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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Sanlando Springs: Happy Summertime Memories
Oct 12, 25 06:47 PM
Sanlando Springs was a public recreation park, drawing locals and visitors to swim, picnic, and enjoy landscaped tropical gardens and water attractions. -
Historic Stranahan House Museum: Fort Lauderdale Must See
Oct 12, 25 04:43 PM
Historic Stranahan House Museum whispers tales of Florida's wild frontier days, when paddlewheelers churned the waters and Seminole canoes came by. -
Lake Helen, Florida
Oct 12, 25 12:48 PM
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Yulee Sugar Mill Ruins: Homosassa Heritage Site
Oct 12, 25 09:38 AM
Yulee Sugar Mill Ruins Historic State Park, located in Citrus County, offers a fascinating glimpse into the state’s antebellum sugar industry. -
Destin Florida: The World's Luckiest Fishing Village
Oct 11, 25 10:14 AM
Destin Florida was a sleepy fishing village until the 1970s. Since then it has boomed with development. -
New Smyrna Beach Florida: Historic Town & Beautiful Beach
Oct 10, 25 09:52 AM
New Smyrna Beach Florida was settled in 1768 by Minorcans. They were brought to the area by Dr. Andrew Turnbull to start a plantation. It didn't work out. -
Gulf Islands National Seashore
Oct 09, 25 12:27 PM
Gulf Islands National Seashore spans 160 miles along the Gulf. It covers barrier islands, beaches, and waters in Florida and Mississippi. -
Wes Skiles Peacock Springs State Park
Oct 09, 25 12:23 PM
Wes Skiles Peacock Springs State Park covers 733 acres near Live Oak, Florida. It features two major springs, a spring run, a cave system and six sinkholes. -
Amelia Island State Park
Oct 09, 25 12:21 PM
Amelia Island State Park covers 200 acres at the southern tip of Amelia Island near Fernandina Beach, Florida. It protects beaches, salt marshes, and forests. -
Lippincott Mansion
Oct 09, 25 12:18 PM
Lippincott Mansion, also known as Melrose Hall, is a historic building in Ormond Beach, Florida. The three-story structure stands at 150 South Beach Street.
Florida is the fastest-growing state in the United States and also the fastest-changing. If you see anything in this article that has changed or is in error, please let me know.
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Recent Articles
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Sanlando Springs: Happy Summertime Memories
Oct 12, 25 06:47 PM
Sanlando Springs was a public recreation park, drawing locals and visitors to swim, picnic, and enjoy landscaped tropical gardens and water attractions.