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Mar 23, 2023

Drifters Riverfront Bar & Grill: Astor on the St. Johns River

Drifters Riverfront Bar & Grill is a seafood restaurant located in Astor on the St. Johns River north of Orlando.

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Mar 23, 2023

Solomon's Castle | A Magical Place in the Florida Wilderness

Solomon's Castle is the home and studio of famous sculptor Howard Solomon. It is near Arcadia, Florida.

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Mar 23, 2023

7 Old Florida Towns: Coast to Coast on State Road 70

These old Florida towns are on the route from Gulf to Ocean on State Road 70

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Mar 23, 2023

Robert Is Here: Far More Than Your Average Fruit Stand

Robert Is Here is a world class fruit stand in Florida City on the edge of the greater Miami metro area.

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Mar 22, 2023

Auburndale Florida: Old Florida Citrus and Trucking Center

Auburndale Florida was once a major citrus capital and transportation hub.

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Mar 22, 2023

Winter Garden Florida: Quaint Town On West Orange Trail

Winter Garden is a historic central Florida town west of Orlando on the south shore of Lake Apopka.

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Mar 22, 2023

Florida Citrus Tower: Early Attraction Soars Above the Rest

Florida Citrus Tower in Clermont, Florida opened for business in 1956. It was one of the most popular Florida tourist attractions for many years.

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Mar 22, 2023

185 Lost Florida Tourist Attractions: Fun While They Lasted

There are many tourist attractions that are fondly remembered even though they finally failed and closed their doors.

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Mar 22, 2023

Campgrounds in Florida: Thousands of Great Places

There are thousands of campgrounds in Florida. This website will tell you where to find them.

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Mar 21, 2023

Frederick Delius: English Composer Found Inspiration in Florida

Frederick Delius found inspiration in Florida.

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Mar 21, 2023

71 Best Places For Snorkeling In Florida By Region

Best Places For Snorkeling In Florida By Region

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Mar 21, 2023

Havana, Florida - Charming Old Shade Tobacco Town

Havana Florida is a historic north Florida town that specialized in shade tobacco

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Mar 21, 2023

Florida Hurricane History: From 1896 to 2022

Florida hurricane history is often tragic and is a permanent part of life in Florida.

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Mar 21, 2023

Melrose, Florida. Victorian Village Near Gainesville

Melrose is a quiet Victorian village near Gainesville that has 72 buildings on the National Register of Historic Places.

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Mar 21, 2023

73 Florida Historic Homes Lovingly Preserved

Florida has many historic homes dating from just before and after the Civil War.

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Mar 21, 2023

Lum's World Famous Hot Dogs - Gone Since 2009

Lums started as a hot dog stand in Miami Beach, Florida and expanded over much of the country.

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Mar 21, 2023

Inverness, Florida: Among A Chain of Lakes

Inverness, Florida is snugged against the western shore of Lake Tsala Apopka.

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Mar 20, 2023

Sarasota Florida: Art and Elegance By The Sea

Sarasota is an irresistible combination of natural beauty and cultural advantages.

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Mar 20, 2023

Kingsley Lake Florida. Strickland's Landing and Camp Blanding

Kingsley Lake, home to Camp Blanding and the former Strickland's Landing. This circular lake used to be Northeast Florida's favorite swimming hole.

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Mar 19, 2023

Florida Back Roads Travel Site Map

Florida Back Roads Travel site map shows all of the website pages so you can find your way around.

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