Bulow Plantation Ruins Historic State Park

 

As you drive in, you're greeted by a beautiful road shaded by a canopy of trees. The first thing you'll notice is the scenic view overlooking a peaceful, open lake that feels welcoming. At first, we were unsure where the ruins were, but we enjoyed exploring the area. Eventually, we discovered that if you walk past the lake, the ruins are about 0.8 miles down the road. In hindsight, we would have driven, as there is ample parking right in front of the sugar mill ruins. Strolling through the area felt like stepping back in time to an era of Florida that many have forgotten. Surrounded by long, weeping trees, the more you looked, the more you could spot different historical sites, such as the slave quarters and a well. There were plenty of places to find interesting information, including an interactive room where we learned more about the plantation. Noah particularly enjoyed the easy walk. We had an adult-sized jogging stroller with us, and he loved exploring the pathways and marveling at the immense buildings towering over us. The park is shaped like a horseshoe, so you can enter and exit from either side. We spent about four hours exploring some of the ruins, pathways, and hidden hiking trails. It was a wonderful place to reflect on our history and learn things we hadn’t known before. Noah loves learning about historic places and always enjoys looking at relics, making this a memorable experience for him.

Overall extremely wheelchair and disabled friendly with wide pathways and plenty of clearing.