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"Old Florida"

The term "Old Florida" generally denotes Florida the way it was at least two generations ago. It's a Florida from the 1950's and earlier with roadside attractions, hamburger stands and other
reminders of a yesteryear that are quickly vanishing.

Below are some examples "Old Florida". We will be adding more as we discover other locations that are worthy of this designation. Click the links below to view.

Florida Fly Wheelers : restored tractors, cars and equipment in Ft. Meade. Old Fashioned Village.

Greenwood: Historic Antebellum Community

Honey Stand: from the 1940's, near Palatka.

Train Ride: aboard train cars from the '50s in Parrish.

Skinny's Place: another hamburger stand from the '50s.

Marsh Landing Restaurant: Landmark in the tiny town of Fellsmere.

Ferndale Lodge:    Bay-side lodge from the '50s

Marjorie Rawlings: writer's homestead from the '40s.

Old House Cafe: Southern Victorian sharm inside a lovely 1905 home.

Spring Creek Inn: Restaurant on Florida's Forgotten Coast.

Ivy House: Family-owned country restaurant in Williston, near Gainsesville.

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Old Florida Cafe  in Micanopy,  the "Little town that time forgot" near Ocala.

Havana: Small antiquing town north of Tallahassee.

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