FLORIDA BACK ROADS TRAVEL
OFF THE BEATEN PATH
BY Mike Miller Updated January 25, 2025
The rapid population growth and unchecked development of the past half century have left us long time Floridians saddened for the Florida we have lost.
West of Micanopy, FloridaOur state seems to be changing faster every year. We remember the way it was and wish it were still the same. Since that can never be, we created this website to help you find off the beaten path places that still have that “Old Florida” feeling.
We feature articles from this website on a daily basis in our free Florida Heritage Travel Ezine.
Recent Articles
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Florida Cracker Heritage and Genealogy. Family Stories.
Mar 28, 25 05:37 PM
Florida Cracker heritage and genealogy typically begins with an ancestor who came here just before or after the Civil War. -
Howard Johnson's: Popular Florida Restaurants Gone Forever
Mar 26, 25 10:01 AM
Howard Johnson's restaurant and motel chain once had 1,000 restaurants. It was the largest chain in the U.S. -
14 Florida Road Trips on East-West Highways
Mar 25, 25 03:25 PM
These Florida road trips are on the 14 major east-west highways that were here before the interstates. Information is provided on all towns along the way. -
Lewis Plantation - Lost Florida Tourist Attraction
Mar 18, 25 09:31 AM
Lewis Plantation was an old time Florida tourist attraction that defied all probabilities of succeeding -
Florida Heritage Sites: Landmarks of History
Mar 17, 25 07:51 PM
Florida heritage sites are locations that celebrate and explain various important historical facts. -
Don Garlits Museum of Drag Racing
Mar 16, 25 08:28 PM
Don Garlits Museum of Drag Racing in Ocala, is a must-visit for motorsports enthusiasts. It was founded by legendary drag racer Don "Big Daddy" Garlits -
Yulee Sugar Mill Ruins: Homosassa Heritage Site
Mar 16, 25 08:14 PM
Yulee Sugar Mill Ruins Historic State Park, located in Citrus County, offers a fascinating glimpse into the state’s antebellum sugar industry. -
Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum: All About The Seminole Culture
Mar 16, 25 08:03 PM
Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum, located in Clewiston, is dedicated to preserving and showcasing the history, culture, and traditions of the Seminole Tribe of Florida
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Recent Articles
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Florida Cracker Heritage and Genealogy. Family Stories.
Mar 28, 25 05:37 PM
Florida Cracker heritage and genealogy typically begins with an ancestor who came here just before or after the Civil War.