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Heart of Florida: Scenic Trail of Arts and Culture
The Heart of Florida Scenic Trail is an 'inside track' kind of guide to the literary sites, art galleries, botanical gardens, state parks, theaters, music venues, dance companies, antique shopping, historical regions and museums that embroider north Florida’s rich fabric.
Tags: art, culture, Gainesville, Cross_Creek, Ocala, Micanopy, museums,
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, 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, BeenThere, Monticello,
Life in the Slow Lane
At the nearby Yearling Restaurant, I got acquainted with some cheese grits, super-sized hush puppies and tender morsels of batter-fried ’gator tail. Clever displays of memorabilia and the house musician, veteran bluesman Willie Green, make this rustic roadhouse an irresistible diversion.
Tags: historical_sites, Micanopy, shopping, antiques, bed_and_breakfasts, High_Springs, Cross_Creek, dining,
Gainesville, Micanopy and High Springs
Explore the area and talk with the locals to find out why High Springs was voted one of Florida's friendliest small towns. Downtown shops are independently owned and merchants are always hospitable and ready to chat.
Tags: Cross_Creek, Gainesville, High_Springs, Micanopy, historic_districts, driving_tours, parks, nature,
Beauty Queen: The Seven Sisters Inn, Ocala
The Moorehardts also prepare wonderful meals for guests using recipes they collect from their worldwide travels.
Tags: Cross_Creek, Micanopy, Ocala, bed_and_breakfasts, museums, theme_parks, equestrian, nature, romance, dining,
Gainesville Area
A sense of youthful, artistic energy pervades the town, even in the old historic sections. Downtown comprises 63 square blocks and 290 buildings listed on the National Register of Historic Places, including Hippodrome State Theatre.
Tags: Cross_Creek, Gainesville, High_Springs, Micanopy,
Journey to Florida's Heartland: Arcadia and the Peace River Valley
Arcadia might feel like a small town, but its 6,500 residents make it the biggest city in the Peace River Valley.
Tags: Arcadia, Bartow, Bradenton, Cross_Creek, Gainesville, antiques, history,
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