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Eden Gardens State Park, located near Point Washington FL about 24 miles east of Destin.
The focal point of this park is a beautifully renovated, two-story house with elegant white columns and wrap-around porch. Surrounded by moss-draped live oaks and ornamental gardens, the Wesley house inspires visions of hoop skirts and landed gentry. The park is part of the estate owned in the 1800s by the Wesleys, a wealthy Florida timber family. In 1963, Lois Maxon bought and renovated the home, creating a showplace for her family heirlooms and antiques. The collection of Louis XVI furniture is the second largest in the United States.
We visited the park on a Tuesday and wouldn't you know it, it was one of the days that the house wasn't being shown. *sigh*
The grounds are absolutely beautiful though so we still enjoyed our time there and it's well worth the drive out from Destin. Not only that but you can stop at Pompano Joe's either coming or going. :-) The park is loaded with just a TON of magnolia and huge oak trees. The rose garden was nice but not as magnificent as they boast of on the parks website. But still nice enough.
Eden State Gardens Hours
Eden Gardens State Park is open from 8 a.m. until sundown daily.
The house is open for hourly guided tours from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Eden State Gardens Admission Fees
$3.00 per vehicle
$1.00 for Pedestrians, Bicyclists, Extra Passengers, Passengers With Holder of Annual Individual Entrance Permit,
Members of Organized Groups
Eden Gardens State Park Tour Prices
Adults: $3.00 per day
Children: $1.00 per day Leave a Comment
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I love to sunbathe and I prefer calm, tranquil waters to violent ocean waves. Therefore, my favorite place to lay out is on Holiday Isle, on the Bay side. There are no hotels on this beach, making it less crowded. While many boats will anchor on it's shore, it still remains a very secluded spot even at the height of tourist season.
I like it mainly because it's free of tourists, but the water is also beautiful. Its very calm, making it perfect for a quick dip on order to cool off. The water is usually crystal clear and you can see fish swimming all around you.
This beach is located on Holiday Isle, on the bay side near the small jetty. If you want specific directions, just email me! Leave a Comment
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Destin is one of Florida's best-kept secrets, a small fishing village that has blossomed into a lovely piece of paradise replete with sparkling green waters and pristine beaches.
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 by allenkite
100 Miles of Pristine Northwest Florida Panhandle Beaches!
Newcomers and visitors discover what permanent residents already know; what a wonderful place it is to bring a family. Leave a Comment
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Don't miss all the fabulous beaches in this area. Get in you car and drive along Highway 30A. The scenery is amazing. Feels like you're in paradise and this moment will never end. Stop at some nice little restaurant right on the beach, and listen to the sound of waves. Leave a Comment
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 by angel_000
The gentle blue-green waters of the Gulf of Mexico cascading over a glorious white sand beach set the pace for Seaside, a resort town that takes relaxing seriously. Why drive when you can saunter down the brick-lined streets? Who needs a mall when you can browse through the open-air market — modeled after a Mediterranean bazaar — and buy jewelry, clothes, even local artwork.
Seaside is a small-town America from another, simpler time. Case in point? White picket fences are mandatory for each of the 60-plus pastel wood-frame cottages available for rent.
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