The Lodge at Wakulla Springs
Wakulla Springs, FL
Surrounded by 6,000 acres of pristine forest, The Lodge at Wakulla Springs is North Florida’s castle. Built in 1937 by industrialist Edward Ball, this historic hotel in Florida is not only one of the most beautiful buildings of its period but also one of the few where guests can stay overnight. Located in the middle of Wakulla Springs State Park, The Lodge’s 27 guestrooms overlook one of the country’s largest springs. Whether enjoying fine dining in the Edward Ball Dining Room or cooling off with an ice cream at the world’s longest marble soda fountain, The Lodge’s beauty surrounds its guests. Nature, history, and comfort can all be found at The Lodge at Wakulla Springs. The Lodge at Wakulla Springs has been named to these Historic Hotels of America Top 25 Lists The 2025 Top 25 Historic Hotels of America in Film and Television HistoryThe 2023 Top 25 Historic Hotels of America in Film and Television History