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.
Our 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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Florida Heritage Sites: Landmarks of History
Apr 29, 25 11:32 AM
Florida heritage sites are locations that celebrate and explain various important historical facts. -
Monticello Opera House
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The Monticello Opera House in Monticello, Florida, is a beautifully preserved performing arts theater and cultural hub built in 1890. -
Moore Haven Downtown Historic District
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The Moore Haven Downtown Historic District, in Moore Haven, Florida, is a U.S. historic district listed on the National Register of Historic Places since 1995. -
Moore Haven Residential Historic District
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Olustee Battlefield Historic State Park
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Olustee Battlefield Historic State Park is in the Osceola National Forest near Sanderson, Florida. It preserves the site of Florida’s largest Civil War battle. -
Ybor City Museum State Park
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Ybor City Museum State Park, located in Tampa’s historic Ybor City, is a vibrant tribute to the area’s cigar-making legacy and multicultural roots. -
Ponce de Leon Springs State Park
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Ponce de Leon Springs State Park in the quiet town of Ponce de Leon in Florida’s Panhandle, is a serene retreat centered around a stunning freshwater spring. -
Cocoa, Florida: From Civil War to Space Age
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Cocoa Florida is in the heart of Brevard County. It is on the Indian River Lagoon and close to Kennedy Space Center. -
World Equestrian Center: Ocala Destination for Horse Lovers
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Recent Articles
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Florida Heritage Sites: Landmarks of History
Apr 29, 25 11:32 AM
Florida heritage sites are locations that celebrate and explain various important historical facts.