Eden State Gardens

Live oaks festooned with Spanish moss surround a Greek Revival mansion that's the centerpiece of this impressive estate. Built in 1897, the home was refurbished in the 1960s and now sports period antiques and furnishings. The gardens were created at the time of the renovation and feature collections of azaleas, camellias and other flowering shrubs. When the grounds are in bloom each spring, the whole area is a riot of color and fragrance. Picnic tables by the Choctawhatchee River provide a great place to enjoy a simple lunch.