Get your game on in Gainesville! The three story Arcade Bar [6 E University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601] is the place to be. So if you hate crowds, I advise you get there early! At the beginning of the evening it was quiet, a diverse crowd with hipsters, some older […]
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Would you like to eat in a van? Would you like to eat under a plane on land? You could simply eat inside. Anywhere you dine your eyes will open wide. An oasis of kitsch in Central Florida, don’t miss experiencing Satchel’s Pizza [1800 NE 23rd Ave Gainesville, FL 32609] […]
Ever play with a Ouija Board? Do you watch the Twilight Zone marathon every New Year? Appreciate a good roadside attraction? If you’ve answered yes to one or more of these questions and are in Central Florida, you may want to stop by Spook Hill. An age old legend surrounds […]
Get your daily Vitamin C and prevent scurvy while visiting Florida’s Natural Orange Juice Visitors Center [20160 US Highway 27 Lake Wales, Florida 33853-2425]. The Grove House is across the street from Florida’s Natural production site. This free factory tour is the perfect place to learn a thing or two […]
This could be a fairytale. Music, poetry, flowers, and birds surrounding a pink tower fit for Rapunzel herself. Bok Tower Gardens [1151 Tower Blvd, Lake Wales, FL 33853] is a magical place to explore. This 250 acre wonderland was designed by none other than Fredrick Law Olmsted. Gardens filled with […]
Known as flatwoods because there is virtually no elevation change, Osceola National Forest [24874 US-90, Sanderson, FL 32087] is home to cypress-hardwood swamps and pine flatwoods, a perfect place for the endangered red cockaded woodpecker. Only 50 miles from Jacksonville the forest is a haven for outdoor enthusiasts who love […]
The only major civil war battle to happen in Florida occurred 50 miles out of Jacksonville in February of 1864. Olustee Battlefield Historic State Park [5815 Battlefield Trail Road Olustee, FL 32087] commemorates this battle and does a great job teaching the story of the campaign leading up to it. […]
A birders paradise. A place of unique beauty. Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge is an outdoor haven for everyone. Whether you’d like to hike, fish, boat, or just take a scenic drive – this preserve has you covered. Located adjacent to JFK Space Center, NASA obtained a large tract of […]
A mom and pop shop that’s got everything you need. That is, if you subsist off of homemade food and pinball, of course. Café One [403 US 1 Ormond Beach, FL 32174] is tucked away in an unsuspecting little strip, just north of Daytona Beach. Parking is a cinch. We […]
Once the largest plantation in East Florida, visited by John Audubon to paint the greater yellowlegs shorebird, now a set of ruins ripe for exploring with an interesting history lesson. Bulow Plantation Ruins Historic State Park [3501 Old Kings Road Flagler Beach, FL 32136] is a short drive down a […]
Where the Tolomato and Guana rivers meet and pour out into the ocean is an estuary of significant interest. Guana Tolomato Matanzas National Estuarine Research Reserve [505 Guana River Rd, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082] or… GTM for short is located between Jacksonville and St. Augustine. It has over ten miles […]
I was on a mission, somewhat of a mystery, for the stuff. It took me thirty minutes from Jacksonville to reach my destination. Time couldn’t go fast enough. A dark and quiet country-esque road, a breeze coming off the intracoastal. I’d made it to Barbara Jeans Restaurant [15 S Roscoe […]
What’s a vacation without a trip to the arcade? If pinball is your game (you know it’s mine) look no further than Anastasia Bowling Lanes [3245 A1A S, St. Augustine, FL 32080]. It’s located a bit out of the main strip in town, which means it’s much more laid back […]
Step inside a historic Henry Flagler’s railway building and get ready to unwind. San Sebastian Winery [157 King St, St. Augustine, FL 32084] is not a place you would stumble on, because it’s a bit out of the main town – but still walking distance. They have a parking lot […]
The essence of southern charm, The Floridian Restaurant [72 Spanish St, St. Augustine, FL 32084] was such a treat from start to finish. Ambiance is classy yet casual, decor effortlessly vintage, and the local menu changes seasonally. All the southern classics I could hope for were available. A special for […]