Plan a visit to Bunnell as an alternative to the Atlantic coast beaches and theme parks of Florida. Bunnell is the administrative seat of Flagler County and a city encompassed by lakes, rivers and lush tropical vegetation. Regional history museums, architectural monuments and parks offer abundant activities for all the family.
The history of Flagler County lives on at the Holden House Museum, which opens to visitors every Wednesday. Appreciate the house’s coquina rock exterior before browsing displays of period furniture, vintage clothing and antique documents, newspapers and photographs. Visit The Little Red School House to see an example of the single room schoolhouses that were once common throughout the region.
Interesting works of architecture line the streets of the downtown area. See the neoclassical former Flagler County Courthouse and the Old Bunnell State Bank Building, distinguishable for its decorative brickwork. Other sights include century-old private homes. Among these are the Craftsman-style George Moody House and frame vernacular-style William Henry Deen House.
Locals gather at city parks, such as Edward Johnson Park and Joanne B. King Park, to play sports and enjoy picnics. Relax around the banks of Lake Lucille, which sits outside the entrance to the coquina Bunnell City Hall.
Flagler County Fairgrounds has barbecues areas, pavilions and baseball and softball fields. Join in the community fun at April’s Flagler County Fair and Livestock Exhibitions. There’s more entertainment in the form of plays, musicals and children’s theater at the Flagler Playhouse.
Jump in the car to visit attractions located a short drive from the city center. Bulow Plantation Ruins Historic State Park has a boating lake and picnic grounds. Follow an interpretive trail that leads to the remains of a sugar cane plantation and slave cabins. At Bull Creek Fish Camp go freshwater fishing, spot majestic birdlife and camp overnight.
Reach Bunnell by flying to Daytona Beach International Airport, which is a 35-minute drive to the south. Coastal adventures await at nearby Palm Coast and the Flagler Beaches.
