FLORIDA BACK ROADS TRAVEL
OFF THE BEATEN PATH

BY  Mike Miller Updated August 28, 2024

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. 

Marian Gardens GalleryMarian Gardens near Groveland, Florida

Our 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. 

Recent Articles

  1. American Beach: Historic Community on Amelia Island

    Nov 18, 24 10:44 AM

    American Beach Postcard
    American Beach Florida was established as a location for African American recreation and community.

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  2. Marianna, Florida: City of Southern Charm

    Nov 18, 24 10:05 AM

    Marianna Sass Shop Bob Kyle
    Marianna is one of the oldest towns in Florida. Founded in 1827, it was the center of Florida's plantation economy.

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  3. Edgewater, Florida: The Edge Of The Indian River Lagoon

    Nov 18, 24 09:50 AM

    Edgewater Photo Flickr Farley In Florida
    Edgewater, Florida is a small town on Indian River lagoon south of New Smyna Beach.

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  4. Indiantown, Florida: On The Okeechobee Waterway

    Nov 17, 24 01:13 PM

    Indiantown Seminole Inn Wikipedia
    Indiantown, Florida on the St. Lucie Canal was a historic trading station for the Seminole Indians.

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  5. Homestead, Florida: In The Middle of the Redland

    Nov 16, 24 12:06 PM

    Homestead Historic Downtown
    Homestead, Florida was nearly destroyed by Hurricane Andrew in 1992. Community volunteers came together and modern Homestead was reborn.

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  6. Florida Road Trip: Georgia State Line to Tampa on U.S.41

    Nov 16, 24 11:53 AM

    MapNS-US41
    US-41 runs 212 miles from the Georgia state line through many old Florida towns on its way to Tampa.o Tampa

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  7. Arcadia, Florida: Cowboys, Rodeos, and Watermelons

    Nov 15, 24 05:29 PM

    Silver Spurs Cowboy
    Arcadia, Florida is an Old Florida town in DeSoto County. It is in the heart of cattle country, but grows plenty of citrus and watermelons too.

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  8. Brooksville, Florida: Things To Do, Lodging, Dining, Real Estate

    Nov 07, 24 09:41 AM

    Brooksville Florida Cracker Kitchen
    Brooksville, Florida was named for a South Carolina congressman who brutally attacked Yankee senator.

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  9. Live Oak, Florida. Small Town Founded Before Civil War

    Nov 07, 24 09:28 AM

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    Live Oak is the county seat of Suwannee County. It was settled before the American Civil War. Today it is a quiet typical North Florida town.

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  10. Delray Beach Florida: Vibrant Beach City

    Nov 05, 24 09:16 AM

    Delray Depot
    Delray Beach is a beautiful little town with a heritage of many cultures. Art and music are a large part of the town's charm

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