Hotels in Perry

Explore the educational exhibits at Forest Capital Museum State Park, where you can learn about Florida's forestry heritage through a museum and reconstructed 19th-century homestead. The Taylor County Historical Society occupies an old railroad depot, telling tales of timber barons and turpentine workers who shaped this corner of the Big Bend Coast. Families gravitate to Keaton Beach for its shallow waters and unpretentious atmosphere. Dark Island offers wilderness adventures without the crowds, while Spring Warrior Creek Conservation Area rewards early risers with mist-shrouded fishing spots. This small town of 7,000 souls maintains its unhurried pace despite being the county seat. Local diners serve seafood caught that morning, often accompanied by stories that stretch nearly as long as the fish that got away.