Very interesting and everyone was so helpful and kind. They explained everything in detailread more

Well done art and exhibits. Plus something for everyone with the kids area, animals, and different…read moreactivities.

The Carrabelle History Museum was one of the most interesting surprises of our trip. Don't let its…read moremodest size fool you--the museum is packed with stories and artifacts covering Carrabelle's Indigenous people, boom years, turpentine and lumber industries, Civil War salt production, railroads, commercial fishing, Camp Gordon Johnston and the shipwrecks surrounding nearby Dog Island. The original World's Smallest Police Station is preserved inside the museum, along with its telephone and several related artifacts. We also appreciated the touching "Hats Off to Tamara" display honoring Tamara Bibb Allen, who recently passed away after becoming the heart, face and living memory of the museum. Ken was on duty during our visit. As a retired history teacher who has extensively hiked and explored the surrounding area, he knew an incredible amount about both Carrabelle's history and its wilderness. His stories and explanations added context we never could have gotten simply by walking through and reading the displays. Our conversation with him made an already fascinating museum considerably more memorable. This is exactly what a local history museum should be: artifacts, photographs and community stories brought to life by someone who understands why they matter. The Carrabelle History Museum is absolutely worth visiting! Carrabelle History Museum 106 SE Avenue B Carrabelle, FL 32322

From the owner: Our museum specializes in local history of this colorful community from native villages circa 150…read moreAD to the Civil War, lumber and turpentine brought international trade, WWII was a local boom time. Shrimping and fishing throughout the years. We have several special displays that highlight Local Heroes, the Steamship Tarpon which key to building our community in the early 1900's, Salt and Carrabelle's "First People", natives who lived here thousands of years ago. Residents of the town have generously shared their pictures, genealogy, memories, household and work items to build our collection.

Great small family oriented place for kids and adults that are new to the area. Been around…read moreTallahassee for a while and it's extremely close which is a plus.

We were looking for something to do for the day and decided to take a ride to the Tallahassee…read moreMuseum. It is more outside, so don't forget water to keep yourself hydrated. We loved the car part dinasaurs and the animals. The staff was friendly. The nature trail was a little boring and not well marked, but it didn't stop us from loving the experience.

Tony and I really enjoyed the Gulf Marine Specimen Aquarium. It Coast $12 each to have a self paced…read moretour. There was so much to see. Truly enjoyed the park. I liked the statues that were littered around so I could take photos. They are very colorful and large. I really enjoyed the touch tanks. It was not crowded. They have octopus, sharks and crabs. There is this very large blind sea turtle and stingrays and horseshoe crabs. The Aquarium is definitely worth a visit if you're near by. Proceeds go to save other marine wildlife.

This place is truly at the heart of what the forgotten coast is all about. This little place here…read moreon our gorgeous, forgotten coast is dedicated to so many invaluable missions when it comes to taking care of and preserving land as well as the creatures that dwell here whether they be on the land, in the sea or most comfortable in the air. It's very clear that everybody working here has such a heart and a passion for the reptiles, marine life, animals, birds, that they help in represent here in the community. This annual fundraiser for Gulf Specimen Marine Lab is such a fun way for all of us to try to drum up awareness & support for the mission here while getting to have a wonderful time playing dress up & bidding on really cool things at the silent auction. This year alone in our area they helped take care of hundreds of stunned sea turtles when the weather got well below what it typically is persistently for this area and that mission alone is more than worth heading over for a visit getting to learn about the wildlife in this area and supporting their endeavors! Not to mention the fact that there are so many, very interactive ways for both adults and kids to be entertained here while learning about our local wildlife & conservation!

Closed For Renovations Until Late 2026…read more Since Yelp requires at least 85 characters...blah, blah, blah, blah. Please don't show up and then bless them out in a 1 star review because you discover they are closed. They don't control this page on Yelp. Yelp does. I notified Yelp of the temporary closure and so far they've done nothing.

Great place! Friendly staff. Free parking. Nice cool A/C…read more You can donate and they have suggested donation numbers, but you're not forced to. It's actually bigger than I thought, so lots to explore. I was there during the alligator exhibit which was very neat. There was a life-size alligator in there and that was how I learned how big alligators really are! The gift shop sold gator sticks so I thought that was interesting

Attended a showing of a documentary involving a local hero - Purple Heart recipient Colonel…read moreWashington Sanchez, Jr. Great turnout of folks, good conversations, well-done piece of work. The IMAX staff was wonderful; very accommodating. It has been quite a number of years since I last visited the IMAX Theater to catch a show. I didn't remember how cramped the seating was :o), though the seats themselves are comfortable. Once seated, best to stay seated until the show is over; otherwise, it will be quite a task to get out, especially if one is seated in the middle of the row and the row is completely filled. All in all though, aside from the tiny inconvenience regarding the lack of space between seat rows, I think everyone pretty much enjoyed the show and the setting. Note, the documentary is on Youtube as well! I also want to give a "shout out" to Mission BBQ for providing a complimentary meal for those attending the documentary. The food was delicious; the meal consisted of: coleslaw, baked beans with brisket, mac and cheese, sausage, pulled pork, brisket, cornbread, buns - along with tea (sweet and non-sweet), lemonade, and water! Thanks so much Mission BBQ!

Mid-sized IMAX screen, sufficient and comfortable seating, smallish concession stand…read more All in all, just the right size for our population. I've never been to a sold-out event here and, frankly, I often forget this is an option. That said, it's the best screen in the county - and if you're really looking for the larger-than-life experience, this screen yields a beautiful IMAX experience. It's no Warren Theaters IMAX - but then again - there's only one of those (in Wichita, not in NYC!).

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!

Shame they are closed...hope they re-open !!I It was…read moreinteresting place. Seems like they had a lot of damage !

These folks were great. Our well behaved dog was welcome and was also invited to take any of the…read moreboat trips if we so chose. The museum was interesting and one could speak with the folks and instructor working on the kayak building project which was of great interest to my boat building spouse. No admission fee but donations appreciated.

Tallahassee served as Florida's First Capitol because it was located midway between St. Augustine…read moreand Pensacola. Lawmakers needed a central location as the journey from east Florida to west Florida was treacherous during the early 1800s. On a mission to find a mutually agreeable location, two sets of explorers met midway at former abandoned Native American settlement known as Anhaica. This became early Tallahassee which means Old Town (Talia+Hasi) in Creek/Seminole. The first Florida Capitol was a log cabin built in 1824. One hundred years later, a temporary replica was built. Another temporary full sized replica was built in 1974 for the sesquicentennial celebration. My dad was on that committee which inspired him to advocate for building a permanent replica for the bicentennial celebration in 2024. It was so interesting to hear about the process of building this most recent First Florida Capitol replica. So many people donated their time and energy. From sifting through historical records, to creating authentic floor plans when few existed, to donations of logs, to getting permits, it was a challenging to bring this project, a dream for my dad, to life. Having grown up in Tallahassee, I have always loved Florida history. It is nice to see a piece of history being brought back to life and to have my family play a role in that legacy. Florida is so different from when my grandparents moved to south Florida a century ago in the 1920s. I am happy to see history preserved while the city and state continue to grow. #2900

One of the best areas in Tallahassee right here! Cascades Park is a beautiful and sprawling park &…read moreleisure area close to downtown that's perfect for a walk, run, family outing or other activities in the fresh air. There are walking paths that loop around and through and must go for several miles. They have a small amphitheater in the middle where I'm sure there are performances and concerts here and there. A big splash pad is on one side, and I know the kiddos love that especially on a warmer day. They have a big playground on the other side, and there are some bathrooms as well just in case. Intertwined are some pond/ creek areas that add to the beauty of this park. It's a super lovely walk around, and my favorite part are the pillars towards one end that tell the history of Tallahassee- racial tensions, civil war and repair and more. It brings more light onto the capitol city and its roots.