Local Attractions
Located in a walkable community close to the St. Marks National Wildlife Refuge, there is plenty to do and see. A short stroll takes you to the lively tiki hut dining of Riverside Café, or to enjoy hand-cut fries and a cold beer at Cooter Stew. Two nearby marinas offer plenty of fishing options. The remarkable Tallahassee/St Marks Historic Trail is right across the street!
Learn more about our nearby attractions, including:
Riverside Café
CASUAL DINING
69 Riverside Dr, St. Marks, FL
850-925-5668
This waterfront Tiki Hut restaurant is located right on the Saint Marks River offering a wide variety of fresh seafood right off the boat including our blackened grouper sandwich and gumbo. Live music, a full bar, hot wings and always a fun time. A short walk from the Inn.
Shields Marina
BOAT RENTALS
95 Riverside Dr, St. Marks, FL
850-925-6158
We are a North Florida boat dealer offering pontoons, center console boats, deck boats, cruiser, aft cabin, cuddy cabin, fishing, walkarounds, and more. We also offer boat rentals along with our new boats and used boats for sale.
A short walk from the Inn.
St. Marks Outfitters
FISHING CHARTERS / KAYAK / CANOES
719 Port Leon, St. Marks, FL
850-510-7919
St. Marks Outfitters is a full service guide, and kayak rental business. We specialize in coastal inshore fishing, and eco-adventures. Whether by kayak or a custom flats skiff, we will customize your trip. A short walk from the Inn.
T-n-T Hideaway Rental
KAYAK / CANOE / SUP RENTALS
6527 Coastal Hwy. Crawfordville, FL
850-925-6412
T-n-T Hide-a-Way is open year round offering scenery that is never tiring. Every month offers a different foliage of numerous aquatic plants, magnolias, and cypress trees. The river is home to turtles, heron and duck families, osprey and eagles, as well as otter, alligator and manatee. About four miles from the Inn.
Water Sports
The World’s Largest Spring Fed Rivers
St Marks is at the confluence of the St Marks and Wakulla rivers. The Wakulla river is fed by Wakulla springs, classified as a first magnitude spring, and is the longest and deepest known submerged freshwater cave system in the world. There are opportunities for kayaking and canoeing as well as snorkeling in the springs. We can direct you to a variety of resources.
Fishing
Simply the Best
The big bend is the largest pristine estuary left worldwide. The abundant wetlands and tributaries leave our rivers teaming with fish. At times the water seems to boil with life. We can direct you to an array of ways to hook a big one!
Shell Island Fish Camp
FISHING
440 Shell Island Rd. St. Marks, FL
850-925-6226
Shell Island Fish Camp we have the best speckled trout fishing the State of Florida has to offer, as well as Spanish mackerel, blue fish, cobia, rock bass, red fish, and more. A short bike ride from the inn.
Cycling
Tallahassee-St. Marks Historic Rail Road
State Trail
St. Marks sits at the terminus of the historic St. marks Railroad which was converted to a a bike trail which was recently renovated and widened. Enjoy over thirty miles of smooth partially shaded trails with ample facilities conveniently located along the way. The Sweet Magnolia has complementary cruisers for guest to tour St. marks.
The trail itself is right across the street from the Inn.
Wildlife Viewing
Pristine Estuaries Await You
Wildlife abounds in these parts. Manatees, alligators and dolphins share the rivers while magnificent birds fill the air, ancient cypress line the river banks. Take one of the inns complimentary cruisers or lets us direct you to a guided tour on the river.
Birding
St. Marks National Wildlife Reserve in your backyard
Spring and fall bring the birds. Ride a complimentary cruiser bike to the fort or take a short drive to the St Marks National Wildlife Refuge to see a wide variety of migratory and regional birds. We can arrange a guided bike tour or rent one of the inns high performance bikes along with a travel guide and ride through the St Marks National Wildlife Refuge.