Category: Florida
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Fort Clinch State Park {Florida}
I love that Florida has so many state parks to explore! Today we made our way north so we could visit the Fort Clinch State Park on Amelia Island. This is a favorite destination for a lot of people and I can see why. It is full of wonderful walking trails that weave through the…
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Fernandina Beach Historic District {Florida}
Amelia Island is one of the prettiest places in Florida. And the historic district of Fernandina Beach makes for a lovely drive. It was the last Spanish settlement in the western hemisphere established in 1811 and is now listed on the National Historic Districts of the country. Beautiful houses line the streets with large green…
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Jacksonville Southbank Riverwalk {Florida}
We made it to Jacksonville, checked into our hotel, and then went down to the riverwalk. We went to the Southbank Riverwalk and were rewarded with beautiful views of the city and the river. Under the bridge was an incredible mosaic of blue and glass tiles in swirling patterns. It was so beautiful and if…
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Old Dixie Highway/Ormond Scenic Loop {Florida}
We decided to get away for a couple of days and made our way north. We took a detour along the Old Dixie Highway (also called the Ormond Scenic Loop) to experience what is considered Florida’s best scenic drive. This drive takes you under lush canopies, next to the peaceful wetlands, and along the A1A…
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Wilderness Lodge Resort {Florida}
Of all the incredible Disney resorts, I would have to say that the Wilderness Lodge Resort is my absolute favorite. I love the woodsy feel with the log timbers everywhere, the cozy fireplace just begging for you to sit with a book and a cup of hot chocolate, and the small geyser that you can…
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Historic Jungle Trail {Florida}
This quaratine time has been rough. Most days we find ourselves getting in the car and driving somewhere-anywhere- to just get out of the house. Yesterday was a perfect day for a drive since it was cool and rainy so we headed south along the A1A by the coast for awhile. We happened upon a…
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Florida's Best Virtual Tours
As we are all figuring out our way through this time of uncertainity and social distancing, I thought I would share some of the best virtual tours that I have found for Florida. Hopefully they will help to get through the time at home and maybe be an inspiration for places you want to see…
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Junk & Company {Florida}
When in Florida, there is no shortage of consignment and antique shops to peruse through. But of any of them, Junk & Company in Melbourne is by far the very best.What was formerly a Greek Orthodox church is now home to such a variety of beautiful and interesting things that it is like you walked…
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The Mermaids-Weeki Wachee State Park {Florida}
Always be yourself…unless you can be a mermaid, then always be a mermaid. We made our way to Weeki Wachee State Park so that we could see the mermaids for ourselves. And it was amazing! The mermaids were beautiful, graceful, and engaging as they told an adaptation of ‘The Little Mermaid’ by Hans Christian Anderson.…
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Florida Cracker Kitchen {Florida}
I found my soulmate…Florida Cracker Kitchen, you have my heart forever. Seriously the best breakfast that I have ever had. It is home cooking at its best. Laid back atmosphere with employees treating you like friends that they are welcoming into their home….and the food, oh the food, was so good! I have been fantasizing…