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North Central Florida Overview
Learn about Florida's North Central region, which includes college towns such as Gainesville and Tallahassee, as well as the Big Bend area.
Tags: Cedar_Key, Gainesville, High_Springs, Lake_City, Madison, Micanopy, Perry, Steinhatchee, Tallahassee, White_Springs,
Been There, Haven't Done That!
You've seen the theme parks, the big cities and the major attractions. Now it's time to go off the beaten path. On your next Florida excursion, plan for some extra travel time to visit these offbeat, quirky roadside attractions.
Tags: dining, museums, history, historical_sites, outdoors_and_nature, parks, culture, Apalachicola, Carrabelle, Fort_Walton_Beach, Marianna, Milton, Panama_City_Beach, Pensacola, Santa_Rosa_Beach, water_sports, Cross_Creek, Gainesville, Madison, Suwannee, Tallahassee, White_Springs, Steinhatchee, Amelia_Island, beaches, Flagler_Beach, Jacksonville, Palatka, St_Augustine, Crystal_River, St_Petersburg, Tampa, Tarpon_Springs, Kissimmee, Lake_Placid, Lake_Wales, Lakeland, Winter_Park, Hobe_Sound, Okeechobee, Ponce_Inlet, Sebastian, Stuart, Titusville, kayaking, Vero_Beach, Bradenton, Clewiston, Punta_Gorda, Coral_Gables, Delray_Beach, Fort_Lauderdale, Florida_Keys, Miami, Key_West, Homestead, Palm_Beach, Marathon, been_there_havent_done_that, Monticello, downtowns_and_small_towns, resident,
Greenville is Home to Ray Charles Memorial Statue
“This monument is dedicated to the former slaves of Madison County, their supporters and the unsung heroes who gave their prayers, blood, sweat and tears to help make our community what it is today.”
Tags: Madison, historical_sites, African_American,
Perry, Madison and Monticello
One of the best ways to experience North Florida is by canoeing the Withlacoochee River. Whether you are looking for a long, lazy float or even a little white water action, the rivers in this area have something to offer every paddler.
Tags: Madison, driving_tours, Tours_on_a_Tankful, Monticello, Perry,
Gone Fishin'
You get the feeling that, when Sheriff Andy Taylor took his boy Opie out to fish - not just for the afternoon strolls pictured at the beginning of every Andy Griffith Show episode, but for weekend respites - this is where they landed.
Tags: Kissimmee, Lake_Wales, Lakeland, Madison, fishing,
Tallahassee to Jacksonville
Southern graciousness is apparent even when you leave town, with highway signs saying "Thank you for not speeding in Monticello."
Tags: Jacksonville, Jacksonville_Beach, Lake_City, Live_Oak, Madison, Suwannee, Tallahassee, White_Springs, driving_tours,
Palatka and Green Cove Springs
While in Palatka, wind your way along River Street overlooking the St. Johns, until you reach Ravine Gardens State Park. This fantastic crevice was created over centuries by water flowing beneath the sand ridges along the west shore of the St. Johns River.
Tags: Jacksonville, Madison, Palatka, outdoors_and_nature, parks, driving_tours, Tours_on_a_Tankful,
Tallahassee Area
Explore Tallahassee's countryside and you may discover its famous blues club, an old-fashioned country store where homemade sausage is the claim to fame, and a popular old farmhouse restaurant.
Tags: Madison, Quincy, Tallahassee, Wakulla_Springs, parks, Perry,
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GolfGolf
Tim McDonald
Boating and FishingBoating & Fishing
Terry Tomalin
Off the Beaten PathOff the Beaten Path
Hilda Mitrani
Outdoors & NatureOutdoors & Nature
Kevin Mims
LuxuryLuxury
Terry Ward
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