NORTHWEST FLORIDA DAY TRIPS
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Northwest Florida day trips and one tank trips are generally off the beaten path.
I-10 is the major east-west interstate in this region. It crosses the state of Florida from Pensacola to Jacksonville. The interstate exits are crowded with gas stations, fast food restaurants and motels. You can travel the state quickly and easily on this highway, but not see as much scenery or real towns as on our recommended day trips.
The town signs you do see at these exits are usually several miles from the downtown section. The fun begins when you get off the interstate and hookup with the less traveled roads.
There are many state and county highways off the interstate that offer better scenery and a look at real towns. In Florida, some back roads are even four-laned.
Here are a few Northwest Florida day trips that I recommend:
US-90 from Pensacola to
DeFuniak Springs
through Milton and Crestview. Pretty country and nice little towns. Enjoy the Red Bluffs area as you go through Pensacola with beautiful views of Escambia Bay. This trip is about 80 miles.
Take Circle Drive around the lake in downtown DeFuniak Springs to enjoy looking at the old Victorian houses. The town used to be the headquarters of the New York Chatauqua assemblies back in the day, so there is a lot of old charm in this town. After enjoying the sights, take US-331 south out of town to US-98 near Grayton Beach and
Seaside.
Northwest Florida wooded wilderness, peaceful and quiet. Not much to see, but that's the charm of this stretch of road. This trip is about 30 miles.
US-98 from Grayton Beach to Pensacola through Destin, Fort Walton Beach, and Gulf Breeze. Beautiful white sand beaches and blue green Gulf of Mexico views. Spend some time exploring the towns along County Road 30 and 30A. They parallel US-98 and are loaded with great scenery. Don't forget to visit Seaside when you are exploring. Take a look at the beautiful beaches at
Grayton Beach State Park
and
Topsail Hill Preserve State Park.
The trip, not including the wandering around you will want to do, is about 70 miles.
County Road 292 from
Pensacola
to Perdido Key State Park. Lonely road and beautiful beaches. No camping, but good picnics and beach walks. The trip from downtown Pensacola is about 18 miles. This is one of the most scenic Northwest Florida day trips.
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