Place to visit
Gulf Specimen Marine Laboratory, United States: what it is and when to go
Gulf Specimen Marine Laboratory is a Marine research and education organization and public aquarium in United States (Panacea). Interests: With kids and Wildlife. The best time to visit is March to October. In June there are 13 h 55 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 05. It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in United States: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Marine research and education organization and public aquarium · With kids, Wildlife
- Where
- United States · Clark Drive 222, 32346, Panacea
- Best time
- March to October.
- Nearest airport
- MIA Miami, 620 km as the crow flies
- Website
- gulfspecimen.org
- Coordinates
- 30.02324, -84.38751
What it is and where
Gulf Specimen Marine Laboratory is a Marine research and education organization and public aquarium in United States (Panacea). It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in United States: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
Its coordinates are 30.02324, -84.38751; the nearest main airport is Miami International Airport (MIA, Miami), 620 km as the crow flies. How to get around United States (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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It is one of the With kids and Wildlife places in United States. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Gulf Specimen Marine Laboratory is March to October.
- JanPossible10:16
- FebPossible10:57
- MarBest time11:47
- AprBest time12:44
- MayBest time13:31
- JunBest time13:55
- JulBest time13:45
- AugBest time13:05
- SepBest time12:10
- OctBest time11:15
- NovPossible10:27
- DecPossible10:05
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 13 h 55 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 05. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
| What you come for | Best time | Possible |
|---|---|---|
| With kids | March to October | November to February |
| Wildlife | April to October | November to March |
It is not the same trip whatever you come for: Gulf Specimen Marine Laboratory has a different season depending on what you want to do here, and Kokai puts it in the right month for you.
When to go to United States in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to United States
To enter United States there are 9 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Book national parks and cars in advance”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the United States checklist. Currency: US dollar (USD); plugs: Type A and B · 120 V · 60 Hz (you need an adapter, and check your devices' voltage); emergencies: 911 for everything.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- St. Marks National Wildlife RefugeUnited States National Wildlife Refuge in Florida16 km
- St. Marks LightLighthouse in Florida, United States21 km
- San Marcos de Apalache Historic State ParkPlace in Florida listed on National Register of Historic Places22 km
- Bo Lynn's GrocerySmall wood general store and gas station located in St. Marks, Florida23 km
- Wakulla SpringsSpring in Wakulla County, United States of America25 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the United States guide.
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Every United States place under With kids, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Gulf Specimen Marine Laboratory?
It is a Marine research and education organization and public aquarium in United States. It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in United States: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit Gulf Specimen Marine Laboratory?
March to October. In June there are 13 h 55 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 05.
How do you get to Gulf Specimen Marine Laboratory?
The nearest main airport is Miami International Airport (MIA), 620 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around United States is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the United States map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have St. Marks National Wildlife Refuge, St. Marks Light, San Marcos de Apalache Historic State Park. The rest is in the United States guide.
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