Big Bend Shellfish Trail Kiosk
Suwannee Community Center23461 SE Hwy 34929.3274784, -83.1503684Calling all seafood lovers! The Big Bend Shellfish Trail is a gastronomical exploration of dock-to-table destinations along the Big Bend coast. By following the longest shellfish trail in the U.S. and first in Florida, you can eat your fill of clams, crabs, scallops, shrimp, and oysters and also learn about their fisheries. Here in Suwannee, you will visit educational kiosks and other points of interest that shine a light on the hidden world of local shellfish. How are they caught? What are the boats and gear used? Where can I get some of that delicious bounty? Follow the trail to find out…This is the first stop on the driving tour. Take a minute to sit under the shaded picnic tables and enjoy the scenic vista. Then continue your journey to learn about Blue Crabs, Oysters, and Processing Plants.
Oyster Kiosk
Main Street Boat RampCR 349 and SE 225 Street29.3305075, -83.1433769Oysters support an important fishery in the Suwannee area, providing food, jobs, and ecosystem services (for example, water filtration). The oyster fishery began just 50 years ago and continues today. Oysters are harvested from natural reefs using long-handled tongs from small boats or by hand during extremely low “pick-up” tides. You can find both wild-harvested and aquacultured oysters for sale in local restaurants and fish houses. Make sure you find a way to enjoy these delicacies during your visit! At this ramp, you can watch boats returning from the Gulf loaded with sacks of freshly harvested oysters. Read the kiosk panel for more information about the fishery.
Suwannee Library Technical Center
21340 HWY 349, Suwannee, FL 3269229.34781104360014, -83.12460597386557Stop at the Suwannee Library Technical Center, where helpful staff can provide information about restaurants serving local shellfish and vendors where you can buy your own. Learn about the rich history of the Suwannee area and check out their wildlife-oriented public programs. Then continue to seek out your own shellfish!
