FLORIDA BACK ROADS TRAVEL BLOG https://www.florida-backroads-travel.com/home-blog.html The Florida Back Roads Travel blog provides updates featuring new articles that have been added to the website and existing articles that have been updated. en-us florida off the beaten path Fri, 16 Oct 2026 09:08:20 -0400 Fri, 16 Oct 2026 09:08:20 -0400 florida-backroads-travel.com Oct 16, Tavares, Florida. America's Seaplane City on Lake Dora https://www.florida-backroads-travel.com/tavares-florida.htmlc0c540445acd9364ed9801fb4424ce80Tavares is a small town in Central Florida on Lake Dora. It is the County seat, and has reinvented itself as the Seaplane City.
 Fri, 16 Oct 2026 09:08:10 -0400 Oct 12, Is Bristol, Florida the Original Garden of Eden? https://www.florida-backroads-travel.com/bristol-florida.html816ef402a01a13870141168d93b36af4Bristol, Florida is in Northwest Florida. Elvy E. Callaway claimed that the Garden of Eden was nearby.
 Mon, 12 Oct 2026 08:50:04 -0400 Oct 10, Site Map: All About Florida Back Roads Travel https://www.florida-backroads-travel.com/florida-backroads-travel-site-map.htmla94d20e544648c3ecbf5299104731c53Things to do in Florida on this list are from the site map of the website FloridaBackroadsTravel.com.
 Sat, 10 Oct 2026 10:42:42 -0400 Oct 10, Zolfo Springs, Florida: Cattle, Crackers and the Peace River https://www.florida-backroads-travel.com/zolfo-springs-florida.htmle94a94bc387110cb41036de0e3ee5e9aZolfo Springs is a small town in Hardee County in Florida’s rural Heartland. US-17 runs through town, connecting Zolfo Springs with Wauchula four miles away.
 Sat, 10 Oct 2026 10:38:33 -0400 Oct 9, Bartow, Florida: Historic Capital of Imperial Polk County https://www.florida-backroads-travel.com/bartow-florida.htmlc8be7f14156c4fa994c0d048fce2c16fBartow, Florida is a small city in the heart of phosphate country.
 Fri, 9 Oct 2026 12:35:23 -0400 Oct 8, Avon Park, Florida | Named For Shakespeare's Home Town https://www.florida-backroads-travel.com/avon-park-florida.html9473a1b9dae235d9fa06b07831a6620dAvon Park Florida is an old Florida town, a good place to catch Scenic Hwy 17 going north. Its downtown has changed little over the years.
 Thu, 8 Oct 2026 10:35:55 -0400 Oct 7, Palm Beach, Florida. Rich and Famous and Richer https://www.florida-backroads-travel.com/palm-beach-florida.html0305fe7de167ca715a60b6bcd0bfb15fPalm Beach, Florida is a great place to visit and explore.
 Wed, 7 Oct 2026 09:53:40 -0400 Oct 7, 25 Old Florida Waterfront Restaurants: Dine With The Fishes https://www.florida-backroads-travel.com/old-florida-waterfront-restaurants.html90b3846e3c323535f20eba1d7f86b103Old Florida waterfront restaurants have river or ocean views and a sense of history.
 Wed, 7 Oct 2026 08:37:27 -0400 Oct 5, Lake Placid, Florida: Murals, Citrus, & Dewey Decimal System https://www.florida-backroads-travel.com/lake-placid-florida.htmlad70a7a49dbaad52e4dbb16b98bac56bLake Placid Florida is on US-27 south of Sebring. It is famous as a town of many murals and as the caladium capital of the world.
 Mon, 5 Oct 2026 14:29:08 -0400 Oct 2, St Leo, Florida: From Catholic Colony to Small University Town https://www.florida-backroads-travel.com/st-leo-florida.html59f37263a9233b122594e9cbe0363813St Leo, Florida is a small quiet town 35 miles north of Tampa. It is the home of St Leo University.
 Fri, 2 Oct 2026 08:41:47 -0400 Oct 1, Old Englewood, Florida: Quiet Beach Town on Gulf Coast https://www.florida-backroads-travel.com/englewood-florida.html2b5ceee14cf78b63a8eeee5d30be1512Old Englewood Florida is a hidden treasure among the mega lot developments of North Port and Rotonda. It is still Old Florida.
 Thu, 1 Oct 2026 09:20:56 -0400 Sep 30, Famous Floridians: They Had An Impact on the State https://www.florida-backroads-travel.com/famous-floridians.html7775ef0af00ea50673052cd64a4f2f2fFamous Floridians include pioneers and historic figures who helped shape the state before they passed away.
 Wed, 30 Sep 2026 16:08:41 -0400 Sep 30, Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings: The Yearling and Cross Creek https://www.florida-backroads-travel.com/marjorie-kinnan-rawlings.html618911dc74de9248f8c37f074e59289aMarjorie Kinnan Rawlings lived for many years in Cross Creek and wrote about the local people and their culture.
 Wed, 30 Sep 2026 15:02:57 -0400 Sep 30, DeBary, Florida: The Champagne River City https://www.florida-backroads-travel.com/debary-florida.html3ee5d19a64c9b481b4688d2bfeb92cc9DeBary, Florida is a small city of 23,827 located on US-17 and I-4 about 26 miles north of downtown Orlando. Its western city limit is the St. Johns River.
 Wed, 30 Sep 2026 14:14:21 -0400 Sep 30, Florida State Parks: Preserving Natural Florida https://www.florida-backroads-travel.com/florida-state-parks.html0e730d4fbe1bdfb9fa824538dd80c3c7This list of all 175 Florida state parks gives you information about location, camping, hiking, canoeing, nature walks, and other outdoor things to do
 Wed, 30 Sep 2026 09:23:42 -0400 Sep 30, Fort Myers, Florida: Home of Edison, Ford and Firestone https://www.florida-backroads-travel.com/fort-myers-florida.html24e232b3c33d0c7f9f5d4e0ebc26896cFort Myers, a major city in Southwest Florida, is on the Caloosahatchee River. History and the Gulf of Mexico are close at hand.
 Wed, 30 Sep 2026 08:48:38 -0400 Sep 29, Hawthorne, Florida: Lakes, Railroads and Old Florida History https://www.florida-backroads-travel.com/hawthorne-florida.html815712c63545fa2c06433bba19b6cac0Hawthorne, Florida is in eastern Alachua County, about 17 miles east of Gainesville and near the Putnam County line.
 Tue, 29 Sep 2026 17:42:13 -0400 Sep 29, Ormond Beach, Florida: Birthplace of Racing on the Beach https://www.florida-backroads-travel.com/ormond-beach-florida.html02429f5f74b3b8fe62ff1a0c50b3439cOrmond Beach, Florida is the quiet town north of busy Daytona Beach. It is the birthplace of auto racing on the beach and was the winter home of rich people.
 Tue, 29 Sep 2026 08:42:39 -0400 Sep 28, Kissimmee, Florida: Attractions and Things to Do https://www.florida-backroads-travel.com/kissimmee-florida.html0317cdc1df5c5c9998cde3790cf2aeaeKissimmee was historically one of the largest cattle towns in Florida. Now it is surrounded by commercial developments.
 Mon, 28 Sep 2026 08:45:05 -0400 Sep 27, Sarasota Florida: Art and Elegance By The Sea https://www.florida-backroads-travel.com/sarasota-florida.htmlbbfa6be67a00e5fafe0a3071912eccc5Sarasota is an irresistible combination of natural beauty and cultural advantages.
Sun, 27 Sep 2026 18:50:37 -0400 Sep 27, Port St Joe, Florida: Former Paper Mill Town Reinvents Itself https://www.florida-backroads-travel.com/port-st-joe-florida.htmld72d5bc448fa5be223374b05d6f7c041Port St Joe, Florida has beautiful beaches that Dr. Beach ranked as one of the best in the world.per mill.
 Sun, 27 Sep 2026 09:46:42 -0400 Sep 25, Fort San Carlos de Barrancas https://www.florida-backroads-travel.com/fort-san-carlos-de-barrancas.html466880a26029f1d348e115810f32896cFort San Carlos de Barrancas is located within the Gulf Islands National Seashore near Pensacola. This historic fort offers a look into the area’s military past
 Fri, 25 Sep 2026 20:47:58 -0400 Sep 25, Alabama Jack's: Fun Stop on Way to the Florida Keys https://www.florida-backroads-travel.com/alabama-jacks.html0895de063f431359fe06f06da557a18dAlabama Jack's is a waterfront bar and grill on Card Sound Road, one of two ways to reach the Florida Keys by car or bike.
 Fri, 25 Sep 2026 20:47:17 -0400 Sep 25, Seminole Rest National Historic Site https://www.florida-backroads-travel.com/seminole-rest-oak-hill-florida.htmlc54c5ba1d3f1410dd52f1581cc92e006Seminole Rest is a National Historic Site encompassing several prehistoric shell mounds, notably the Snyder Mound, which rises 13 feet and spans five acres.
 Fri, 25 Sep 2026 19:22:52 -0400 Sep 24, My Florida Lexus SC430 https://www.florida-backroads-travel.com/lexus-sc430-owners-club.html90648f8cdef9d7cc668f0b9f5ca9a751I have a Lexus SC430 located in central Florida and like to swap info and meet up with other owners.
 Thu, 24 Sep 2026 14:16:26 -0400 Sep 22, Bubba Gump Shrimp Company https://www.florida-backroads-travel.com/bubba-gump-shrimp-company-madeira-beach.htmlf44efec9634ba9228124d836f0ab506cBubba Gump Shrimp Company is the first place I tried in John's Pass Village and I enjoyed it. The restaurant has both indoor and waterfront outdoor dining.
 Tue, 22 Sep 2026 15:14:52 -0400 Sep 22, Bosphorous Restaurant https://www.florida-backroads-travel.com/bosphorous-restaurant-winter-park.htmlb2311c7776154d7a9071a85db4534854Bosphorous Restaurant is in the heart of the Park Avenue shopping and dining district in Winter Park, Florida. It serves a variety of Turkish food.
 Tue, 22 Sep 2026 15:11:18 -0400 Sep 21, Branford, Florida | Tranquil Place on the Suwannee River https://www.florida-backroads-travel.com/branford-florida.html6482c8e25121fed281bb5cd49a1a5f03Branford is a small town on the Suwannee River near the intersection of US-27 and US-129
 Mon, 21 Sep 2026 08:33:06 -0400 Sep 20, Frederick Delius: English Composer Found Inspiration in Florida https://www.florida-backroads-travel.com/frederick-delius-house-jacksonville-university.htmlb60dd9110296c7be03d5d74e6aeafc31Frederick Delius found inspiration in Florida.
 Sun, 20 Sep 2026 22:47:25 -0400 Sep 19, Everglades City: One Of Florida's Last Pioneer Frontiers https://www.florida-backroads-travel.com/everglades-city-florida.htmle1b517b36ae35a816b7767acf1072fbaEverglades City Florida is on the edge of the Florida Everglades and the 10,000 islands in Southwest Florida..
Sat, 19 Sep 2026 10:24:32 -0400 Sep 18, Flagler Beach: The Way Florida Used To Be https://www.florida-backroads-travel.com/flagler-beach-florida.htmlab592dacfa420cb55487e2f9c026a924Flagler Beach is a small town on the ocean between St. Augustine Beach and Ormond Beach. It has a very long sandy beach with no high rises.
 Fri, 18 Sep 2026 08:44:37 -0400 Sep 17, Singleton's Seafood Shack: Fresh Seafood in a Fishing Village https://www.florida-backroads-travel.com/singletons-seafood-shack.html5b61cbb8e52a25872462c3b64202eaf4Singleton's Seafood Shack serves seafood fresh off the boat. Has been in business in Mayport since 1967.
 Thu, 17 Sep 2026 16:56:27 -0400 Sep 16, Cortez, Florida | Historic Gulf Coast Fishing Village https://www.florida-backroads-travel.com/cortez-florida.html3375b8ff3464ee98ab8aef8f3d1c6538Cortez, Florida is a working fishing village with some great restaurants and an interesting museum.
 Wed, 16 Sep 2026 08:43:15 -0400 Sep 15, Waldo, Florida: A Railroad Town with an Old Florida Past https://www.florida-backroads-travel.com/waldo-florida.htmld23590cb7e2005be8807ebb7392101f0Waldo, Florida is a small city in northeastern Alachua County, about 13 miles northeast of Gainesville. U.S. Highway 301 passes through town.
 Tue, 15 Sep 2026 20:54:11 -0400 Sep 15, Cape Coral, Florida: Things To Do, Lodging, Dining, Real Estate https://www.florida-backroads-travel.com/cape-coral-florida.htmlf584e8c16927d11e86cb5db5f2693e92Cape Coral is a planned community across the Caloosahatchee River from Fort Myers in 1957. It has grown to a population of almost 180,000.
 Tue, 15 Sep 2026 08:44:36 -0400 Sep 14, Homosassa, Florida: Old Fishing Village Then and Now https://www.florida-backroads-travel.com/homosassa-florida.htmld4c732a4058793c8770099b07a1ba3cfHomosassa is on the river of the same name whose headwaters are in the springs of the same name.
 Mon, 14 Sep 2026 09:06:52 -0400 Sep 13, Avalon Park: Orlando Master Planned Community https://www.florida-backroads-travel.com/avalon-park-orlando.html29d366042d768d220950dec24d80f066Avalon Park in Orlando is a family friendly community in southeast Orlando
 Sun, 13 Sep 2026 10:15:47 -0400 Sep 12, Alva, Florida: A Quiet Town on the Caloosahatchee River https://www.florida-backroads-travel.com/alva-florida.htmlb29769409613d0d15d6916699c6840e2Alva Florida: watch the Caloosahatchee River flow by from a pretty little town
 Sat, 12 Sep 2026 09:59:07 -0400 Sep 9, Deseret Ranches: 295,000 Acres of Old Florida https://www.florida-backroads-travel.com/deseret-ranches.htmle269e997a44ef9b067cc4c40d68102e1Deseret Ranches, also known as the Mormon Ranch in Central Florida has almost 300,000 acres. Largest cow-calf cattle ranch in the United States.
 Wed, 9 Sep 2026 17:32:07 -0400 Sep 9, Port Salerno, Florida: Historic Fishing Village on Manatee Pocket https://www.florida-backroads-travel.com/port-salerno-florida.html47c3c94356d9656b467ee41083082254Port Salerno Florida is a historic fishing village south of Stuart. It is on the protected waters of Manatee Pocket, a natural hurricane hole.
 Wed, 9 Sep 2026 09:56:55 -0400 Sep 8, Ah Tah Thi Ki Museum: Treasure of Seminole History https://www.florida-backroads-travel.com/ah-tah-thi-ki-museum.html57fa367a95e8cd6594d8bb18d22bc22bThe Ah Tah Thi Ki Museum near Clewiston, Florida is dedicated to preserving the history of the Seminole Tribe of Florida
 Tue, 8 Sep 2026 21:43:44 -0400 Sep 8, Princess Place Preserve - Story Behind the Name https://www.florida-backroads-travel.com/princess-place-preserve.html24568cddd5ba118bcb9a6cc4f0f451faPrincess Place Preserve is a 1500 acre pristine park north of Palm Coast. Its lodge is the oldest standing structure in Flagler County.
 Tue, 8 Sep 2026 09:15:50 -0400 Sep 7, The Charles Hosmer Morse Museum of American Art https://www.florida-backroads-travel.com/the-charles-hosmer-morse-museum-of-american-art.htmlbc794d76b2ffce84991838030bda76a5The Charles Hosmer Morse Museum of American Art is located on Park Avenue in Winter Park, Florida and is a treasure chest of American art.
 Mon, 7 Sep 2026 08:57:31 -0400 Sep 6, Discover Melbourne, Florida: Things to Do, History, Culture https://www.florida-backroads-travel.com/melbourne-florida.html3788f44a0365df3ec7dca5f9e3cdd960Melbourne, Florida is a small city on the Indian River Lagoon in Central East Florida. It was named after Melbourne, Australia.
 Sun, 6 Sep 2026 10:06:38 -0400 Sep 5, Mayport, Florida: Old Fishing Village, Car Ferry, Naval Base https://www.florida-backroads-travel.com/mayport-florida.html8b3fc8b00d23ed310c729526bdc50125Mayport, Florida is an old fishing village on the St Johns River at the Atlantic Ocean. It is also the home of Naval Air Station Mayport.se.
 Sat, 5 Sep 2026 09:26:51 -0400 Sep 4, LaBelle Florida: Home Of The Swamp Cabbage Festival https://www.florida-backroads-travel.com/labelle-florida.htmlcf8467e52acdf6402c8f44d3fa91d003LaBelle, Florida is one of the most culturally southern towns in Southwest Florida. In recent years its agriculture has attracted many Mexican workers.
 Fri, 4 Sep 2026 08:44:16 -0400 Sep 3, Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse: A Beacon for Mariners since 1860 https://www.florida-backroads-travel.com/jupiter-inlet-lighthouse.html65ead15d767a498f30fac943eb129c97Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse was built in 1860 atop a natural sand dune overlooking Jupiter Inlet.
 Thu, 3 Sep 2026 16:14:20 -0400 Sep 2, Archer, Florida: Small Rural Town in North Central Florida https://www.florida-backroads-travel.com/archer-florida.htmlab1d0dbe955272ec3dec615a8dea098eArcher, Florida is a small town of slightly more than 1,000 people in Alachua County west of Gainesville..
 Wed, 2 Sep 2026 18:10:02 -0400 Sep 2, 5 Florida Lighthouses You Can Visit By Car https://www.florida-backroads-travel.com/florida-road-trip-5-lighthouses.htmle4bc8965624a552f8a371f06428d07a1This road trip includes 5 lighthouses. One of them is the only official inland lighthouse in Florida.
 Wed, 2 Sep 2026 08:59:52 -0400 Sep 1, Florida Bluegrass Festivals https://www.florida-backroads-travel.com/florida-bluegrass-festivals.html24a6bf4249b305581283ee4fe61c1ebbFlorida bluegrass festivals are enjoyed in all areas of Florida.
 Tue, 1 Sep 2026 17:50:05 -0400