Wanderlust World Wanderlust World Wakulla Springs is home to one of the largest and deepest freshwater springs in the world. The 3,000 acres that make up Wakulla Springs State Park in Florida are ideal for activities such as bird watching, swimming, guided river boat tours, canoeing and kayaking. Visitors can stay at one of the area hotels that give easy access to attractions in both Wakulla Springs and the nearby Tallahassee.
The Wakulla Springs Lodge is a 27-room facility in Wakulla Springs State Park. The hotel dates back to 1937 and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The marble-floor lobby with its large fireplace and staircase, and the manicured landscaping outside the hotel make the ideal setting for special events such as wedding receptions and anniversaries.
Guest rooms at the lodge come with period or antique furniture and marble bathrooms. To help guests fully relax, the guest rooms do not contain televisions. On-site dining is possible in the Ball Room Restaurant that serves seafood dishes and daily specials. Kids can enjoy the outdoor playground.
Activities near this lodge include hiking on nearby trails, snorkeling and swimming in designated waters. Guests can take a wildlife viewing boat tour on the Wakulla River.
The Inn at Wildwood Resort is a 19-minute drive from Wakulla Springs and sits on 1,000 square miles of protected land. Golf enthusiasts have easy access to the 18-hole, Wildwood Resort Golf Course, right next to the facility.
Aside from the fitness center, tennis court and pool, guests can enjoy outdoor activities such as hiking, boating, horseback riding and fishing. The 71 guest rooms and suites come with free high-speed Internet access, microwaves and refrigerators. Family rooms are available as are rooms with Jacuzzi tubs.
The hotel has a restaurant that is open daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Nearby attractions include the St. Marks Lighthouse, the Gulf Specimen Marine Lab and the Natural Bridge.
The Best Western Wakulla Inn and Suites is a 21-minute drive from Wakulla Springs and is located south of Tallahassee. The AAA three-diamond-rated hotel has 57 guest rooms and suites with microwaves and cable televisions with On-Demand movies. Children ages 17 and younger can stay free with a paying adult.
Breakfast is complimentary and guests can use the on-site pool, fitness facility and business center. Shell Point Beach is an eight-mile drive from the hotel and is ideal for picnicking and beach activities. Explore the 564,961 acres of Apalachicola National Forest, Florida's largest forest. Nearby Wakulla Springs State Park is also open year round for boat tours and outdoor activities.