{"id":6782,"date":"2016-05-23T14:18:32","date_gmt":"2016-05-23T18:18:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.vacationclubloans.com\/?p=6782"},"modified":"2016-05-23T14:18:32","modified_gmt":"2016-05-23T18:18:32","slug":"9-charming-historic-florida-towns","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vacationclubloans.com\/website_fd31748e\/9-charming-historic-florida-towns\/","title":{"rendered":"9 Charming Historic Florida Towns Worth A Visit"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>On your next Florida vacation, whether staying at a luxurious beach resort on the East Coast, West Coast, or in the heart of all the theme parks in Central Florida, there are some really unique small towns with old Florida history worth a day trip to.\u00a0 We\u2019ve selected 9 charming Florida towns as our top picks to pique your interest and separated them by region.<\/p>\n<p><u>On the Southern East Coast:<\/u><\/p>\n<p><strong>Stuart<\/strong>&#8211; The \u201cSailfish Capital of the World\u201d is about a 30 minute drive north of Palm Beach.\u00a0 There\u2019s plenty to do in this small waterfront town including great local beaches, gift and specialty shopping, fresh seafood restaurants, historic museums and of course deep sea fishing charters.<\/p>\n<p>Once you fall in love with this wonderful fishing town, exchange your timeshare week or points to stay longer at <em>Plantation Beach Club at Indian River Plantation<\/em> (<a href=\"http:\/\/www.hiltongrandvacations.com\">www.hiltongrandvacations.com<\/a>). This RCI Gold Crown resort offers the best amenities and accommodations Hilton style while you are exploring the area.<\/p>\n<p><u>On the Northern East Coast:<\/u><\/p>\n<p><strong>Fernandina Beach<\/strong> \u2013 Located on Amelia Island, about a half hour from Jacksonville and close to the Florida\/Georgia line.\u00a0 This town is called \u201cThe Isle of 8 Flags\u201d due to the number of countries claiming the town for their own as far back as 1562.\u00a0 The downtown area is reminiscent of old Florida with relaxed shopping and dining establishments. Try kayaking, canoeing or take a boat tour.<\/p>\n<p><u>On the Central West Coast:<\/u><\/p>\n<p><strong>Tarpon Springs<\/strong> \u2013 The \u201cSponge Capital of the World\u201d and home of the historic sponge docks also offers some of the best Greek food to be found in the U.S. Situated north of Clearwater and about 45 minutes from St. Petersburg.\u00a0 Enjoy a multitude of authentic Greek restaurants and bakeries, unique shopping as well as live entertainment.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Cedar Key<\/strong> \u2013 Just one hour southwest of Gainesville, get a feel for old Florida at this this low-key fishing, clamming and artist village with quaint streets, unique shops. Visit a museum or a Wildlife Refuge and go bird watching on the Suwannee River.\u00a0 Reserve a freshwater or saltwater fishing excursion, take a canoe or kayak ride.\u00a0 Looking for accommodations here?\u00a0 Enjoy Cedar Cove Beach &amp; Yacht Club (<a href=\"http:\/\/www.cedarcoveflorida.com\">www.cedarcoveflorida.com<\/a>) an RCI Hospitality Award winning timeshare resort for all your sleeping arrangements.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Dunedin<\/strong> \u2013 Just over an hour from Sarasota, this historic town has Scottish roots dating back to the 1850\u2019s.\u00a0 Florida\u2019s oldest Microbrewery is located here, and baseball fans will enjoy watching the Toronto Blue Jays during Spring Training. A 20 minute ferry brings you to Caladesi Island, Go shelling, hiking or catch some rays on 3 miles of one of the best beaches in America.<\/p>\n<p><u>On the Panhandle:<\/u><\/p>\n<p><strong>Apalachicol<\/strong>a \u2013 Called the \u201cOyster Capital of the World\u201d this lovely coastal town is just an hour\u2019s drive from Panama City. The word Apalachicola means \u201cLand of the friendly people\u201d and there are unique shops and excellent local restaurants serving up plenty of fresh-caught oysters in this welcoming village.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Defuniak Springs<\/strong> \u2013 This quaint town is about an hour or so from Pensacola.\u00a0 Stroll down charming streets or drive around Lake DeFuniak, an almost perfectly round, spring-fed lake surrounding by stunning Victorian homes.\u00a0 \u00a0There\u2019s a vineyard and winery close by and you can spend time relaxing at local restaurants, go shopping or check out the State\u2019s oldest operating Library.<\/p>\n<p><u>Central Florida:<\/u><\/p>\n<p><strong>Mount Dora<\/strong> \u2013 This historic, picturesque village is settled around sparkling Lake Dora and located about an hour from Orlando. This \u201cFestival City\u201d has something going on every month of the year. Shop the local antique shops, enjoy eclectic dining, walk along the boardwalk and watch wildlife along the water\u2019s edge, take a boat trip or experience a breathtaking lakeside sunset.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Cassadaga<\/strong> \u2013 Located between Orlando and Daytona Beach, this \u201cspiritualist\u201d community is on the National Register of Historic Places and the \u201cPsychic Capital of the World\u201d. This town is home to more than 50 healers, psychics and mediums. Tours, shopping and dining; perfect for paranormal enthusiasts.<\/p>\n<p>Wherever you next Florida vacation takes you, drive across country lines and check out one or several of these hidden gems and enjoy a glimpse back in Florida\u2019s historical past.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Author &#8211; Chris Golden<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>On your next Florida vacation, whether staying at a luxurious beach resort on the East Coast, West Coast, or in the heart of all the theme parks in Central Florida, there are some really unique small towns with old Florida history worth a day trip to.\u00a0 We\u2019ve selected 9 charming Florida towns as our top [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":6783,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"nf_dc_page":"","_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[23],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-6782","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-vacationing"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.4 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>9 Charming Historic Florida Towns Worth A Visit<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Learn about 9 charming historical Florida towns worth a visit. 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