It's a land of plantations and patriots, pine forests and
politicians. Remote, naturally beautiful, unspoiled and
enchanting. The Suwannee River winds its way lazily from top
to bottom, through thousands of acres once populated by
genteel planters, Florida “crackers”, carpetbaggers and
crocodiles. This is Florida before Disney, spring break
crowds, the Civil War and Cape Canaveral; authentic and
southern in all its ways. Most importantly, it all still
here!
If you're looking for a different kind of vacation, you're
guaranteed to find it in Original Florida. No crowds, no
palm trees, no Atlantic beaches. There are more antebellum
plantations in Original Florida than any other southeastern
destination, the largest collection of natural springs on
the planet, amazing sunsets, wonderfully quiet recreational
rivers and lots of opportunities to spot wildlife. Very
remote scenic roads wind through the region, almost unreal
in the fourth most populated state in the US.
It’s a "come as you are" kind of place, where you'll find
people down home, sophisticated, natural and nice, all at
once. Long before tourists began traveling to Disney World,
extinct animals roamed the area. The Timucuan Indians
settled here more than 12,000 years ago. Spanish explorers
followed in 1513. Florida's tourism industry began in the
area in 1835. By the late 1800s, there were 14 luxury
hotels, visited by the Roosevelt’s, Rockefellers and the
Morgan’s. Stephen Foster immortalized the Suwannee River in
"Old Folks at Home." Never considered visiting the “real”
Florida before? You'd have to travel far and wide to find
anywhere like it.
Click here to see Destination Distinctive Accommodations for
this trip!
Book your trip today!
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