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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Florida Historic Sites: Landmarks of History and Heritage
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Discover Florida historic sites, from St. Augustine’s ancient streets to Ybor City’s and Key West's cigar heritage. -
Cedar Keys Lighthouse
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Cedar Keys Lighthouse sits on Seahorse Key, three miles from Cedar Key, Florida. Built in 1854, it’s a two-story structure with a short tower. -
Dade Battlefield Historic State Park
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Dade Battlefield Historic State Park is an 80-acre site in Bushnell, Florida. It preserves the site of a 1835 battle that started the Second Seminole War. -
Lovers Key State Park
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Lovers Key State Park spans 712 acres in Fort Myers Beach, Florida. It covers four barrier islands: Lovers Key, Black Island, Inner Key, and Long Key. -
May-Stringer Heritage Museum in Brooksville
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The May-Stringer Heritage Museum is a historic house in Brooksville, Florida. It’s a four-story, 14-room Victorian home built in 1855. -
Mel Fisher Maritime Museum
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The Mel Fisher Maritime Museum in Key West, Florida showcases artifacts from 17th-century shipwrecks. The museum highlights Fisher’s treasure-hunting legacy. -
Pensacola Scenic Bluffs Highway
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The Pensacola Scenic Bluffs Highway is an 11-mile drive along U.S. Hwy 90 in Pensacola. It stretches from the Bayou Texar Bridge to the Escambia River Bridge. -
Vero Beach Main Street
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Main Street in Vero Beach, FL, is a historic downtown district. It spans 14th Avenue and nearby streets. The area features shops, restaurants, and galleries. -
Walter Jones Store and Museum: Mandarin, Florida
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The Walter Jones Store and Museum is a historic site in the Mandarin area of Jacksonville, Florida. It’s also called the Mandarin Store and Post Office Museum. -
Florida Road Trip: 19 Old Towns on the St Johns River
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Old Florida towns on the St Johns River: These towns are a journey through Florida history along this major north flowing river known as the "River of Lakes."
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Recent Articles
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Florida Historic Sites: Landmarks of History and Heritage
May 18, 25 06:34 PM
Discover Florida historic sites, from St. Augustine’s ancient streets to Ybor City’s and Key West's cigar heritage.