Some of the most charming towns in Florida are the little ones that have popped up along the riverfront. Fabulous views and wonderful communities make these ideal places for a springtime visit. Here are 10 river towns you should check out as soon as possible:
- Fernandina Beach
Flickr/Evangelio Gonzalez If you’ve been to Fernandina Beach, you might have visited restaurants, shops, historic landmarks, and beaches. Next time, be sure to check out a river cruise on the Amelia River or take the ferry to Cumberland Island, famous for its beautiful wild horses.
- Melbourne
Flickr/MCC_Indianapolis Melbourne is beloved for its beaches, historic downtown, shops and restaurants. Sunset cruises on the Indian River Lagoon offer unbeatable scenic views.
- Blountstown
Flickr/ebyabe This tiny town of around 2,400 people calls itself “The Kingdom of Opportunity.” Located near the Apalachicola River, Blountstown is the county seat of Calhoun County. If you visit, don’t miss the Panhandle Pioneer Settlement, where pioneer history comes to life.
- DeLand
Flickr/Frank DiBona This charming town on the St. Johns River, founded in 1876, has been nicknamed the Athens of Florida. Here you’ll find historic landmarks like Florida’s oldest college and its first luxury home.
- Green Cove Springs
Flickr/Paul Clark A historic city in Clay County, Green Cove Springs is home to the “Original Fountain of Youth,” springs that drew visitors since the 1800s.
- Apalachicola
Flickr/Judy Baxter This fishing village in Northwest Florida sits on the Apalachicola River. With its high bluffs and dense forest, the scenery along the Apalachicola River almost doesn’t look like Florida at all, but it sure is lovely.
- Dunnellon
Flickr/Steven Martin This tiny town in North Central Florida is home to some of our most beautiful scenery. Every Floridian should make a point to visit Rainbow Springs State Park at least once.
- Mayport
Flickr/Don Dearing Mayport is a historic little community near Jacksonville. Locals know this is where you get the best fresh shrimp or catch the ferry to Fort George Island.
- Sanford
Flickr/Daniel Piraino Located 20 miles from Orlando, but this small city has plenty of attractions of its own. Check out the Central Florida Zoo, the Riverwalk Trail, or just stroll through the historic downtown full of shops, galleries, and restaurants.
- Chattahoochee
Flickr/ebyabe This small town sits on the Apalachicola River, right on the Georgia/Florida border. Three Rivers State Park offers hiking, biking, fishing, and camping opportunities in a lovely and laid-back natural setting.
How many of these places have you visited? What are your favorite river towns in Florida?
Flickr/Evangelio Gonzalez
If you’ve been to Fernandina Beach, you might have visited restaurants, shops, historic landmarks, and beaches. Next time, be sure to check out a river cruise on the Amelia River or take the ferry to Cumberland Island, famous for its beautiful wild horses.
Flickr/MCC_Indianapolis
Melbourne is beloved for its beaches, historic downtown, shops and restaurants. Sunset cruises on the Indian River Lagoon offer unbeatable scenic views.
Flickr/ebyabe
This tiny town of around 2,400 people calls itself “The Kingdom of Opportunity.” Located near the Apalachicola River, Blountstown is the county seat of Calhoun County. If you visit, don’t miss the Panhandle Pioneer Settlement, where pioneer history comes to life.
Flickr/Frank DiBona
This charming town on the St. Johns River, founded in 1876, has been nicknamed the Athens of Florida. Here you’ll find historic landmarks like Florida’s oldest college and its first luxury home.
Flickr/Paul Clark
A historic city in Clay County, Green Cove Springs is home to the “Original Fountain of Youth,” springs that drew visitors since the 1800s.
Flickr/Judy Baxter
This fishing village in Northwest Florida sits on the Apalachicola River. With its high bluffs and dense forest, the scenery along the Apalachicola River almost doesn’t look like Florida at all, but it sure is lovely.
Flickr/Steven Martin
This tiny town in North Central Florida is home to some of our most beautiful scenery. Every Floridian should make a point to visit Rainbow Springs State Park at least once.
Flickr/Don Dearing
Mayport is a historic little community near Jacksonville. Locals know this is where you get the best fresh shrimp or catch the ferry to Fort George Island.
Flickr/Daniel Piraino
Located 20 miles from Orlando, but this small city has plenty of attractions of its own. Check out the Central Florida Zoo, the Riverwalk Trail, or just stroll through the historic downtown full of shops, galleries, and restaurants.
This small town sits on the Apalachicola River, right on the Georgia/Florida border. Three Rivers State Park offers hiking, biking, fishing, and camping opportunities in a lovely and laid-back natural setting.
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