Over 200 miles of wonderland inhabited by birds, butterflies, animals, and wildflowers are yours to explore. Trace the footsteps of Apalachee and Creek Indians, Spanish Conquistadors, British and American Troops, Pioneers, Cowhunters, Cotton or Timber Barons, and Hollywood Producers through historic markers, interpretive displays, parks, museums, forts, depots, lighthouses, and historic buildings. Discover our rich maritime heritage at historic ports where brick warehouses once stood sentinel over bustling waterfronts. In yesteryear, the warehouses were filled with goods bound for New England and Europe. Today, these picturesque structures house galleries and antique shops welcoming visitors from around the globe. Savor Florida’s freshest seafood while watching shrimp, crab, and oyster boats work the coastal waters
Approximately 220 miles in length, the Big Bend Scenic Byway can be accessed from Apalachicola in the west, Tallahassee Regional Airport in the north, or Newport in the east. It includes SR 65 from the Franklin/Liberty County Line to US 98/SR 30 at the coast. At this point, it spurs to the west on US 98 to include Apalachicola. Returning east on US 98, another spur includes St. George Island via South Bayshore Dr. to SR 300 and CR 300 to St. George Island State Park, returning to US 98 via SR 30. From here the corridor travels eastward along the coast to Carrabelle, then follows the harbor on Marine St., returning to US 98 via CR 30A.
