St. Marks National Wildlife Refuge
Home to the St. Marks Lighthouse, this refuge located only 25 miles from Tallahassee includes salt marshes, freshwater pools, and salt marshes for a day of trekking outside in the wilderness. Rich with history and other natural charms, this refuge makes for quite the ideal day trip.
Wakulla Springs
Wakulla Springs State Park is home to the world’s largest and deepest freshwater spring, as well as more than 80 sinkholes and an abundance of history. Come here ready for adventure, because there are endless activities: swimming, bird watching, hiking, snorkeling, horseback riding, guided river boat tours, and more!
Alligator Point, Shell Point, or St. George Island
Tallahassee might appear woodsy and land-locked, because well, it is! However, there are coastal beaches located from forty minutes to an hour and a half of the city! Get your ocean fix and pay a visit to either Alligator Point or St. George Island, both of which offer extraordinary beaches along the Gulf of Mexico with a small surrounding beach town.
Bear Paw Adventures and the Chipola River
Located in Marianna Florida, the Chipola River is an ideal “lazy day” escape. Bring or rent out tubes to relax on the flowing lazy river, enjoying the refreshing water and sun on your skin as you gently flow downstream. And when you’re all done, enjoy a nice meal at the nearby Riverfront Grill for a bite to eat on the way out.
Providence Canyon
Located in the tiny town of Lumpkin, Georgia, Providence Canyon State Park is the perfect daytime getaway for you and your family. Located approximately two and a half hours from Tallahassee, Providence Canyon’s enormous property of canyons and clay makes for an exhilarating few hours of hiking, complete with marked trails, outstanding photo ops, and numerous spots to set up a picnic.
