Two things come to mind for most people considering a Florida vacation, first is DisneyWorld/Orlando and the second is two coastlines with miles of beautiful beaches.
This week I decided mix things a bit, if you have been reading my posts you probably figured out by now that I jump off those interstates as often as possible. Without a doubt this week is one of the busiest times you can ever be on the I95, and I75 through Florida, Georgia, the Carolina’s and if the weather isn’t to bad all the way up into the Northeastern States.
I traveled I95 into Jacksonville Florida from Georgia, then cut over to US 301South. There are many small towns but the speed limit stays at about 55MPH for a good bit of the trip. My final destination was the Rainbow River near Dunnelon, with of an urge to swim in the chilly 70º springs. But today we’re stopping in Ocala.
Having only a short two hour drive to Orlando the sight of sprawled out homesites, split rail fencing, fresh water streams, and hills makes this look and feel so much different than the tropical scenery of most of Florida. Ocala is a small city with a preserved downtown area offering an good choice of restaurants, entertainment and local owned business. We had an early dinner at the landmark restaurant named “Harry’s seafood bar and grill” , and yes I recommend it. http://hookedonharrys.com/menu-ocala/
The center of activity was around Courthouse Square that was festive for the Christmas season.
And if you feel like “horsing around” , there’s enough of that too!
Happy travels…Get off the Interstates and visit the side streets…they are full of good old American charm..
Merry Christmas 2017
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