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St. Marks · Tallahassee · Florida4.7(403)

San Marcos de Apalache Historic State Park

Landmark
Cultural Venue
Outdoor

Known For

  • Numbered self-guided trail stations
  • "Miniature St. Augustine" historical exhibit
  • $2 museum admission with archaeological finds
  • "Where rivers meet" river overlook

Insider Tips

Best Time

Arrive early to enjoy cooler temperatures and solitude before afternoon storms.

Ideal For

History loversQuiet sightseeingPicnics by the water

Pro Tip

Follow the trail to station #5 for panoramic river views where the first fort stood.

Spanish explorer Panfilo de Narvaez arrived in the area with 300 men in 1528 and two Spanish colonial forts were built here from the late 1600s to 1718. Andrew Jackson occupied the fort briefly in the early 1800s. The museum explains the history of this national landmark and displays contain Native American pottery and tools unearthed near the original fort.

Price Level

$

Contact

+1 850-925-6216

Hours

  • Monday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday: Closed
  • Wednesday: Closed
  • Thursday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Saturday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Sunday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Drifter Insights

Major destination with tourist appeal

TripAdvisor: Top 10% (#1 of 5)

Popular With

CouplesFriendsSolo Travelers

Tourist Awareness

LevelHigh

TripAdvisor: #1 of 5 things to do in Saint Marks

Data confidence: high(5 sources)