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 near Groveland, 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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American Beach: Historic Community on Amelia Island
Nov 18, 24 10:44 AM
American Beach Florida was established as a location for African American recreation and community. -
Marianna, Florida: City of Southern Charm
Nov 18, 24 10:05 AM
Marianna is one of the oldest towns in Florida. Founded in 1827, it was the center of Florida's plantation economy. -
Edgewater, Florida: The Edge Of The Indian River Lagoon
Nov 18, 24 09:50 AM
Edgewater, Florida is a small town on Indian River lagoon south of New Smyna Beach. -
Indiantown, Florida: On The Okeechobee Waterway
Nov 17, 24 01:13 PM
Indiantown, Florida on the St. Lucie Canal was a historic trading station for the Seminole Indians. -
Homestead, Florida: In The Middle of the Redland
Nov 16, 24 12:06 PM
Homestead, Florida was nearly destroyed by Hurricane Andrew in 1992. Community volunteers came together and modern Homestead was reborn. -
Florida Road Trip: Georgia State Line to Tampa on U.S.41
Nov 16, 24 11:53 AM
US-41 runs 212 miles from the Georgia state line through many old Florida towns on its way to Tampa.o Tampa -
Arcadia, Florida: Cowboys, Rodeos, and Watermelons
Nov 15, 24 05:29 PM
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. -
Brooksville, Florida: Things To Do, Lodging, Dining, Real Estate
Nov 07, 24 09:41 AM
Brooksville, Florida was named for a South Carolina congressman who brutally attacked Yankee senator. -
Live Oak, Florida. Small Town Founded Before Civil War
Nov 07, 24 09:28 AM
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. -
Delray Beach Florida: Vibrant Beach City
Nov 05, 24 09:16 AM
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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Recent Articles
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American Beach: Historic Community on Amelia Island
Nov 18, 24 10:44 AM
American Beach Florida was established as a location for African American recreation and community.