By Suzanne Tuzzeo Palafox Street, known as the gateway to Pensacola and the core artery of the downtown community, has deep roots in the city’s rich past. Named after General Jose de Palafox y Melzi, a Spanish nobleman and military hero, the thoroughfare is listed on an 1812 street plan as Calle…
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By EMILY NIPPS Standing tall and majestically along the south end of the Key Biscayne shoreline, the Cape Florida lighthouse is a staggering sight. It’s not hard to imagine the towering structure once guiding mariners and fisherman in the 1800s, back before LED navigation lights and other standard…
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By Jodi Mailander Farrell When Andrew Jackson visited Pensacola to take possession of Florida for the United States in 1821, he and his wife, Rachel, were surprised to find that the state’s inhabitants all spoke Spanish and French, with some speaking four or five languages. Since then, famous…
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From scenic trails to cross-state greenways, here are some of Florida's must-see biking areas. Boasting thousands of miles of off-road trails, paved pathways and scenic country roads, Florida's cycling options are almost endless. That said, there are a few must-rides that all cyclists - from…
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By Florence Beth Snyder Students from all 50 states and most every nation come to study at Florida’s universities. And when they aren’t hitting the books, they're discovering the tourist gems scattered throughout their campuses. And so can you. Florida’s university campuses are treasure troves…
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In a speck of a town called Barberville, you’ll find the Barberville Pioneer Settlement for the Creative Arts. This living history museum introduces its visitors to life in way-back Florida, before cars roared on nearby Daytona Beach. Like any other visitor in Florida, I always ask for directions…
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Exploring these rivers will take you to new adventures with discoveries of history, great dining and only-in-Florida experiences. These waterways wend through Florida both old and new, to tell stories of the Sunshine State few have seen before…
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In 1894, Cyrus Teed brought his followers to 300 acres along the Estero River. When the group's members dwindled to four in 1961, they donated what is now the park site to the state. Estero – A visit to the fascinating Koreshan State Historic Site, originally a 19th-century community founded on…
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By Peter Couture Winter Park, just minutes from downtown Orlando, rewards both day-trippers and weekenders. The best way to enjoy either type of visit is to use the menu method: Choose at least one museum, one restaurant and one attraction you must experience, then fill in any blanks as time and…
Read MoreBy Lauren Tjaden Close your eyes and imagine. You’re horseback riding on the beach. The sand stretches out behind you and in front of you, too. The waves tickle the shore in their soothing, quiet rhythm. The air smells clean and a little like salt; the water is the color of emeralds. You tell your…
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