Edward Ball Wakulla Springs State Park

465 Wakulla Park Dr
Crawfordville FL 32327
(850) 561-7276

The invigorating 70 degree waters are sure to refresh you on even the hottest summer days. The historic lodge is an elegant remnant of old Florida, and the ancient cypress swamps made the perfect backdrop for old Hollywood movies. Wakulla Springs is a place where history stretches back thousands of years, from early Native Americans who lived in shoreline villages to filmmakers who recognized the primeval quality of the parks swamps and wildlife when they decided to film Tarzans Secret Treasure (1941) and Creature from the Black Lagoon (1954) here. Today, visitors can swim where mastodons once roamed and take guided boat tours where dugout canoes once glided across the cool waters. Alligators, manatees and an abundance of bird life can all be seen. Visitors can also marvel at a 1930s Spanish style lodge with its period furniture, original elevators and colorful painted ceilings that depict wildlife and Old Florida scenes.

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The invigorating 70 degree waters are sure to refresh you on even the hottest summer days. The historic lodge is an elegant remnant of old Florida, and the ancient cypress swamps made the perfect backdrop for old Hollywood movies. Wakulla Springs is a place where history stretches back thousands of years, from early Native Americans who lived in shoreline villages to filmmakers who recognized the primeval quality of the parks swamps and wildlife when they decided to film Tarzans Secret Treasure (1941) and Creature from the Black Lagoon (1954) here. Today, visitors can swim where mastodons once roamed and take guided boat tours where dugout canoes once glided across the cool waters. Alligators, manatees and an abundance of bird life can all be seen. Visitors can also marvel at a 1930s Spanish style lodge with its period furniture, original elevators and colorful painted ceilings that depict wildlife and Old Florida scenes.

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Spirits of Goodwood at Goodwood Museum & Gardens
Friday, October 17, from 6:30 – 8:30 pm
Evening of drinks, ghost stories, and Southern gothic charm.
21+. Ticket required.
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2025 Zoobilee at the Tallahassee Museum
Friday, October 24, from 7 – 10 pm
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Halloween Symphony Spooktacular at the Adderley Amphitheater
Saturday, October 25, from 6 – 9 pm
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Family-friendly. FREE event, no ticket required.
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Bats, Beasts, and Boos! At the North Florida Wildlife Center
Saturday, October 25, from 9 am – 4 pm
A spooky weekend full of frightfully-fun activities, contests, animal encounters, and presentations!
Family-friendly. Ticket required.
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Owl-O-Ween: A Family Fun Day at Goodwood Museum & Gardens
Sunday, October 26, from 3 – 5 pm
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