Benable β create shareable lists of things you recommend!
E.g., products you love, local businesses, travel recs - you can add anything to a Benable list!
Skip the Theme Parks β These Florida Small Towns Are Where the Real Magic Is
22
items Everyone thinks Florida is just Disney and crowded beaches, but the BEST part of this state is the little towns most people drive right past π΄π As a Floridian, these are the spots I'd actually send you to β Greek sponge docks in Tarpon Springs, swi...
Β
Mount Dora is the one everyone falls in love with β perched on a hill over a sparkling lake just 40 minutes from Orlando, it feels like a step back in time π³π Tree-lined streets full of antique shops, art galleries, and cafes serving pastries so good you'll ...
Home - Mount Dora Area Chamber of Commerce, FL
Β
Cedar Key is Old Florida frozen in the best possible way β a tiny island town on the Nature Coast with no high-rises, no crowds, just calm water and friendly locals ππ
You can kayak through mangroves, watch the sunset from a wooden dock, and eat clams caught right off the...
Visit Cedar Key Florida | Eat, Play, Stay, and Live
Β
Apalachicola sits on the Gulf's "Forgotten Coast" and it's basically the oyster capital of the world β some of the best seafood in the entire country π¦ͺβ Historic brick buildings, local art galleries, and waterfront views give this old port town serious charm. Walking downtown feels like stepping i...
Businesses - Apalachicola, St. George Island, Eastpoint Florida
Β
Fernandina Beach on Amelia Island is where history and coastal charm hold hands β a beautifully preserved 50-block Victorian historic district right by the water ποΈπ Stroll Centre Street past cute shops and seafood restaurants, grab a drink at the Palace Saloon (Florida's oldest b...
Amelia Island, Florida
Β
Tarpon Springs is like a little slice of Greece dropped onto Florida's Gulf Coast β Greek flags fluttering along the sponge docks, the smell of fresh baklava and grilled octopus drifting from waterfront tavernas π¬π·π§½ You can still watch divers bring up natural ...
Tarpon Springs Aquarium | Visit St Petersburg Clearwater Florida
Β
St. Augustine is the oldest city in the country, and it wears that history beautifully β cobblestone streets, the country's oldest schoolhouse and jail, and yes, the Fountain of Youth π°βοΈ The historic district's heart is St. George Street, packed with landmarks, shops, and restaurants. Stay in a h...
St. Augustine & Ponte Vedra VCB | Florida's Historic Coast
Β
Dunedin is one of the oldest towns on Florida's west coast and it's proudly SCOTTISH β Highland Games, bagpipes, and Scottish flair woven into everyday life π΄σ §σ ’σ ³σ £σ ΄σ ΏπΊ The walkable downtown is one of the liveliest small-town scenes on the Gulf Coast, and craft beer fans are in heav...
City of Dunedin, FL
Β
DeFuniak Springs is straight out of a storybook β built around a nearly PERFECT circular lake (one of only two naturally round lakes in the world, per local lore) ππ‘ Victorian homes with wraparound porches ring the water, and the 1887 library still has that wonderful old-book smell (it...
DeFuniak Springs, FL - Official Website | Official Website
Β
Crystal River is the ONLY place in the country where you can legally swim with manatees in the wild β and that alone makes it bucket-list worthy ππ (Sea cows, technically, but you get it.) Paddle the crystal-clear springs, snorkel alongside these gentle giants,...
Official Guide to Crystal River and Citrus County, Florida
Β
Micanopy is Florida's oldest inland town and it's tiny β just over 600 people β which is exactly the point π³π Moss-draped oaks shade streets lined with antique shops, and the whole place oozes old-world charm with hardly any crowds. History buffs love the Micanopy Historical Society...
Exploring Micanopy: Historic Charm and Florida Countryside
Β
Islamorada is the Florida Keys at their dreamiest β six islands that make up a world-class sport fishing destination π£π It's got the best coral reefs and shipwrecks in the US, making it a scuba and snorkeling paradise, plus paddleboarding and kayaking everywhere you look. On land, check ...
Islamorada, FL | Official Website
Β
Winter Park brings the elegance β a refined little town just north of Orlando with brick streets, lakes, and serious culture β¨π¦ Stroll Park Avenue past luxury boutiques, art galleries, and gourmet restaurants (watch for the wild peacocks!), take a scenic canal ...
City of Winter Park
Β
New Smyrna Beach is the laid-back beach town locals love β relaxed seaside vibes, gorgeous sand, and an easy drive from Orlando ποΈπ It's got a creative, artsy downtown, great surf, and that perfect unhurried coastal energy that makes you exhale the second you arriv...
New Smyrna Beach, FL - Official Website | Official Website
Β
Dunnellon sits along the gorgeous Rainbow River and it's heaven for nature lovers ππΆ Crystal-clear headsprings make it famous for tubing and kayaking, and the Old Florida vibe is strong. Explore the historic district, take a riverboat cruise, and stop at Swampy's for the famous gator bites...
Dunnellon, FL | Home
Β
Seaside is the impossibly picturesque planned town on 30A in the Panhandle β pastel cottages, white picket fences, and sugar-white sand ποΈπ€ It's so perfectly charming it was literally the filming location for The Truman Show. Walk the beach paths early before the crowds, explore the t...
Seaside | Florida Hotels, Restaurants, Things To Do, & More
Β
Venice is the "Shark Tooth Capital of the World" β and yes, you really can walk the beaches and find fossilized shark teeth in the sand π¦ποΈ It's a treasure hunt that's weirdly addictive and totally free. Beyond the teeth, there's a sweet walkable downtown, lovely Gulf beaches, and ...
Things to Do | Venice, FL
Β
Inverness wraps around beautiful Lake Henderson and it's got that golden-hour glow that makes the historic buildings look like a painting π
π°οΈ The historic courthouse with its clock tower anchors downtown (this town even inspired an Elvis movie, "Follow That Dream"). The Withlacoochee S...
Inverness, FL - Official Website | Official Website
Β
Anna Maria Island is the welcoming, laid-back barrier island that feels like Florida the way it used to be πβοΈ Old-school beach cottages, a free trolley that runs the whole island, powdery sand, and a no-high-rises rule that keeps everything charming and low-key. It's consistently named one of ...
AMI Sun | Anna Maria Island News, Events & Community Stories
Β
Celebration is the famously charming master-planned town built by Disney β and it's as picture-perfect as you'd expect ποΈβ¨ Think tidy tree-lined streets, a walkable downtown around a pretty lake, cozy restaurants, and seasonal touches (fake snow at Christmas!) that make it feel like l...
Celebration FL | Connecting Community, Crafting Memories
Β
Sebring is "The City on the Circle" β a historic downtown built around Circle Drive that gives it a unique, walkable layout ποΈποΈ It's a must for motorsports fans thanks to the legendary Sebring International Raceway, but the lakeside setting and slower pace make it lovely even if you...
Sebring, FL - Official Website | Official Website
Β
Stuart is the "Sailfish Capital of the World" and the heart of Florida's Treasure Coast β a walkable, palm-lined historic downtown right on the water πβ΅ It's got a thriving riverwalk, boutique shops, fresh seafood, and easy access to gorgeous beaches without the South Florida crowds. Boating, f...
Stuart, FL | Official Website
Β
Just across the bridge from Apalachicola, St. George Island is the quiet barrier-island reward β miles of undeveloped white-sand beach, a state park at the end of the road, and a blissful lack of crowds ποΈπ No high-rises, no chains, just dunes, a lighthouse you can climb, and some of the most ...
Dr. Julian G. Bruce St. George Island State Park