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.
The Road To Cross CreekOur 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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Southern Fresh: A Favorite Safety Harbor Restaurant
Oct 02, 25 10:11 AM
Southern Fresh confirms the idea that southern food is comfort food. This unique restaurant is a converted bungalow; choose inside dining or the wonderful deck. -
Winter Springs Florida: Planned for Good Living
Oct 01, 25 01:42 PM
Winter Springs Florida is a residential community with a well planned layout including a town center. -
Palm Beach, Florida. Rich and Famous and Richer
Oct 01, 25 09:46 AM
Palm Beach, Florida is a great place to visit and explore. -
50 Best Central Florida Towns and Cities
Sep 30, 25 07:50 PM
50 Central Florida towns are in the largest region of the state in Hardee, Highlands, Lake, Marion, Orange, Osceola, Polk, Seminole, Sumter counties. -
Renninger's Mount Dora Antique Center & Flea Market
Sep 30, 25 09:48 AM
Renninger's Mount Dora antique center has 180 antique booths. The flea market has as many as 500 dealers at one time. -
Lake Placid, Florida: Murals, Citrus, & Dewey Decimal System
Sep 29, 25 10:15 AM
Lake Placid Florida is on US-27 south of Sebring. It is famous as a town of many murals and as the caladium capital of the world. -
The Florida Everglades - Past, Present, and Future
Sep 28, 25 10:21 AM
This website is your guide to the mysteries, history, and natural grandeur of the Florida Everglades. -
St Leo, Florida: From Catholic Colony to Small University Town
Sep 28, 25 10:06 AM
St Leo, Florida is a small quiet town 35 miles north of Tampa. It is the home of St Leo University. -
Ormond Beach, Florida: Birthplace of Racing on the Beach
Sep 25, 25 09:29 AM
Ormond Beach, Florida is the quiet town north of busy Daytona Beach. It is the birthplace of auto racing on the beach and was the winter home of rich people. -
Casselberry, Florida
Sep 24, 25 10:20 AM
Casselberry Florida is a unique community located in the sprawling metropolitan area surrounding Orlando.
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Recent Articles
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Southern Fresh: A Favorite Safety Harbor Restaurant
Oct 02, 25 10:11 AM
Southern Fresh confirms the idea that southern food is comfort food. This unique restaurant is a converted bungalow; choose inside dining or the wonderful deck.