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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Madison, Florida: Historic North Florida Town
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Madison Florida was founded by cotton planters in 1838. It is one of the oldest and most charming little towns in Florida. -
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Port St Lucie, Florida is a large planned city on the east coast. -
14 Best of Florida's 1,000 Freshwater Springs
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Florida has more freshwater springs than any other state in the country. A day trip here can give you a place to swim and see manatees and more. -
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Old Florida places on the Suwannee River that most people have never visited. -
Torreya State Park: Bristol, Florida
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Falling Waters State Park in Chipley, Florida
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Chipley, Florida is in the panhandle between Pensacola and Tallahassee. It is one of ht nicest small towns in this part of the state. -
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Recent Articles
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Madison, Florida: Historic North Florida Town
Jul 18, 25 10:12 AM
Madison Florida was founded by cotton planters in 1838. It is one of the oldest and most charming little towns in Florida.