Small Towns in Florida

When visiting Tarpon Springs you might feel like you have suddenly been transported to a quaint Greek town? Tarpon Springs in Central Florida is a typical old worldly town highly influenced by Greek ethos and heritage. So much so that the gorgeous waterfront in the town is dotted with several art galleries, antique stores and eateries which all bear resemblance to this culture, an after-effect of Greek sponge divers who settled in the town around the beginning of the 1900s. Of course, the Sponge Docks are the primary attraction in what is invariably known as the “Sponge Capital of the World.”

Located on Florida’s Atlantic Coast, Stuart is popularly nicknamed as the “Sailfish Capital of the World”. The town offers immense opportunities for water sports such as fishing, boat tours, and of course, sailing Florida’s Treasure Coast. Not a water baby? No problem. Stuart is extremely popular for its historic heritage including the Road to Victory Military Museum and the Stuart Heritage Museum.

About 22 miles (35 kilometers) from the popular city of Gainesville is the pretty town of Williston. A small, charming town filled with a lot of significant sights, Williston houses the world-famous prehistoric springs and diving sites, Devil’s Den and Blue Grotto, which attracts visitors from all over the country.

Located in Orange County, Christmas is a small town known for quite a few things. For starters, it is home to the largest manmade alligator in the world, Swampy. It is also home to an abnormally large post office and endless attempts by residents to promote the theme of Christmas.

This is one of those charming small towns of Florida which makes it to almost every visitor’s list. Located in the Gulf of Mexico, Apalachicola is known for its mouthwatering seafood – no wonder it’s also known as the “Oyster Capital of the World.” In fact, this little town is one of the best seafood hubs in the entire country.

For most visitors, the best part of being in DeFuniak Springs is to enjoy its Victorian vibe and to spend their days admiring the splendid Victorian structures spread across the town. However, if you wanted more reason, DeFuniak Springs is nestled around the perfectly circular Lake DeFuniak which is one of the only two of their kind in the whole world!