Wakulla Springs is one of those spots worth showing off to Tallahassee visitors, especially on a swampy summer day. Located a quick 30-minute drive south of Tallahassee, Wakulla Springs State Park offers cool (like freezing cold) waters and a sandy “beach.” Crowded on summer weekends, it is also a great spot to people watch. You get everyone from European tourists, to FSU students to locals. The state park costs $6 per car, a bargain by any measure. The area has a lot of history to it. It was originally owned by DuPont heir Edward Ball who wanted to turn it into a playground for the rich. There is a lodge near the springs that Ball built and it still houses guests, but it never quite reached the same prominence as the Flagler Hotel, for instance, in St. Augustine. But back to the springs. Bring a towel or chairs and definitely some sunscreen and a hat. Part of the beach and grass area is shaded, but some isn’t and the shaded parts go fast. The water is extremely cold (about 70 degrees), the kind where it’s best to dive in and get the pain over with right away. Because the water is so clear, it is great for snorkeling. The springs also have two docks and a platform diving area. I also had fund watching a manatee glide by us nearby. You can also get a river tour nearby on glass-bottomed boats. Wakulla Springs is the type of place you can bring your friends or the entire family.
Address: 465 Wakulla Park Drive, Wakulla Springs, Florida 32327
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Movies such as Creature from the Black Lagoon and several of the early Tarzan films were filmed at Wakulla Springs as well!