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Marianna
Half a day for Florida Caverns State Park, then move on: Marianna is a stop on I-10, not a base. One night if you want to paddle Merritt's Mill Pond.
Marianna is a small Panhandle town best known for Florida Caverns State Park, the only cave tour in Florida. The park, plus nearby Three Rivers State Park and the spring-fed Merritt's Mill Pond, fill a half-day easily. The town itself has a historic district but limited dining and lodging. Most travellers use it as a break on the I-10 drive between Pensacola and Tallahassee.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- USD
- Best months
- Mar–May, Oct–Nov
- avoid Jun–Aug (hot, humid, thunderstorms)
- Airports
- ECP · TLH
- Nights
- 1
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Rules in force · 7Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs …Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but ta…
- North America ↗Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs your passport even on a day trip; rental cars need the company's written permission to cross, and most US and Canadian rental insurance stops at the Mexican border.
- North America ↗Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but taking any amount across the US, Canadian or Mexican border is a federal crime — including edibles and vapes.
- North America ↗The busiest US and Canadian national parks need timed-entry, campsite or lodge reservations in summer; release dates are months ahead.
- United States ↗Check whether you need an ESTA (Visa Waiver Program) or a visa on the official CBP and State Department sites; apply only through esta.cbp.dhs.gov, not third-party sites, and allow time before you book.
- United States ↗Several popular national parks use timed-entry or vehicle reservations in peak season; check each park's page on nps.gov and book on recreation.gov before fixing your dates.
- United States ↗Medical care is very expensive for visitors; buy travel insurance with high medical cover before you fly.
- United States ↗Tipping is expected: about 15–20% at sit-down restaurants and bars, and a tip for taxis, hotel staff and guides.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
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Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Marianna911 ▾
- Police, fire, ambulance911
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Marianna, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the US dollar (USD, $).United States-wide
- SIM or eSIMAT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile cover the country; prepaid SIMs at their stores and Walmart/Target (passport required), or an eSIM before you fly.United States-wide
- Tap waterTap water is drinkable nearly everywhere; boil or treat water from streams in parks.United States-wide
- TippingSit-down restaurant: 18–22% of the pre-tax bill.United States-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets A/B. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 120 V: UK and AU 230 V-only devices need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.United States-wide
- SafetyMarianna is a low-crime small town.
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- RestroomsFree public toilets are scarce in big cities; use cafés, department stores, libraries, stations.United States-wide
- Emergency numbers911 police, fire, ambulance
- Sundays & holidaysFederal holidays close offices, banks and post offices; national parks stay open.United States-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportECP Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport (About 1 h 15 min drive; limited flights.).
- Getting aroundYou need a car.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee (diner)$2–3
- Sit-down mealSit-down dinner, per person$15–25
- Budget bedCabin at Florida Caverns RV Resort, a night, per roomUS$100
- Mid-range bedChain motel double room, a night, per roomUS$110
- High-end bedChain motel double room, a night, per roomUS$150
A day, not counting the bed: Budget US$70 · Mid US$120 · High US$200
Prices in local money; change the currency in the header to see yours next to them. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- ECP Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport (About 1 h 15 min drive; limited flights.) · TLH Tallahassee International Airport (About 1 h drive; more connections.)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
not flagged
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
Feb
not flagged
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
Mar
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Apr
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
May
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Jun
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Jul
Avoid
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
Aug
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Sep
not flagged
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Oct
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Nov
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Dec
not flagged
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Best: Mar–May, Oct–Nov. Avoid: Jun–Aug. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)), coolest Jan (4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C) low), wettest Jul (14 rain days), driest Apr (6). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Marianna: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
8 rd
Feb
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
8 rd
Mar
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
8 rd
Apr
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
6 rd
May
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
7 rd
Jun
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
11 rd
Jul
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
14 rd
Aug
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
13 rd
Sep
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
9 rd
Oct
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
6 rd
Nov
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
7 rd
Dec
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
8 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
You need a car. Everything is along US-90 / I-10. Parking is free at the state parks.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: About 1.5 h
I-10 west, about 1 h 15 min
Beaches, historic district, naval aviation museum.
Tallahassee
goDoor to door: About 1.25 h
I-10 east, about 1 h
State capital, museums, Florida State University.
Chipley
cautionDoor to door: About 30 min
US-90 east, about 20 min
Falling Waters State Park has a 73-ft waterfall; small town.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
I-10 corridor (US-90)
Chain motels near the interstate; easiest for a one-night stop.
Florida Caverns RV Resort
Cabins and RV sites on Merritt's Mill Pond; quieter, about 5 min from the park.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- $60–90 excl. bed
- Mid
- $90–140 excl. bed
- High
- $140+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Chain motel double room1 × 1 night × US$110 | US$110 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × US$120 | US$240 |
| Florida Caverns State Park entry (per vehicle)1 × US$6 | US$6 |
| Cave tour (per person)2 × US$10 | US$20 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | US$38 |
| Trip total≈ US$207 per person per day, bed included | US$414 |
2026 estimate in USD; car rental and fuel excluded.
Prices of common things
| Coffee (diner) | $2–3 |
| Fast-food combo meal | $8–12 |
| Sit-down dinner, per person | $15–25 |
| Gas (per US gallon)check | $3–4 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Florida Caverns cave tours are seasonal and limited: check the park website for tour times and closures.
- Merritt's Mill Pond is a spring-fed swimming hole; no lifeguards.
- Summer afternoon thunderstorms are common; plan outdoor activities for the morning.
Emergency numbers
- Police, fire, ambulance
- 911
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- ECP airport → Marianna: about $80–120 by taxi or rideshare, 1 h 15 min (check)
- TLH airport → Marianna: about $70–100 by taxi or rideshare, 1 h (check)
No public transport in Marianna; you need a car.
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Marianna. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Mar–May, Oct–Nov · avoid Jun–Aug (hot, humid, thunderstorms) · month by month →
- 2 airports and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 3 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares
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