FLORIDA BACK ROADS TRAVEL
OFF THE BEATEN PATH
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, Florida
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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Jul 10, 25 11:00 PM
The Bridge of Lions was rebuilt from 2006 ti 2010, The rebuild preserved the beautiful historic features.
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Jul 10, 25 09:51 AM
Explore the history of Florida’s mail-order lot sales towns, from Lehigh Acres to Cape Coral, and uncover Old Florida’s hidden gems.
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Jul 09, 25 11:21 PM
The Historic Cocoa Village Playhouse is a theater in Cocoa, Florida. The 500-seat theater hosts community Broadway-style musicals in downtown Cocoa Village.
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Jul 09, 25 11:15 PM
Ferran Park and the Alice B. McClelland Memorial Bandshell is a historic site in Eustis. Located on Lake Eustis, the park offers a lakeside walkway and greenery
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Jul 09, 25 11:11 PM
Fort Cooper State Park is in Inverness, Florida. It covers 710 acres around Lake Holathlikaha. The park preserves a historic site from the Second Seminole War.
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Jul 09, 25 11:07 PM
Koreshan State Park is in Estero, Florida. It preserves the Koreshan Unity Settlement, a 19th-century utopian community.
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Jul 09, 25 08:12 PM
Florida ethnic restaurants include anything that is not typically American, such as hamburgers, pizza, etc.
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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.
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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.
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Jul 08, 25 08:29 PM
Fort Christmas Historical Park
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