We love watching this cool PBS show called Central Florida Road Trip. We always get new ideas of great places to explore. That’s how we discovered these amazing wildlife chainsaw sculptures at Cadwell Park in Umatilla!
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Mount Mitchell State Park
The peak (no pun intended) of my recent Blue Ridge Parkway excursion featured a side trip to Mount Mitchell State Park, which, at 6,684 feet, is the highest point east of the Mississippi. Yes, you can buy a T-shirt at the gift shop (which I did, of course), but there are also several great hiking trails right off the parking lot near the top. Don’t miss it!
Blue Ridge Parkway
Last month, I got the opportunity to leisurely make my way down the Blue Ridge Parkway from Blowing Rock to Asheville with stops at any overlooks that appealed to me. Highly recommended!
Gopher Tortoise
I know a few good places where you have a decent chance of viewing a gopher tortoise in its natural habitat. These include Oakland Nature Preserve in Oakland, Hidden Waters Preserve in Eustis, Lighthouse Point Park in Ponce Inlet and Smyrna Dunes Park in New Smyrna Beach. Let me know any other good spots.
Robbie’s Marina
Robbie’s Marina in Islamorada is the perfect place to take a break during the long drive along the Overseas Highway whether you are on your way down to Key West or you’re heading home. Grab a bite to eat at the Hungry Tarpon, feed a tarpon, grab a souvenir, or rent a kayak and paddle over to Indian Key. This is the place to be!
Schooner Wharf Bar
Of all the bars in Key West, the Schooner Wharf Bar is by far our favorite. We love the laid-back atmosphere and enjoy listening to live music by legendary singer-songwriter Michael McCloud. Check it out!
Capt. Tony’s Saloon
I’m old enough to remember when the late, great Capt. Tony himself would hang out near the entrance of Capt. Tony’s Saloon greeting visitors, telling stories and posing for pictures. Great times! So, we always make sure to drop by Capt. Tony’s Saloon during every Key West visit.
Sloppy Joe’s Bar
After recently watching the superb PBS documentary of Ernest Hemingway by Ken Burns, I knew I had to visit Sloppy Joe’s Bar in Key West just to once again check out all the cool stuff on the walls!
Key West Cemetery Revisited
We took a bike ride through the Key West Cemetery looking for unique gravestones and iguanas. As you can see, we weren’t disappointed!
A Sunny Place for Shady People
Easily one of the coolest dive bars ever, the Green Parrot is simply a Key West icon. There’s colorful decor, good strong drinks, live music, a liquor store and, of course, a T-shirt shop with all kinds of cool stuff to take home. While you’re out there, make sure to get your photo at Mile Zero, just down the street!
Wandering Florida 