FLORIDA BACK ROADS TRAVEL
OFF THE BEATEN PATH

BY  Mike Miller Updated October 14, 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. 

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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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    Oct 14, 25 11:32 PM

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  2. Florida Back Roads Travel Off The Beaten Path

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  3. Lake Helen, Florida

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  4. Bronson, Florida: Bo Diddley's Final Resting Place

    Oct 14, 25 09:30 AM

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  5. Sanlando Springs: Happy Summertime Memories

    Oct 12, 25 06:47 PM

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  6. Historic Stranahan House Museum: Fort Lauderdale Must See

    Oct 12, 25 04:43 PM

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  7. Yulee Sugar Mill Ruins: Homosassa Heritage Site

    Oct 12, 25 09:38 AM

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  8. Destin Florida: The World's Luckiest Fishing Village

    Oct 11, 25 10:14 AM

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  9. New Smyrna Beach Florida: Historic Town & Beautiful Beach

    Oct 10, 25 09:52 AM

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  10. Gulf Islands National Seashore

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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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