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| Pebble Hill Plantation |
| Premier example of 20th century shooting plantation. Main house features sporting art, antiques and Audubon prints. Lush grounds feature brick stables, kennel, fire house, cemetery, log cabin school-house. Tues-Sat 10 am-5 pm, Sun 1-5 pm. Last house tour at 3:45 pm. GROUNDS: $5/Adults, $2/Children under 12. HOUSE TOUR: $10/Adults, $4/Children 6-12, Children under 6 not admitted. |
| Thomasville, GA (229) 226-2344 www.pebblehill.com |
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| San Marcos De Apalache State Historic Site |
| Site of two wooden forts circa 1500, replaced by a stone fort, circa 1739. During the 1800s the fort's stones were used to build a US marine hospital. Thurs-Mon 9 am-5 pm. $1/Person. |
| St. Marks, FL 922-6007 |
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| Southeastern Regional Black Archives Research Center & Museum |
| Extensive collection of African-American artifacts including a 500 piece Ethiopian cross collection and more than one-half million historical documents. Group tours available. Mon-Fri 8 am-5 pm. FREE. |
| Historic Carnegie Library/FAMU Campus, off Martin Luther King Blvd. and Gamble St. 599-3020 www.taltrust.org/blk.archv.htm |
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ST. GEORGE ISLAND VISITOR CENTER AND LIGHTHOUSE MUSEUM
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| The historic Cape St. George Light, originally built in 1852, has been reconstructed in the center of St. George Island, following it's tragic collapse in 2005. The St. George Island Visitor Center & Lighthouse Museum is located next to the museum and contains information on the history of the lighthouse, a small display of lighthouse artifacts and a complete supply of brochures, maps and listings about food, lodging and things to see and do on St. George Island and in Franklin County. |
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| St. Marks Historic Railroad Trail |
| Sixteen-mile paved trail borders Apalachicola National Forest and leads to Gulf of Mexico. Also features 7.5 miles of off-road bike trails encompassing more of the forest and several natural sink holes. Open daily from sun up to sun down. FREE. |
| US 319 and SR 363 245-2055; (877) 822-5208 |
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| St. Marks National Wildlife Refuge |
| Encompasses 68,000 acres along the Gulf Coast, home to more than 250 species of birds, waterfowl and diverse habitats, historic St. Marks Lighthouse, boat ramps, nature trails, fishing, hunting, hiking, special events, educational programs and Visitors Center. Group Rates available. Fee. |
| St. Marks, FL 925-6121 |
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| Tallahassee Automobile Museum |
| Winner of the 1999 National AACA Award: Museum of the Year for preservation of antique cars. Featuring more than 120 rare autos including an 1894 Duryea (oldest know fully-surviving automobile in US), 1931 Duesenberg, the Tucker, Batmobiles from the movies and a variety of collections including boat motors dating back to 1908, Native American artifacts, sports memorabilia, motorcycles, pedal cars, perfume atomizers, baby rattles and much more. Mon- Sat 10 am-5 pm, Sun noon-5 pm. $15/Adults, $10/Students, $7/Kids 8 and under |
| 6800 Mahan Dr. 942-0137 www.tacm.com |
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| Tallahassee Museum |
| The Tallahassee Museum is celebrating 50 years of creating memories and enriching lives. Enjoy fifty-two acres of living wildlife exhibits, nature trails, 1880s farmstead, bird aviary, annual events and more!
$9/Adults, $8.50/Seniors & College Students with valid ID, $6/Children 4-15, FREE/Children under 4 and Museum Members.
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| 3945 Museum Dr. 576-1636 or 575-8684 www.tallahasseemuseum.org |
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| Tall Timbers/ Historic Beadel House |
| The former home of Edward and Henry Beadel, built in 1895 during a time when vast areas that had been plantations were occupied by Northerners who hunted quail. Tours of the Beadel House are regularly scheduled for the third Sunday of the month at 2:15 pm. Check the website for specific dates. |
| 13093 Henry Beadel Dr. 893-4153 www.talltimbers.org |
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| Torreya State Park |
| Apalachicola River bluffs, 150 feet high, feature rare Torreya evergreens, trails, RV/Tent camping, plus the pre-Civil War Gregory House. Daily 8 am-sunset. $2/Vehicle, $1/Pedestrian. HOUSE TOUR: Mon- Fri 10 am, Sat-Sun 10 am/2 & 4 pm; $2/Adult, $1/Kids. |
| Bristol, FL 643-2674 |
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| Union Bank Museum |
| Built in 1841, Florida's oldest surviving bank building. At various times housed a Freedman's Bank, shoe factory, bakery, beauty shop and church. Mon-Fri 9 am-4 pm, Sat-Sun by appointment. FREE. |
| Downtown, Apalachee Pkwy. 487-3803 |
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| Wakulla Springs State Park |
| One of world's deepest freshwater springs features glassbottom and river-boat tours, swimming, trails, 1937 lodge and fine dining. Pets allowed in park. Daily 8 am-sunset. $4 per vehicle up to 8 people, $1 each additional person. BOAT TOURS: $6/Adult, $4/Kids. |
| Wakulla Springs, FL 224-5950 www.floridastateparks.org/wakullasprings |
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| Willow Pond Plantation |
| Oaks, magnolias and dogwoods surround this scenic Monticello location that is perfect for any event, from formal balls to country hoe downs. 4,160 sq. ft. farm-house-style banquet hall accommodates weddings and reunions, meetings and corporate events. On site catering is available. Mon-Fri. |
| 400 WIllow Pond Rd. Monticello, FL 222-4400; (800)741-9854 www.willowpondplantation.com info@willowpondplantation.com |
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