No matter how much you love FSU and Tallahassee, sometimes it's just nice to get away and take a spur-of-the-moment day trip.
1. Ichetucknee Springs State Park
There is nothing more relaxing than tubing down a nice, beautiful river with friends.
2. Thomasville, Georgia
Grassroots Coffee, the most popular coffee shop in Thomasville, has it all! There’s a big selection of tea, great hot chocolate, superb coffee, and even vegan baked goods! Plus, Thomasville is the perfect town to have a spontaneous photo shoot or shopping day.
3. Providence Canyon State Park
Known as "Georgia's Little Grand Canyon", this state park has great hiking trails and amazing views.
4. Madison Blue Springs State Park
Crystal clear waters and paddle boarding, do I even need to say more?
5. St. Marks National Wildlife Refuge
St. Marks is one of the oldest wildlife refuges in the United States. Outdoor activities at the refuge range from kayaking on the St. Marks River and the Gulf of Mexico, to cycling and hiking on miles of trails and through wildlife habitats.
6. Panama City beach
What's better than soaking up the sun surrounded by cute boys and puppies!
7. Apalachicola
Three words: annual seafood festival.
8. St. George island
White-sand beaches, fishing, and seafood galore. St. George Island is also a great place to spend the night, whether you simply stay at one of the many excellent hotels, camp at the State Park, or rent a villa right on the beach.
9. Florida Caverns State Park
Florida Caverns is the only state park in Florida to offer cave tours to the public. In addition, you can go camping, fishing, canoeing, hiking, horseback riding, and golfing! Blue Hole Spring is also located within the park and is a beautiful all natural spring that people love to come to for sunbathing, picnicking, and of course, swimming.
10. Wakulla springs
The perfect place to just get away and relax on a glass-bottom boat tour, break a sweat hiking, or cool of by swimming in the Cherokee sinkhole, one of the Spring's best sink holes.
11. Crystal River Preserve State Park
Crystal River is a gorgeous wildlife park with activities including canoeing, fishing, hiking, and bicycling.
12. Devil's Den Spring
This beautiful underground spring is the perfect place to go scuba diving or snorkeling with friends!
13. Ginnie Springs
The water in this spring stays a nice 72 degrees all year-round. Enough said.
14. Seacrest Wolf Preservative
The Seacrest Wolf Preservation strives to educate people about how important wolves are and why they need to be protected. At the preservation, you have the opportunity to play and cuddle with wolves and other animals! Just make sure to check their dress code before you go!
15. St. Augustine
Not only is St. Augustine is the oldest town in America, but it’s also one of the prettiest. Simply explore the town by walking around or, if you’re feeling brave, you can take a ghost tour!