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Originally built as a railroad town in the panhandle of Florida, DeFuniak Springs is now a charming historic southern town. Built around Lake Defuniak, one of two naturally round spring fed lakes in the world, DeFuniak Springs is a great place to go to explore the outdoors. Hiking, bicycling, golfing and fishing are just some of the many outdoor activities you will find at your fingertips here. You will enjoy strolling down the streets in town looking at the Victorian style homes that have been beautifully restored. A day trip to the beaches of the Emerald Coast will indulge all the deep sea fishing and scuba diving your heart desires. While on the Emerald Coast be sure to visit some of its awards winning beaches and exquisite shopping plazas. DeFuniak Springs is in a perfect location from which to visit the town of Milton, Florida’s Canoe Capital, and Pensacola, a historically diverse coastal city boasting Spanish, French and British influences in its architecture. Enjoy your vacation in DeFuniak Springs. The Bob Sikes Airport (CEW, 25miles) is the closest airport to DeFuniak Springs while the Choctaw Nolf Airport (NFJ, 50miles) and the Dothan Regional Airport (DHN, 60miles) in Dothan, Alabama are other alternatives. |