Hidden Small Towns in Central Florida - Backroads To Frostproof & Fort Meade / Perfect Americana

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  • @TheDailyWoo
    @TheDailyWoo  2 года назад +311

    These backroad adventures aren’t for everyone but I truly love visiting out of the way places . More to come

    • @govols100
      @govols100 2 года назад +31

      The backroad adventures are my fave videos. Keep 'em coming as far as I'm concerned!!

    • @ginnyprince1590
      @ginnyprince1590 2 года назад +3

      Thank you

    • @maureenb1109
      @maureenb1109 2 года назад +7

      I love these videos I have been to Florida many times but have never seen these little towns and back roads very interesting to watch thanks Adam 😊

    • @astra_official4179
      @astra_official4179 2 года назад +7

      I love the diversity of content on your channel. These back road adventures are so much fun.

    • @stuckinmopro8533
      @stuckinmopro8533 2 года назад +1

      I think that we all have our favorites; I love the Disney content, travel/back road trips and the baseball outings. Not really a fan of the conventions but watch anyway. You are definitely a man of diverse interests, thanks for taking us along!

  • @lindaw5766
    @lindaw5766 2 года назад +51

    Adam, I am a native Floridian and I want you to know how much I am enjoying your "hometown" Florida series:) I'm 65 now but I remember driving on vacation going through these towns and seeing Citrus Trees for miles and miles. The towns were bustling with people back in the "olden days"- now not so many Citrus Trees and not so many bustling towns but I remember and want to Thank You for the updates. Your one in a million Adam and you have a knack for knowing what people want and need to see in these times. I wish you all the best life has to offer. Your such a good person.

  • @NOLADEEJ
    @NOLADEEJ 2 года назад +90

    There's just a certain charm to small towns.. it almost feels like traveling back in time.

    • @TheDailyWoo
      @TheDailyWoo  2 года назад +17

      Agreed . It’s the best

    • @rstefanie2622
      @rstefanie2622 2 года назад +1

      Frostproof just had a major murder about a year ago. Absolute maniac out of prison killed young kids.

    • @lindatannock
      @lindatannock 2 года назад +1

      @@rstefanie2622 omg! 😳😔

    • @peterdufosse461
      @peterdufosse461 2 года назад

      Why am I sad that the awesome 96 year old golf course was no longer in use? 🥲 In FL. :)

    • @Cheeseburger.Launch.Sequence
      @Cheeseburger.Launch.Sequence 2 года назад +1

      To a time when half the population had opioid addictions, received welfare checks, and had an ultra high divorce rate. Amen.

  • @MyDayOff
    @MyDayOff 2 года назад +61

    This is my favorite Adam content and a welcome relief from the other vloggers all doing the exact same Disney stuff every day! Awesome video!

  • @tomklock568
    @tomklock568 2 года назад +51

    I am just loving these videos maybe it’s because I’m getting older; but a look back to dreams and memories from the past is good for the soul.

  • @LarryKirkendall
    @LarryKirkendall 2 года назад +31

    I'm really glad you're back to exploring small-town America for a while, you really are good at it and your videos are excellent.

  • @BlkRamGuy
    @BlkRamGuy 2 года назад +4

    The small building on the golf course was the Pro Shop. My Grandparents lived there 40 years. My Great Grandparents lived in Babson Park. The Mini Mac was once owned by the Macalisters. There was a Grocery Store and Post Office that was the "heart" of Babson Park.

  • @rhondaz356
    @rhondaz356 2 года назад +27

    I'm lovin' these trips through *backroads' Americana... thanks, Adam👏 🛣

  • @bobo3034
    @bobo3034 2 года назад +16

    As a UK resident who visited Florida for vacation every year for over 40 years, I love your videos showing the old small towns and history of earlier Florida. I also enjoyed driving to out of the way non tourist towns and exploring the old buildings. I'm too old to visit the USA (80 years) now due to health reasons. I love viewing your videos, brings back so many wonderful memories of my time in your wonderful State.

  • @GlenFordEngland
    @GlenFordEngland 2 года назад +2

    Background adventures are literally my favourite ATW shows

  • @alexsandrakelly7586
    @alexsandrakelly7586 2 года назад +35

    Even though Disney brings me to Florida I've always wanted to explore the state. Thanks for spreading out and vlogging us along ❤

    • @TheDailyWoo
      @TheDailyWoo  2 года назад +12

      Lots of great places near the theme parks . A much different vibe

    • @captainscentsible1811
      @captainscentsible1811 2 года назад +1

      I'd love to see where they filmed doc hollywood 😏

  • @susansmith5699
    @susansmith5699 2 года назад +25

    Your travel vlogs are my favorites! You are the best at finding interesting places to visit. I always look forward to these. I and love historical places.

  • @LeAnimal65
    @LeAnimal65 2 года назад +13

    Just a stellar vlog. I love it when you visit these old towns, no matter what the state. Always facinating!

  • @hectoribarra4466
    @hectoribarra4466 2 года назад +6

    I'm 26 and I honestly dream of taking trips like these makes me feel like I'm there when I watch your hidden small town back road videos.
    Thank you Adam

    • @zodinthara7925
      @zodinthara7925 2 года назад

      Di it and do a vlog too. Many would love to see you getting the perspective of the locals too. Do include them i every episode

  • @robertmoore2049
    @robertmoore2049 2 года назад +3

    Old Florida, Real Florida - the BEST part of Florida! Thank you, Adam!

  • @angelstar4655
    @angelstar4655 2 года назад +9

    I love these type videos. Back to simpler times. We need a little of that now in this fast pace world. Thank you for sharing Adam.

  • @JoshOnRewind
    @JoshOnRewind 2 года назад +10

    Man, that little town of Frostproof is very majestic! Enjoying these back road adventure series!!

  • @emilytallman5303
    @emilytallman5303 2 года назад +8

    My son lives in Frostproof. It was awesome to see your tour of the area. We live around 2 hours away so always feel like we are going back in time when drive to go visit him.

    • @TheDailyWoo
      @TheDailyWoo  2 года назад +5

      It’s a great little town . Thanks for watching

  • @lindatannock
    @lindatannock 2 года назад +14

    Loving these kinds of vlogs from you, Adam! It's great to see around the areas away from all the tourist spots, and see the real Florida 😊
    That church is absolutely beautiful!

  • @summerbreeze3090
    @summerbreeze3090 2 года назад +3

    This trip was to the area I grew up, Babson Park. I used to go to the old hotel. There was a bar, restaurant and several stores. In the 70s, the baseball team, Washington Senators stayed at the hotel

  • @JP2837
    @JP2837 2 года назад +9

    These are so much better than the theme park videos. Love it!

    • @smspirate
      @smspirate 2 года назад

      Exactly. The cult of Disney is so old. Given Disney recent actions I refuse to watch or be part of their money grubbing schemes.

  • @aidansnene4850
    @aidansnene4850 2 года назад +2

    I Love Your Backroad Adventures ~ So Much History That Shouldn't Be Forgotten in These Itty Bitty Towns 🌹

  • @sarahs2352
    @sarahs2352 2 года назад +3

    Very interesting and relaxing. I had never seen those citrus tree bags/nets to protection from insects. Thanks for all you do.

    • @stillnessbetween5103
      @stillnessbetween5103 2 года назад

      The bags are to help keep the trees safe from "greening" disease. It is carried by a very small mite. The disease was devastating to most of the citrus trees in Florida.
      It was so bad that many municipalities were cutting down and burning all citrus, even on private land. I lost a beautiful variegated pink lemon and a tangerine tree to the
      disease.

  • @cynthiaabbott1945
    @cynthiaabbott1945 2 года назад +3

    I love driving thru and exploring small towns. It's sort of magical.

  • @cjcadventures
    @cjcadventures 2 года назад +3

    I really could watch these videos all day I love them I was thinking about doing this type of video on my channel all around the back roads of great Britain great video 👍🎃

  • @toddventure
    @toddventure 2 года назад +8

    I visit a lot of the small towns in NC and love the architecture. The workmanship and the designs from the turn of the century through the 60's facinate me. Wish they'd save more of these historical structures.

    • @TheDailyWoo
      @TheDailyWoo  2 года назад +1

      Very cool. That’s one great thing about small towns

  • @JPFalcononor
    @JPFalcononor 2 года назад +4

    These are without a doubt my favorite videos that you produce. Great work on these as always..

  • @johnrogers6291
    @johnrogers6291 2 года назад +2

    Super video Adam..one strange thought when you showed that house which was a lab..made me think of the house in the original Spider-Man series from the 60’s where that one armed scientist turned himself into that Lizardman villain.

  • @gmoneyonenine
    @gmoneyonenine 2 года назад +7

    I'm fascinated by these old towns you travel through. Suspended in time.

  • @jodiemenelaos5474
    @jodiemenelaos5474 2 года назад +3

    I love the Disney vlogs but I do like the mix of videos thrown in as well.

  • @lyndamclean6786
    @lyndamclean6786 2 года назад +5

    So glad yu r here. I needed to hear your uplifting video. Wednesday here.

  • @stuckinmopro8533
    @stuckinmopro8533 2 года назад +11

    The vintage bicycle looks like it was well loved and travelled; almost looks like it’s never been ridden down a slide, lol!

    • @racca1411
      @racca1411 2 года назад

      🤣

    • @darthbahz
      @darthbahz 2 года назад

      You missed Big the Foot atop the Ft. Meade landfill just north of Ft. Meade at Pembroke on 98. I was hoping you would see him.

  • @Karen-zi3tl
    @Karen-zi3tl 2 года назад +8

    Thank you for these type of vlogs! So enjoyable to see these charming towns that we would otherwise not know existed.
    Amazing 👍

    • @jenniferholloway3719
      @jenniferholloway3719 2 года назад

      On the clip about the Barrel restaurant...you see the two dogs but if you look again you see a giant dog face in the middle of the whole picture very very faded. It's as big as the whole picture almost but like a faded ghost image. So there are actually 3 dogs. Very cool pic!

  • @Del-Lebo
    @Del-Lebo 2 года назад +2

    I love...LOVE your mix of videos and content! That's why you Rock Homes!!!! Keep doing what you do!!! Always entertaining !!!

  • @adventureswithjose9739
    @adventureswithjose9739 2 года назад +5

    A lot of those towns dried up with the demise of train travel. As folks took to the highways the interstate bypassed a lot of those small towns. It's good to see that some of that has been preserved.

  • @georgedimele8595
    @georgedimele8595 2 года назад +10

    Bok towers in Lake Wales is a beautiful place to vist... have taken our children and now our grandchildren... great job on the videos .. really enjoy them thank you.

    • @TheDailyWoo
      @TheDailyWoo  2 года назад +5

      Been there a few times . A beautiful spot

  • @tarahvenezia6312
    @tarahvenezia6312 2 года назад +1

    I love those small towns . I feel safe in a small town. And i truley love when you show small towns.

  • @karlastone3361
    @karlastone3361 2 года назад +10

    Thank you! There really is so much forgotten beauty to see here in Central Florida. Actually, all over Florida, if people would just slow down and take the time to look.

    • @TheDailyWoo
      @TheDailyWoo  2 года назад +1

      Agreed . It’s everywhere

  • @mten8965
    @mten8965 2 года назад +3

    You're an awesome narrator keep up the good work..

  • @richardmabeypresents7830
    @richardmabeypresents7830 2 года назад +3

    "The Real Florida!" Love it! Love it! Love it!

  • @ferg1680
    @ferg1680 2 года назад +5

    🔥A lot of those buildings looked like old Auto Dealerships, and also some mechanics shops, gas stations...probably a thriving automotive area at one time....Lovin’ these backroad videos..👍🏻

  • @kimberly9129
    @kimberly9129 2 года назад +3

    I live in central Florida and I love when you go to all the places I have been and see the old buildings I've seen.

  • @sdog551
    @sdog551 2 года назад +2

    The “adaaammmehhhhhh” part of the intro it only happens on rare occasions I love that

  • @peggycoleman7506
    @peggycoleman7506 2 года назад +3

    I love this kind of video Adam. Such lovely little towns. Please keep doing these kinds of videos again.

  • @colbywhitaker2308
    @colbywhitaker2308 2 года назад +3

    Wakula Springs in North Florida has a beautiful historic lodge that is open still as well as some great filming locations from creature from the black lagoon

  • @ThisIsTomsWorld
    @ThisIsTomsWorld 2 года назад +6

    I absolutely LOVE when you do these little town videos!!!

  • @sandyb.5287
    @sandyb.5287 2 года назад +3

    Visiting treasure island Florida for the week. We just got back from taking back roads to Okeechobee Florida and going through small towns... hubby and me enjoy visiting back road towns also. Do this at home all the time and vacations . Thank you for your vlogs

  • @johnp139
    @johnp139 2 года назад +9

    You have to get your friends “The Proper People” to explore the Grand Hotel. 😀

  • @kimberlyshalaby1134
    @kimberlyshalaby1134 2 года назад +2

    I like seeing memories & different things from yesteryear too!

  • @Project-Jaden
    @Project-Jaden 2 года назад +7

    Backroad adventures are always a blessing from Adam, was just talking to my gf the other day that I hope you post some new ones soon

  • @darthbulls6016
    @darthbulls6016 2 года назад +2

    Love the backroads an the history that goes with it Thanks Adam

  • @christophermcdonald6936
    @christophermcdonald6936 2 года назад +2

    love the back road adventures , seeing the bygone era stuff is really cool, stuffs not going to be around forever, nice that you video it !!!

  • @marywegrzyn506
    @marywegrzyn506 2 года назад +2

    Hi, this is 100% exactly what I have always wanted to do. I would love to visit all the little towns everywhere. You are SO BLESSED to be able to do just that. Man, I wish I could be just like you. Thank you for taking us along. We are living through you.

  • @bort1810
    @bort1810 2 года назад +4

    I am so thankful to have found this channel!

    • @TheDailyWoo
      @TheDailyWoo  2 года назад +2

      Glad you did . I appreciate you’re interested

  • @Presalagor
    @Presalagor 2 года назад +5

    "This is about as Florida as it gets" - Another great Woo-ism!

    • @LexingtonCruz
      @LexingtonCruz 2 года назад +2

      YES I saw the hanging moss and immediately think of childhood Orlando camping and exploring ‘the woods’ after school. Still in Orlando and still plan to let my son explore the woods, too.

  • @jamesharper5545
    @jamesharper5545 2 года назад +1

    Background videos are some of your best blogs. You show our forgotten past. Pat on your back from all of us.
    From gwyn and Jim spokane washington

  • @kxrv6629
    @kxrv6629 2 года назад +5

    Love these kind of your videos. We want more! I’ll never forget my trip to Florida- the small towns between Orlando and Gainesville. Saw our first gators. An egret devour a frog. Came across a photoshoot with a masked guy on a carousel horse - shooting an album cover? A house under a roof. Memorable stuff. Keep it coming

  • @rondaduffey8730
    @rondaduffey8730 Год назад +1

    1961 was a good year! The year I was born. Coweta County Georgia.. love your videos of the small towns. We used to be a small town. Not anymore. I miss those days 😪

  • @wendyb457
    @wendyb457 2 года назад +2

    I love seeing all of the back roads and quirky things you find along the way. Especially in Florida. I have seen some really neat stuff off the beaten path down there. Thanks!

  • @debkrutsch6197
    @debkrutsch6197 2 года назад +2

    Love seeing back road trips! My husband and I do those quite a bit where we live

  • @angiedillman6251
    @angiedillman6251 2 года назад +4

    I love old homes and Churches!! The sound of Church Bell's are so beautiful ❤️

  • @billb.5887
    @billb.5887 2 года назад +6

    I used to live in Spring Hill Fl population 119,000 people and really did not like it, way too many people. Then I recently moved to Tavares Fl and love it. Population estimated at 18,500 people. The downtown area is very quaint and historic as is the town of Mount Dora. There are plenty of antique shops and also has a lot of history. These town and more are part of central Florida and I believe would be of great interest for up coming videos of "Hidden Small Towns in Central Florida". As you would travel north on SR 441 heading towards Ocala there are a number of towns that might just fit your requirements for hidden small towns. Just a thought for you to capture more of the small hidden town experience of central Florida.
    Let me know your thoughts on this, okay?
    Bill

    • @Dallas_K
      @Dallas_K 2 года назад +1

      Spring Hill is not a pleasant place. Full of New Yorkers... ugh!!!

    • @billb.5887
      @billb.5887 2 года назад +1

      @@Dallas_K You got that RIGHT!!!!!!!!!

  • @robertjean659
    @robertjean659 2 года назад +3

    Great video, Adam. These are the type of vids I like, looking around small towns seeing the real USA. 👍👍🇦🇺🇦🇺

  • @ashleyyoung952
    @ashleyyoung952 2 года назад +2

    Another lovely historical trip round the back roads of Florida. I do this myself when I’m in Florida. Great to see something other than the tourist trail.

  • @jayburrell
    @jayburrell 2 года назад +2

    Loving this content great looking at the rural Florida

  • @TripNWithRed
    @TripNWithRed 2 года назад +9

    I love these out of parks experience. We really like the smaller surrounding towns near Orlando. We've only done a little exploring so this was really fun.

  • @00Mandy00
    @00Mandy00 2 года назад +2

    I love to take little road trips myself. You do such a good job getting the feel.

  • @marywegrzyn506
    @marywegrzyn506 2 года назад +2

    Wow, that old Fire Truck is beautiful !!!! I was born the same year it was made !!!

  • @movingkindaslow
    @movingkindaslow 2 года назад +15

    Love these travel vlogs, Adam. Keep 'em coming!

  • @UnkleHeavy
    @UnkleHeavy 2 года назад +3

    I loved all the stuff on display in Fort Meade, especially that old crank-start tractor! I’m sure if it could talk, it would have some stories to tell! That local just chilling and enjoying a cigar on a nice day, that’s the life man!!!

  • @voyager0156
    @voyager0156 2 года назад +4

    I enjoy the off the beaten path adventures! Your backroad adventures are always enjoyable! The murals are wonderful. Forgotten towns have a history that I like to research. Thank you!

  • @leahandra77
    @leahandra77 2 года назад +2

    Love the old architecture. Wish it was maintained and utilized more .

  • @mgratk
    @mgratk 2 года назад +2

    Great video! Love these little slices of country that I'd otherwise never, ever get to see. Your road trip and small town videos are my favorites. Thanks Woo!

  • @tonyagesek3306
    @tonyagesek3306 2 года назад +8

    Good morning Adam, loving your adventures & catching up on some of your older vidoes with Carpetbagger, I have laughed quite a bit. 😆🥰

    • @TheDailyWoo
      @TheDailyWoo  2 года назад +10

      Always fun hanging out with Jacob

    • @tonyagesek3306
      @tonyagesek3306 2 года назад

      We have loads of Americana here in Kershaw, SC. Love small towns.

  • @keishlaspivey6157
    @keishlaspivey6157 2 года назад +2

    Awesome, absolutely love these videos. Have you ever done a video on farmers markets in Florida?
    Thank you for sharing 🍂🍁
    GOD BLESS

  • @susanholcomb
    @susanholcomb 2 года назад +3

    Adam, you took me back home today. Haven't seen it in over twenty years.

  • @norbfio1
    @norbfio1 2 года назад +1

    I love it!! Always like stopping in the "out of the way" places on road trips! What a simpler time & beautiful architecture. Nothing better than finding these hidden treasures! Thanks for sharing!

  • @dlnipper
    @dlnipper Год назад +1

    many thanks for sharing your sojourns, as a native st. petersburger, i can safely believe you are helping redefine florida man! (for the better)live long & prosper☯️

  • @janeclay9684
    @janeclay9684 2 года назад +2

    That was so interesting. What a beautiful church and so well maintained. : )

  • @gregorymotta6628
    @gregorymotta6628 2 года назад +4

    Love your trips thru the back roads. I share your passion for the architecture as well. I’m thinking that structure in Highland Park was pro shop for the golf course. Checked on its history and back in the day it was truly a Mecca for the golfing community. Several years back it’s landlords tried to give it a go but sadly we’re not able to resurrect it. Safe travels Woo 👍👍

  • @tinak6031
    @tinak6031 2 года назад +2

    I grew up in Highland Park, CA. I always love hearing about other Highland Parks across the country

    • @MikeX3000
      @MikeX3000 2 года назад +1

      That is funny.

  • @melissajensen3166
    @melissajensen3166 2 года назад +3

    I love your backroads adventures. If your dad was with you he would have a story about something he saw in each town. Even if he had not been there. I just love that. Words from the wise!

  • @Misc_Anthony
    @Misc_Anthony 2 года назад +2

    @TheDailyWoo I love these backroad videos that you've been doing lately. I always appreciate when you get out of the parks and show off some classic Americana... I always find it fascinating that you find buildings in the middle of nowhere that have been abandoned for years, yet are still standing and have never been torn down. Keep up the good work!

  • @patriciarussell1576
    @patriciarussell1576 2 года назад +2

    So much appreciate these types of vlogs. Thank you.

  • @brunswicksucks
    @brunswicksucks 2 года назад +2

    I really enjoy these back roads. Thank you for sharing and keep them coming.

  • @kenwelch198
    @kenwelch198 2 года назад +2

    It's my understanding that the bags on the young fruit trees are #1 to keep bugs and deer from eating the new growth and to keep bees from pollinating the blossoms until the tree is strong enough to support the weight of the fruit.

  • @cowboy87smith3
    @cowboy87smith3 2 года назад +2

    Thank you for sharing these old communities that time seems to be from a different time. Also enjoy the movie/television locations, them Park vides and walk though you past and I hope you are able keep the excellent work up for years to come no matter what you face.

  • @gregsvlogshow
    @gregsvlogshow 2 года назад +2

    Love exploring small towns too!! Thanks, Adam!

  • @eveningmistcreations8960
    @eveningmistcreations8960 2 года назад +2

    I currently live near the area you are exploring here. Some places I haven't even explored yet. Thank you for showing me what I've been missing.

  • @theirishhammer9108
    @theirishhammer9108 2 года назад +1

    What a great drive! I love doing things like this on my own. You get away with your thoughts. Find new things. What a fun day!

  • @b3877896
    @b3877896 2 года назад +2

    Great VLOG, Adam. Keep up the good work. Thanks for posting your back road travels. Love it!
    Best regards, Lloyd

  • @guardianangel1441
    @guardianangel1441 2 года назад +1

    We took back roads to get from Bradenton back to kissimmee last summer...the phosphate mines blew my son's mind and the little towns we found really interesting. So, I really love this video.

  • @follkiej
    @follkiej 2 года назад +2

    I love these trips!! Thanks Adam! Those birds are huge!!

  • @davidlipski863
    @davidlipski863 2 года назад +2

    Hi Adam, watching from the UK really enjoy these adventures that show the real America very sad to see so much abandoned though. Keep up the good videos they are really worth watching.👏👏👍👍

  • @donnytucker
    @donnytucker 2 года назад +4

    I love the back roads of Florida. Especially when you see an old dilapidated barn or house.

  • @dottiegillespie8067
    @dottiegillespie8067 2 года назад +3

    Good morning Mr Woo! Thank you this is a great week ! I love your adventure trips so much. Take care.

  • @writer5974
    @writer5974 2 года назад +1

    The back road of America are some of your best films!

  • @peterdufosse461
    @peterdufosse461 2 года назад +2

    Aaahhhhh. That’s the stuff Adam. Welcome back (to my viewing rotation) :) ❤️

  • @powdylips
    @powdylips 2 года назад +2

    Following along on all your adventures, explorations and everything else. Feels good to just relax after work and enjoy your videos.

  • @marywojcicki6904
    @marywojcicki6904 2 года назад +1

    My dad moved us to this part of Florida the year Disney opened. We came from north New Jersey so it was a culture shock for me a young teen. He became one of the head administrators for one of the big phosphate mines. I did however learn to love this part of Florida. My dad was actually ask to name a lake on the property owned by US Agrichem so it could be properly put on the map. He named it after my mom and it’s hidden by Fort Meade. I left the area in the late 80’s. Your lovely video brings me back home for sure. Thanks so much for sharing this with all to see. God bless.