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.
Oakland, 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.
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Recent Articles
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Steinhatchee, Florida. Scallops, Fishing and Small Town Charm
Jul 25, 25 09:42 AM
Steinhatchee Florida is an Old Florida fishing village at the end of the road about 1.5 hours by car west of Gainesville. -
Big Lagoon State Park: Pensacola, Florida
Jul 24, 25 09:00 PM
Big Lagoon State Park, located in Pensacola, Florida, spans 705 acres along the Intracoastal Waterway. It sits on the northern shore of Big Lagoon. -
Venice, Florida: Then and Now
Jul 24, 25 01:40 PM
Venice Florida has old world charm in a beautiful tropical setting. Venice Beach is among the best in Florida. -
SS Copenhagen Shipwreck Lauderdale-by-the-Sea
Jul 23, 25 09:34 PM
The SS Copenhagen is a shipwreck off Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, Florida. This British cargo steamer sank in 1900. Now a Florida Underwater Archaeological Preserve. -
10 Oldest Towns in Florida
Jul 22, 25 06:41 PM
The 10 oldest towns in Florida start with St. Augustine in 1565 which was finally incorporated in 1822.. -
Hontoon Island State Park
Jul 21, 25 07:42 PM
Hontoon Island State Park, located in DeLand, Florida, is a 1,650-acre island in the St. Johns River. It is accessible only by boat or free park ferry. -
Little Manatee River State Park
Jul 21, 25 07:39 PM
Little Manatee River State Park in Wimauma spans 2,433 acres along the Little Manatee River. It offers hiking, kayaking, camping, and horseback riding. -
Smallwood Store and Museum: Chokoloskee, Florida
Jul 21, 25 07:37 PM
The Smallwood Store and Museum, located in Chokoloskee, Florida, is a historic trading post turned museum. -
The Ancient Spanish Monastery: Oldest Building in Florida
Jul 21, 25 09:59 AM
The Ancient Spanish Monastery in North Miami Beach is Florida's oldest European structure. It has an interesting story behind that claim. -
Our Favorite Florida Small Inns, Motels, and Hotels
Jul 21, 25 09:48 AM
Florida historic yet modernized small inns are a pleasant alternative to the big chain hotels and motels. Many are off the beaten path.
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Recent Articles
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Steinhatchee, Florida. Scallops, Fishing and Small Town Charm
Jul 25, 25 09:42 AM
Steinhatchee Florida is an Old Florida fishing village at the end of the road about 1.5 hours by car west of Gainesville.