Old Florida
Florida has been one of the most popular states to visit since tourism exploded there after WWII- but of course there’s much more to it than beach condos and amusement parks. The elusive “Old Florida” is still there if you know where to look.
For example, the variation of old buildings in St. Augustine show layers of historical periods this 454+ year old city (America’s oldest) has survived, underscored by the mighty Castillo de San Marcos and elegant Flagler College campus. Almost 1/3 of this video is in St. Augustine.
The very cute town Fernandina Beach in the extreme northeast, the perfectly circular DeFuniak Springs in the panhandle, good old Palatka and mansions along the St. Johns River all add to diversity within the theme. And perhaps you too will discover the spirit of Old Florida while cycling through the tunnels of spanish moss-covered oak trees near Gainesville to Micanopy! Plenty of variety, all from north and central part of the state for 1 hour.
Florida has been one of the most popular states to visit since tourism exploded there after WWII- but of course there’s much more to it than beach condos and amusement parks. The elusive “Old Florida” is still there if you know where to look.
For example, the variation of old buildings in St. Augustine show layers of historical periods this 454+ year old city (America’s oldest) has survived, underscored by the mighty Castillo de San Marcos and elegant Flagler College campus. Almost 1/3 of this video is in St. Augustine.
The very cute town Fernandina Beach in the extreme northeast, the perfectly circular DeFuniak Springs in the panhandle, good old Palatka and mansions along the St. Johns River all add to diversity within the theme. And perhaps you too will discover the spirit of Old Florida while cycling through the tunnels of spanish moss-covered oak trees near Gainesville to Micanopy! Plenty of variety, all from north and central part of the state for 1 hour.