Location: Callahan
Top Things to do in Callahan
- 1. Conner's A-Maize-Ing Acres
- 2. White Oak Conservation Center
- 3. Catty Shack Ranch Wildlife Sanctuary
- 4. Cary State Forest
- 5. Cumberland Island National Seashore Museum
- 6. Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge
- 7. Florida Welcome Center I-95
- 8. The Cummer Museum of Art and Gardens
- 9. Crooked River State Park
- 10. Jacksonville Zoo & Gardens
Top Restaurants in Callahan
What to do and see in Callahan, United States: The Best Places and Tips
Callahan is a town in Nassau County, Florida, United States, adjacent to Duval County. The population was 962 at the 2000 census. It is one location of the Northeast Florida Fair.
Restaurants in Callahan
1. Conner's A-Maize-Ing Acres
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 8 reviews
Our Mission: To provide a wholesome, Godly environment where families can come together and enjoy good, clean fun on the farm. We strive to educate the public on the importance of agriculture and the American Family Farm through various events. We are are a working family farm. We are open to the general public this year from Oct. 3, 2015 through Nov. 7, 2015 Day and Hours of Operation Sunday and Monday - Closed Tuesday - Friday - 10am to 2pm by reservation only Saturday - 10am to 6pm without reservation Some Saturdays we are open till 10pm. We host Family & Corporate Events, Birthday Parties, ect
Reviewed By Michael G - Land O Lakes, Florida
Sadly, kids today have no idea what farms are really like or where real food comes from. Conner's A-Maize-ing Acres is a great spot for families - and is especially kid friendly. Kids can see all kinds of different animals as well as agricultural "stuff" and learn a little how the food gets to the grocery store. These guys are only open certain seasons, so check their schedule. The "big" season is fall (pumpkins and corn maze) but I know there are other special occasions they are open throughout the year (recently for Easter egg hunt for the kids). A real family run farm. I've been several times and they seem to try to add different new things each time I go. My "hint": try the BBQ pork sandwich for lunch, it is one of the best you'll find.
2. White Oak Conservation Center
Overall Ratings
5 based on 80 reviews
White Oak Conservation Center is one of the world's premiere wildlife breeding, research, and training facilities. The Center, located along the St. Mary's River in northeast Florida, spans 600 acres and is surrounded by 6,800 acres of pine and hardwood forest and wetlands.
Reviewed By Susan M - Fernandina Beach, Florida
Received this gift from dear friends when I retired last year and finally took the tour. What a great experience. I have lived in Nassau County for 24 years and always wanted to visit this place. It was everything I had hoped for and more. Very bumpy ride to the plantation as well as to the start of the tour. This aggravated my disabled husband's back issues and Troy from the staff drive him in a van to/from the tour to reduce his discomfort. Liz and her trainee Lynn were personable as well as extremely knowledgeable about the animals and birds and answered everyone's questions thoroughly. Boxed Lunch in Gilman Hall was delicious and more than filling. Reservations are a must! This facility is doing fantastic work with 33 different species of birds and animals. Got to see cheetah cubs, feed the giraffes and pet a white rhino plus do much more!
3. Catty Shack Ranch Wildlife Sanctuary
Overall Ratings
5 based on 1 reviews
Catty Shack Ranch Wildlife Sanctuary is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Our mission is to provide a safe, loving, forever home for endangered big cats, and to educate the public about their plight in the wild and captivity. We do not breed, sell, or trade any of our animals. Our current residents include tigers, lions, cougars, leopards, bobcats, foxes, and coatimundis (the last two are "honorary cats"). We are only open on select days, and last admittance is 45 minutes before closing. Our annual Haunted Forest is happening again! There are no public feedings during haunted forest, but night feedings will occur each Wednesday. Refer to the Events section of our website for more information. Dates and times for the haunted forest are: Friday, October 13: 6-10 PM Saturday, October 14: 6-10 PM Friday, October 20: 6-10 PM Saturday, October 21: 6-10 PM Sunday, October 22: 1-6 PM Friday, October 27: 6-10 PM Saturday, October 28: 6-10 PM Last admittance 30 minutes before closing.
Reviewed By urple2 - Hernando, Florida
How could anyone offer a negative review with a non profit organization that saves and protects these wonderful lions and tigers.
The presentation was wonderful.
The small cost of admission is going into a complete renovation of this facility.
I have every intention of adopting at least one of these wonderful cats.
4. Cary State Forest
Overall Ratings
5 based on 1 reviews
Reviewed By Travel242424 - Florida
A weekend camping trip at a beautiful quiet forest. The State Forest has multiple trails for hiking, biking and horse riding. Bathhouse on site and running water. Camping area is clean and the sites are very large and not close to each other.
5. Cumberland Island National Seashore Museum
Overall Ratings
5 based on 98 reviews
Reviewed By Mog3 - Ellenwood, Georgia
Located in the ranger station, this small series of displays , along with interactive exhibits tells a succinct story of how we interact with the environment of this area. Local history and and herstory are also told . I good start to an excellent adventure on Cumberland Island.
6. Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge
Overall Ratings
5 based on 254 reviews
Visitors to this nature preserve can experience the diversity of local wildlife.
Reviewed By Paul S - Marion
Although it can be easily overlooked, don't just drive past here in a hurry to get to Waycross or J-ville. The Suwanee Canal Recreation Area (an area reclaimed from a misguided effort to drain the swamp) is worth a half day stop in its own right. That being said, make sure you have your GPS unit or app with you. Folkston is not a big place but it is easy to miss the turn to the park as there only two signs in town, and none at all iif you are coming from the north as we were. We drove on into Florida, turned around, came back, and found a sign directing us to turn left through the downtown. Drove past another very small sign at the intersection of hwy 121 which we saw too late to make the left turn. Drove several miles south out of town before coming to the park entrance road. A very inconsiderate tanker truck driver was parked blocking the road, so I went around it on the shoulder to the right to get in. Drove down the lane and past the refuge entrance until the road ended at a parking lot by the canal boat ramp and the Bolt visitor center. Used the flush restrooms and then went into the center to see the exhibits and get brochures. I was disoriented and woman in center was really patient with my TOURON (Tourist/moron) questions and made sure I knew exactly where I was and where to go. She also stressed that we had to be back from the Swamp Island Drive (one lane, paved) road before the gate closed at 5 pm. That was aslo printed on the brochure and posted on the gate, but I'm glad she made sure we had that helpful information. We had quite a nice conversation as she was actually originally from our neck of the woods. Anyway, we got on the narrow road and as soon as we were out of sight of the visitor center I lost all sense of direction as everything looked the same. I couldn't imagine trying to find my way though the swamp or actually living there like the people did at the Chesser Island homestead. Eventually even they gave up and left. The historical buildings were closed for the season but we could walk around the yard and look in the windows and hike the short Ridleys Island spur trail. We then hiked the Chesser Homestead trail to the beginning of the Chesser Island boardwalk and took that to the Owls Roost Observation Tower at the end. We only encountered two other people the entire afternoon, a solo walker on the boardwalk and then a park employee when we were leaving who was making sure the area was clear before closing time. We didn't see the bobcat the visitor center lady said had been hanging out there but we saw plenty of proof that he had been there. My wife was also happy we didn't see an eight foot eastern indigo snake. The species may not be endangered , but the individual one she ran into would be! Had great views of Chesser Prairie and Seagrove Lake. The boardwalk and trails are fine for strollers and wheelchairs but the 40 foot tower is climbed by several flights of stairs. I think this was my favorite of all the areas we visited in the Okefenokee.
7. Florida Welcome Center I-95
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 83 reviews
Reviewed By Jim H - Westerville, Ohio
The Florida Welcome Center is a really nice Welcome Center. All states should have Welcome Centers like this. They serve free orange (or grapefruit) juice in the Center. All of the staff was VERY FRIENDLY and quite willing to provide help. The Center has a ton a literature - organized by the appropriate region of Florida - to help you plan your activities in Florida.
The Welcome Center was very clean and the staff was very helpful. Good first impression / good welcome to the State of Florida.
8. The Cummer Museum of Art and Gardens
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 958 reviews
Our mission is to engage and inspire through the arts, gardens and education.The Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens, built on the site of the home of Arthur and Ninah Cummer, opened its doors November 10, 1961. From Ninah Cummer's relatively small collection of sixty pieces that launched the museum, The Cummer's permanent collection has grown to over six thousand works of art encompassing eight thousand years of art history.
Reviewed By Rick_in_San_Diego - San Diego, California
You won’t find the really big names here – no Michelangelo, no Van Gogh, no Monet or Manet, although there is a very small piece by Rodin. What you will find are some excellent works by artists you probably never heard of but should see. And to help out, there are excellent placards besides each piece with details about the artist and the work, more details than I’ve seen in any museum before. The gardens aren’t open yet – still recovering from hurricane Irma. But you can enjoy lunch in the museum cafe, which is decent. Well worth the time and the $6 cost for seniors, and parking is free.
9. Crooked River State Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 229 reviews
This park provides good fishing, a Native American festival in August and a pleasant setting for hikers and campers.
Reviewed By Jeff M - St. Marys, Georgia
Truly a quaint park with nice facilities for picnicking, hiking and learning about nature.
Staff is super friendly. And the feature my wife and I enjoyed most was the cute 18 hole miniature golf course.
A turtle family was living under the 2nd hole and came out to forage while we were there on several occasions.
10. Jacksonville Zoo & Gardens
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2 reviews
This 73-acre park is the only zoo in Florida's northeast.
Reviewed By Dadfromthesouth - Cumming, Georgia
I visited this zoo with my daughter and her 1 1/2 year old son. It was great. Lots of shade and wheelchair/stroller ramps to everywhere. The food service was slow but the food was...well, food. They are totally revamping the monkey area and it looks like it’s going to be an amazing display area!
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