WA LT O N CO U N T Y
B E YO N D TH E B E ACH While the sugar-white sand is certainly a signature of Walton County, unlimited sights and activities add true depth to its personality. These unique neighborhoods are intertwined by the colorful local culture, as well as the surrounding waters – from the Gulf to the Choctawhatchee Bay. Antique shops and stylish boutiques. Worldwide cuisine and Gulf-to-table fare. Championship golf courses and a thriving arts scene. The wide variety ensures that every day offers a completely new experience.
UNEXPECTED SURPRISES Head north of the Bay to discover Freeport, DeFuniak Springs and Paxton – equally steeped in rich history and pristine natural beauty.
Surrounding Lake DeFuniak, Circle Drive was
Morrison Springs is a 161-acre park highlighted
Nestled within the expansive Nokuse Plantation
once home to the vibrant local Chautauqua
by a crystal-clear, spring-fed pool 250 feet
preserve, the E.O. Wilson Biophilia Center is a
Assembly. Visitors can tour the classic
in diameter. Dive enthusiasts flock here to
great home base for exploring the longleaf pine
architecture of nearly 20 0 homes and
explore the deep underwater cavities, but it is
ecosystem. This hidden gem welcomes budding
buildings, about 40 of which are noted in the
equally attractive to casual swimmers and eco-
naturalists of all ages to learn more about the
National Register of Historic Places.
tourists as well.
power of biodiversity.
