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St. Marks Lighthouse

Tallahassee, FL
Ranked #7 of 33 attractions in Tallahassee
4.5 of 5 stars 22 Reviews
Type: Lighthouses
Activities: Getting married
Description: This 80-foot tower features a giant reflector lens and is the perfect spot for weddings.
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Tallahassee
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52 reviews 52 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 9, 2012
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That whole area around there is so nice to drive by, walk through...the fort, the butterflies during their season, just love St. Mark's. More

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12 reviews 12 reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 8, 2012
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It's such a lovely place to visit and walk -- butterflies love it there. More

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See 9 more reviews by McHopper for Tallahassee
Tallahassee, Florida
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 6, 2012

Trails allow imagination to run wild! My son loved the up close and personal experiences with the wild life we found there. Catching a small crab as we waded in the shallow water. Being covered by Monarch Butterflies on their way south was truly unforgettable! More

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Tallahassee, Florida
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51 reviews 51 reviews
Reviews in 29 cities Reviews in 29 cities
20 helpful votes 20 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 28, 2012

If you watch you may see Gators along the road, lots of bird watching if you are into this. More

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4 reviews 4 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed March 24, 2012
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person found this review helpful

Beautiful untouched Florida marshes lead to a lighthouse..You can't go into the lighthouse which is kind of a bummer but the scenery was beautiful to me. The gulf of Mexico in front of you and marshes surrounding you. My kids are very young so there wasn't much for them to do..but my son liked looking at the birds More

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Tallahassee, Florida
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14 reviews 14 reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 22, 2012

The trip out to this historical lighthouse is worth every moment and is different at various times of the year. The wildlife refuge you travel in is a wonder of creatures. Lots of big gators and an amazing bird population in the winter. Picnicing there is a delight. On a full moon night to go down there and see the... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 17, 2012
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The lighthouse in St. Marks is a must-see and the view is amazing, very historical also I highly recommend the town of St. Mark's, fishing/ boating, very historical haven, where land ends and the Gulf of Mexico starts, where I'm told, the movie 'Tarzan" was filmed. There's also bike trails and a museum, gazibo, eatries, and last I was here,... More

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Tallahassee
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31 reviews 31 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 2, 2012
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The St Marks Lighthouse is Florida history and nature all in one location. A little off the beaten path is probably why it still looks good after all that has happened to Florida's beauty in the last hundred years. Stand on the rise by the lighthouse and imagine a Spanish pirate ship offshore or a rum runner or the Union... More

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See 11 more reviews by TpartyTallahassee for Tallahassee
Tallahassee, Florida
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58 reviews 58 reviews
Reviews in 26 cities Reviews in 26 cities
22 helpful votes 22 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 23, 2012

FANTASTIC location on the water,and fantastic trails. Great Bird watching location or just someplace for a nice quiet picnic More

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See 9 more reviews by WolfTravler for Tallahassee
Ohio
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 21, 2012
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Nice area for seeing the natural beauty of the Tallahassee area. Go for sunset. More

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