FLORIDA BACK ROADS TRAVEL
OFF THE BEATEN PATH
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, Florida
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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Jul 09, 25 08:12 PM
Florida ethnic restaurants include anything that is not typically American, such as hamburgers, pizza, etc.
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Jul 09, 25 07:33 PM
This historic hotel has been in business since 1883. It is on Lake Dora in downtown Mount Dora close to shops and restaurants.
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Jul 09, 25 10:20 AM
Publix supermarket is the go to place while traveling by car in Florida. Good food, good restarooms, friendly service.
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Jul 08, 25 08:29 PM
Fort Christmas Historical Park
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Jul 08, 25 07:40 PM
Pinellas County beaches are among the best in the world.
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Jul 07, 25 06:10 PM
Florida hurricane history is often tragic and is a permanent part of life in Florida. Floridians know how to survive hurricanes and treat them with respect.
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Jul 07, 25 09:49 AM
Montverde, Florida is a quiet town of less than 1,000 people on the west shore of Lake Apopka. It is about 23 miles west of Orlando.
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Jul 06, 25 05:24 PM
John Gorrie Museum State Park in Apalachicola honors Dr. John Gorrie, who invented the ice-making machine and is considered the father of air conditioning.
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Jul 06, 25 05:19 PM
Planters Exchange, Inc. is a historic site in Havana, Florida. It houses a 14,000-square-foot antique mall with over 30 vendor shops.
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Jul 06, 25 05:00 PM
Fort Caroline National Memorial is in Jacksonville, Florida. It honors a 16th-century French settlement attempt. The park sits on the St. Johns River.
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