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.

•  Madison-Mayberry-like town featuring lost in time with
                      places like Janet Moses Art

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

• The Yearling :dining remnant from the 50's, near Gainesville.

• Shake Pit: Hamburger stand from the 1950's in Bradenton.

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

• Chateau de Lafayette: Restored courthouse, now an inn.

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

• Old Florida River Tours: aboard a restored yacht in Ft. Myers.

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

 •  Sea Sea Riders: Dunedin

• Ferndale Lodge:    Bayside lodge from the '50s

• Lawrence Grocery: in the tiny town of Two Egg in NW Florida.

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

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

• Ivy House: Restaurant in Williston, near Gainseville.

• Chipley: Small Railroad town west of Tallahassee.

•Micanopy: "Little town that time forgot" near Ocala.

• Havana: Small antiquing town north of Tallahassee.

• Gatorama: Roadside attraction from the 1950's with
                         the world's largest colletion of large alligators.

4/2/03
           

 The Yearling