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.]

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!

The best visitor center I've ever been to!!! The hospitality by Lisa was so genuine and sweet!!! My…read morekids and I loved chatting with her!!! The amount of brochures and information they have is so helpful and great!!! She even had a kids table of information!!! Thank you for making our trip wonderful!!!

From the owner: The Carrabelle Chamber of Commerce not only serves the needs of businesses and the community, but…read morehas an abundance of FREE brochures and other information about the area.

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!

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.

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.]

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.

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.

This is a great and powerful memorial. Very respectful and well put tiered memorial. Go check our…read moreout when in town

This is a small but powerful memorial. At first glance, I thought that it was a 9/11 memorial. It…read morehonors the men and women that served in the Vietnam War and was dedicated in Nov 1985. The memorial consists of a 28 feet tall, 15 feet wide American flag that is suspended between twin tall granite towers. The towers have the names of Florida's Vietnam solders that were KIA or MIA, engraved in them. The memorial also includes a small marble pedestal designating the memorial, with an inscription that reads: "Florida's Vietnam Memorial in honor of the 386,000 Floridians who served during the Vietnam Conflict. 1964-1975 among whom 1,669 succumbed and 83 are missing in action. Their names are engraved on this memorial as a token of everlasting gratitude to these patriots for their supreme sacrifice". That marker is very weather and is very difficult to read as you can see in the pictures,You will find a few benches to sit on in the memorial's plaza and it is normal to see flowers placed on the memorial. In front of the memorial is a smaller metal memorial that represents the POW/MIA braclet. It has an accompanying granite pillar that has an engraving that explains the significance of the bracelet. Parking here is kind of tough. There is metered parking and commercial garages/lots within a reasonable walking distance. I like this memorial it is simple, but effective, while paying the proper respects to the city's Vietnam Veterans. Anyway, as with most memorials 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.