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.
The Road To Cross CreekOur 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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Tampa Florida Day Trips And One Tank Trips 100 miles Or Less
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These Tampa Florida day trips are within 100 miles of the city. You will learn about a variety of attractions and off the beaten path places to visit. -
The Boston House aka Cresthaven in Fort Pierce
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The Boston House, aka as Cresthaven, is a historic building in downtown Fort Pierce. Located at 239 South Indian River Drive, it houses a law firm now. -
Alachua, Florida: Things to Do, History, Culture
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Gallery of 133 Florida Retro Vintage Postcards
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Florida vintage postcards are beautiful chroniclers of our state's history. -
The Lightner Museum in St. Augustine, Florida
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Homosassa, Florida: Old Fishing Village Then and Now
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Homosassa is on the river of the same name whose headwaters are in the springs of the same name. -
Cape Coral, Florida: Things To Do, Lodging, Dining, Real Estate
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Green Gables: Historic Treasure in Melbourne, Florida
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Deseret Ranches: 295,000 Acres of Old Florida
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Flamingo Park Historic Residential District: West Palm Beach
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Recent Articles
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Tampa Florida Day Trips And One Tank Trips 100 miles Or Less
Sep 14, 25 08:40 PM
These Tampa Florida day trips are within 100 miles of the city. You will learn about a variety of attractions and off the beaten path places to visit.