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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Recent Articles
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Hernando Beach, Florida: Every Home Is Waterfront
May 11, 25 11:49 AM
Hernando Beach, Florida is a waterfront community in Central West Florida on the Gulf. Almost every home and business is on a canal to the Gulf. -
Captain Francis A. Hendry House in Labelle, Florida
May 10, 25 07:58 PM
The Captain Francis A Hendry House was built in 1914. This Frame Vernacular-style residence was the home of Captain Hendry. -
LaBelle Florida: Home Of The Swamp Cabbage Festival
May 10, 25 06:43 PM
LaBelle, Florida is one of the most culturally southern towns in Southwest Florida. In recent years its agriculture has attracted many Mexican workers. -
Florida Heritage Sites: Landmarks of History
May 10, 25 06:40 PM
Florida heritage sites are locations that celebrate and explain various important historical facts. -
Is Bristol, Florida the Original Garden of Eden?
May 10, 25 05:32 PM
Bristol, Florida is in Northwest Florida. Elvy E. Callaway claimed that the Garden of Eden was nearby. -
Apalachee Restaurant
May 10, 25 05:23 PM
Bristol is a small town with a handful of restaurants, and Apalachee Restaurant is a good choice. It's right on the main highway through Bristol, State Road 20. -
Punta Gorda, Florida: Scenic Town on Charlotte Harbor
May 10, 25 10:20 AM
Punta Gorda, Florida is a peaceful town on the south shore of Charlotte Harbor. Some of the best day sailing in Florida is right here. -
Fort Walton Beach, Florida. Great Beaches and Military Center
May 09, 25 10:01 AM
Fort Walton Beach, Florida is in the panhandle between Pensacola and Panama City. Its biggest employer is Eglin Air Force Base. -
21 Florida Small Beach Towns Population Less Than 10,000
May 08, 25 11:13 PM
These Florida small beach towns have great views of the ocean and wonderful beaches. Each of them has a population of less than 10,000 people. -
Panama City Florida: Beautiful Beaches and Vacation Favorite
May 08, 25 11:10 PM
Panama City is in the Panhandle amidst some of the greatest beaches in America. Panama City Beach has become a favorite destination for spring breakers.
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Recent Articles
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Hernando Beach, Florida: Every Home Is Waterfront
May 11, 25 11:49 AM
Hernando Beach, Florida is a waterfront community in Central West Florida on the Gulf. Almost every home and business is on a canal to the Gulf.