Sometimes the best small towns in a state are the ones that are way out there, but still worth the trek. This is absolutely the case for this small town in northwest Florida. While some might not want to make the trip from southern parts of the state, it’ll be worth it once you see the charm, style, and panache that this wonderful little town adds.
For most, DeFuniak Springs, Florida would probably not even be in the running for a day trip since it is a tad bit out-of-the-way in the northwestern part of the panhandle.
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But there is so much charm ad beauty within the town, it’ll become a bucket-list must for those who enjoy history, architecture, and scrumptious under-the-radar-restaurants.
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Many visitors first hear about DeFuniak Springs because of the Victorian architecture that peppers this small town from end to end.
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However, despite the beauty of the Victorian structures, there are so many more reasons to spend the day admiring this charming town.
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As the weather gets hotter, you may want to enjoy the day at Lake DeFuniak, a perfectly circular lake that is one of only two of its kind in the entire world!
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Even Coca-Cola understood the value of this small town when they began production at their bottling plan in 1933.
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There is more to the history of DeFuniak Springs than meets the eye—visitors can walk in the same footsteps as presidents, famous poets, songwriters, astronauts, national heroes, and Hollywood movie stars.
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Stroll around the town and pop in and out of the antique stores or the wonderful little library that holds so much character.
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Grab a bite to eat at one of the many mom and pop shops throughout the town, like H & M Hot Dogs, which is a tiny counter-serve spot that offers up the best burgers and hot dogs in town.
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Meander through Circle Drive Historic District and see the real freight trains passing through the historic railroad depot.
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Or spend an evening sipping on award-winning wines produced from muscadine grapes at Chautauqua Vineyard and Winery.
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Sure, it may seem out of the way, but once you spend a day exploring this beautiful area of Florida you’ll be glad that you made the trip.
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Have you ever been to DeFuniak Springs before?! Share with us your experiences in the comments section! Or if you’re looking for more small towns to visit in Florida, check out these sleepy Florida towns where things never seem to change.
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