Travel Itineraries - Northwest Florida
Apalachicola
Apalachicola is a charming coastal village flavored with the slow, Southern pace of North Florida and is steeped in history, with great seafood, quaint shops and comfortable lodging. The Apalachicola River watershed cradles one of the nation’s six biodiversity hotspots with vast tracts of public conservation lands along the river and coastline creating world-class wildlife viewing opportunities.
Anchoring the majestic Apalachicola River’s union with the Gulf of Mexico, the town remains the centerpiece of an important oyster and fishing industry. While traveling to this scenic area, savor the slow roads and visit Big Bend Scenic Byway Tour Itineraries for your in-depth guide to exploring North Florida’s natural wonders and colorful history at your own pace.
Carrabelle
Carrabelle is a small coastal fishing village nestled along the Carrabelle River that continues to be an important center of the Forgotten Coast’s maritime heritage. Choose from the options below to plan your own adventures while making Carrabelle a comfortable home base for exploring the history and natural wonders of the region.
While traveling to this scenic area, savor the slow roads and visit Big Bend Scenic Byway Tour Itineraries for your in-depth guide to exploring the authentic flavor of North Florida.
Pensacola
To fully immerse in the area’s fascinating layers of history and culture, plan on spending several days and allow time to savor the dazzling beauty of the sugar-sand beaches.
Blackwater River State Park
Suggestions to plan your own daylong adventure or make the Blackwater River State Forest area a comfortable home base for a three-day stay or longer.
As a reference point, directions will be from the Blackwater River State Forest Headquarters (1) (N30.8544 W86.8747) 19 miles north of Milton on CR 191 and a block southeast of the SR 4 intersection; 11650 Munson Highway.
Topsail Hill Preserve State Park
Suggestions to plan your own day-long adventure or make the 1,640- acre Topsail Hill Preserve State Park, located along the 30A Scenic Highway, a comfortable home base for a three-day stay or longer.
Torreya State Park
Suggestions to plan your own daylong adventure or choose from a variety of camping options at Torreya State Park for a three-day stay or longer.
A number of historic downtowns are very close to the state park, so make sure to visit each one in between enjoying the many natural recreational opportunities offered in the area!