are recognized and never forgotten - I for one love these markers and find them irresistible, I must read them when I find them. I wish all these plaques were displaying fun stuff, but history hasn't always been fun we can't change history although it seems some want to minimize it or cover it up, wouldn't it be so amazing if all newly erected marker were educating us on all things good. I'm okay with accurately depicting factually correct information we should all want to learn from the past so we never forget. I salute those that have bravely served our country and have defended our freedom with their lives, it's unfortunate we have lost so many in struggles and conflicts that's probably could have been resolved by other means, but the facts are the facts and the decisions made here has changed the lives of all of us. Allied military leaders knew that casualties on D-Day could be staggeringly high. Historians are still calculating the death toll to this day it's seems to be an impossible task, estimates range between 4,000 - 12,000 US soldiers I think one is too many and all deserve to be honored...

This black marker with white text stands near the restroom of the beach park that is Carrabelle…read moreBeach. You can look out from here into Saint George Sound and see Dog Island. Beyond that is the Gulf of Mexico. The slowly sweeping beach is shallow for a good bit so there is excellent wading and that is likely why The marker reads, "In late 1943, Carrabelle Beach and Dog Island, while they were a part of Camp Gordon Johnston, were used by the U.S. Army 4th Infantry Division to train for the Normandy Invasion on D-Day, June 6th, 1944. The Amphibious Training Center had been officially closed, but it was reopened and staffed for the purpose of training for this important mission. Although the troops had trained for over three years, the amphibious training conducted on this site was the last step before shipping out to England for the invasion. On D-Day, the first amphibian infantry assault teams to arrive on French soil were from the 4th Infantry Division at Utah Beach. On June 6, 2000, the Camp Gordon Johnston Association extracted a small amount of soil from this site and delivered it to the National 4th Infantry Division Association to be placed in the Association's monument in Arlington, VA. The U.S. Department of Defense's World War II Commemoration Committee in 1995 named the Camp Gordon Johnston Association an official "Commemorative Community."" Enjoy the beach and take a moment think about those who were here before, some of whom never returned. [Review 14711 overall, 211 of 2021, number 1267 in Florida.]

Built in 1963, this was originally just a police phone box before it was promoted to the "full"…read morepolice station we see today. It's been featured on a bunch of TV shows including the great "Ripley's Believe It or Not!" On the inside is a telephone and a display indicating the history of the police station. There isn't much more to say than that. It is, after all, the world's smallest. [Review 14665 overall, 165 of 2021, number 1231 in Florida.]

This is such a cute little gem if you are driving through the area to stop by and see. We have…read moredriving by this place so many times and never even realized that it was there, let alone, for it to be a world landmark. I happened to be searching for something and came across it and while we were driving past, I thought it would be fun to finally see it in person and let the kids get a small lesson on history. The thoroughly enjoyed it and it was very laughable that this is actually a real thing!

Lighthouses are fun. as a big marker to help navigation in the days before GPS, there's history…read morehere. And there is engineering to help the lighthouse survive the severe weather that happens often on the coastline. I arrived during hours when the lighthouse shop was closed but there's still some stuff to see outside. It's a nice park setting with parking, some picnic shelters and even a playground. The Crooked River Light was built in 1895 and replaced three separate lighthouses on Dog Island that were destroyed by storms. The lighthouse was painted in its current color scheme in 1901, the lower half white and the upper half red with a black lantern room. This lighthouse is currently active with an acrylic glass at the top that is a replica of the original Fresnel lens. I have recently taken to collecting lighthouses along my travels, keeping them in a Yelp collection at https://www.yelp.com/collection/GLWJhPZloUBCLUFSYgLw4g. This is worth a stop as you drive the Forgotten Coast. [Review 14668 overall, 168 of 2021, number 1234 in Florida.]

Crooked River Lighthouse is one of two remaining lighthouses in Franklin County, FL. It has a 4th…read moreorder Fresnel lens that still shines nightly. A replica of the lighthouse keeper's house serves as a museum and gift shop. There's also a small playground, picnic area and you can find the trail head of the Carabelle Beach bike trail here. You can climb the 128 steep steps to the top for a stunning view of the coast and surrounding forest. Tower climbs are $5 per person, and are usually available Wednesday through Saturday. If you enjoy lighthouses, this is well worth a look!

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.]

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.

This old steam engine was such a cool sight! There's just something about these vintage trains that…read moretakes you back in time. The detail on the engine is awesome, and it's well preserved under the covered structure. Great little stop if you're into history, trains, or just want a neat photo op. Kids and adults alike will enjoy checking this out!

The Luraville Locomotive is a rare example of the early American wood-burning "Iron Horses," which…read morehelped carve the United States out of the wilderness in the pre-Civil War era. The Eight-wheeled, 10-ton engine was built sometime between 1850 and 1855, making it one of the oldest surviving steam engines in the United States.

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.

I can't believe I found this place so breath taking. Parking was next to it. Their gift shop ladies…read morewere so sweet and helpful I made inside the lighthouse because of their willingness. I do appreciate it after driving hrs. We paid $7 per person to clime it. One thing I recommend do legging exercise at home and people overweight wont feet the square space to reach to the top part on the wall metal stairs you need to hold on to it to clime up very narrow whom ever has long legs will be difficult too since the steps and space don't give you room to fold them. We headed to the beach afterwords to my surprise being in the Golf coast the water was clean and warm. Not shells almost very disappointing. A few people some music playing in the background nothing disturbing. One thing I did liked was the kids box beach toy available by the sand I guess you bring it back to it. Very relaxing place I amused till next time!

The lady at the gift shop was kind and the climb wasn't terrible at all! It goes by super fast and…read moreit's not too hot in there. The view is gorgeous and panoramic- you can see the beach and the intracoastal coming onto the island. Very fun activity to do while visiting!

Post running Bank of America Tallahassee Half Marathon, I just kind of stumbled upon the Civil…read moreRights Heritage Walk which happened to be near the starting line for the event. While walking to my hotel after the event, I looked down and I was totally in shock because I unexpectedly visited it. And oh, was it a sight to see! Per, Council on Culture & Arts, the Civil Rights Heritage Walk was unveiled in 2013 and serves as a tribute to the foot soldiers of the civil rights movement, including notable figures such as Patricia Stephen Due, and Reverend Dr Reverend Charles Kenzie Steele, who played crucial roles in the fight against racial segregation and injustice in Tallahassee Florida. Not only does the panel highlight their names, but it also features inspiring messages and iconic protest signs from the era. The 16 terrazzo panels tell the story of the city's civil rights movement, particularly highlighting the 1956 bus boycott and the lunch counter sit-ins that occurred from 1960 to 1963. If you are planning to visit the city of Tallahassee, I recommend including the Civil Rights Heritage Walk to your tour unless you just happen to stumble upon it as I did while downtown. ~ Keep moving Forward ~ Thomas G

This is a small but powerful tribute to the Civil Rights Movement. The walk consists of The…read moresidewalk has 16 terrazzo panels that features the names of fifty local Civil Rights leaders and other activists who participated in the city's bus boycott of 1956 and the lunch counter sit-in demonstrations of 1960-1963. The walk features Rev. Dr. Charles Kenzie (C.K.) Steele, who was known as the MLK of Tallahassee and is the namesake of the city bus terminal after leading the bus boycott in 1956. You will find it on corner of East Jefferson Street and Monroe Street, across the street from the Statehouse Complex. The walk was installed in September of 2013 by the FSU Master Craftsman Studio. It is a combination of bronze plaques, nice artwork depicting a bus, a lunch counter and a sign that reads "what we ask is simple, impartial service for all". You will also find some footsteps on the panels' perimeter. I believe that the front prints use to be bronze or at least bronze colored, but that is not the case anymore for some reason. The walk is starting to understandably show signs of wear, as it is not only exposed to the elements, but has constant foot traffic over it. This is definitely a must see when you are in downtown Tallahassee. Anyway, as with most similar attractions that I have visited and reviewed, this is not a long stop. I was there less than 10 minutes. So, you may want to consider planning out additional stops at many of the other attractions in the area, or making this stop part of a larger itinerary to maximize your time and trip. The State House is right across the street and there of tons of memorials and parks to check out in the immediate area including the WWII Memorial and the Civil War Memorial.

Late March, 2025. The historic St. Marks Lighthouse, first constructed in 1830, is located roughly…read moreseven miles from the Visitors Center for the St. Marks National Wildlife Refuge. It's reached via slow-moving Lighthouse Road, on which people in cars or bicycles search for sightings of wildlife, including migratory birds, monarch butterflies, alligators, and more. While the lighthouse was closed to the public when we visited, it was still an interesting area to visit and to photograph. There are a few walking paths near the small parking lot, and visitors occasionally glimpse loggerhead sea turtles, West Indian manatees, and alligators offshore from the lighthouse. The ownership of the historic property was transferred in 2013 from the U.S. Coast Guard to the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service's St. Marks National Wildlife Refuge. The refuge "has completed a renovation to repair damages of time, termites, age, and weather. A replica 4th order Fresnel lens has been installed."

Not open to the public right now because of COVID but you can still see it and walk around and…read moreenjoy. I was here in daytime so the light wasn't running but it was awesomely cool to see and experience. Construction started in 1829 and then it was moved inland in 1842 because of beach erosion. The adjoining building is not original, having been rebuilt a bunch of times for various reasons. The lighthouse played a part in the Civil War when it was destroyed in 1862. Rebuilt, it was again attacked by a Union landing party in July 1863 where they burned the steps and the interior woodwork. And again, in 1865, Union troops landed for a major raid that was planned to take the capital city, though they were repulsed at the Battle of Natural Bridge. The lighthouse was restored to service after the war and resumed the role of navigational aid. There are plenty of pathways nearby where you can get a bit further away from the lighthouse for great pictures. Enjoy! [Review 14068 overall, 1390 of 2020, number 1130 in Florida.]