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.
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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Recent Articles
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10 Top Fun Things to do in Boca Grande, Florida
May 27, 25 10:33 AM
10 top fun things to do in Boca Grande, Florida, a quaint village on Gasparilla Island that attracts people who like peace and quiet. -
DeFuniak Springs, Florida. Treasure Chest of Victorian Homes
May 27, 25 10:17 AM
DeFuniak Springs has dozens of historic buildings and places dating back in history. It was created in the 1880s as the home of the Southern Chautauqua. -
Kapok Tree Inn: Historic Clearwater Dining Adventure 1958-1991
May 27, 25 09:55 AM
The 200-seat Kapok Tree Inn opened in Clearwater in 1958 and immediately became a hit with locals and tourists alike. -
Florida Citrus Tower: Early Attraction Soars Above the Rest
May 26, 25 09:48 PM
The Florida Citrus Tower is worth visiting for the elevator ride to the top. The citrus groves are gone, but you can see downtown Orlando on a clear day. -
Lake of the Hills Community Club: Florida Historic Site
May 26, 25 12:16 PM
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Ocklawaha, Florida. Ma Barker and Her Killer Brood
May 26, 25 10:12 AM
Ocklawaha, Florida is a small town on the north shore of Lake Weir near The Villages. It is Old Florida. -
Florida Historic Sites: Landmarks of History and Heritage
May 25, 25 11:19 AM
Discover Florida historic sites, from St. Augustine’s ancient streets to Ybor City’s and Key West's cigar heritage. -
Crescent City Historic District
May 24, 25 06:20 PM
Crescent City Historic District is a preserved area showing the town’s past. Between Lake Stella and Crescent Lake it covers an area with 212 historic buildings -
DeLeon Springs State Park
May 24, 25 06:17 PM
DeLeon Springs State Park in DeLeon Springs, Florida, is a 625-acre park centered around a natural spring. Visitors can swim, paddle, or hike. -
Don CeSar Resort and Spa
May 24, 25 06:11 PM
The Don CeSar Resort and Spa, known as the Pink Palace, sits on St. Pete Beach, Florida. Built in 1928, this historic hotel offers luxury with Gulf views.
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Recent Articles
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10 Top Fun Things to do in Boca Grande, Florida
May 27, 25 10:33 AM
10 top fun things to do in Boca Grande, Florida, a quaint village on Gasparilla Island that attracts people who like peace and quiet.