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.
Oakland, FloridaOur 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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Recent Articles
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50 Florida Ethnic Restaurants: A World of Great Food
Jul 09, 25 08:12 PM
Florida ethnic restaurants include anything that is not typically American, such as hamburgers, pizza, etc. -
Lakeside Inn In Mount Dora: Oldest in Florida, Still Charming
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. -
Publix Supermarket: Part of Florida History Since 1930
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. -
Fort Christmas Historical Park
Jul 08, 25 08:29 PM
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Pinellas County Beaches: 25 Miles Soft White Sand on the Gulf
Jul 08, 25 07:40 PM
Pinellas County beaches are among the best in the world. -
Florida Hurricane History: From 1896 through 2024
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. -
Montverde, Florida: Historic Town On Lake Apopka
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. -
John Gorrie Museum State Park: Apalachicola
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. -
Planters Exchange Inc.: Havana, Florida
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. -
Fort Caroline National Memorial: Jacksonville
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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Recent Articles
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50 Florida Ethnic Restaurants: A World of Great Food
Jul 09, 25 08:12 PM
Florida ethnic restaurants include anything that is not typically American, such as hamburgers, pizza, etc.