Florida Roadside Attractions & Abandoned Places Along US Highway 41 - Dunnellon & Rainbow River

On today’s episode of Florida Roadside Attractions & Abandoned Places we pick back up along US Highway 41 in Dunnellon, Florida. Rainbow Springs State Park & the Rainbow River are the main and world famous attractions in Dunnellon. Let’s see what else this old Florida roadside town has to offer. There is much ahead!
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[@MarkyMouse]

I love the giant Giraffe and the Blues Brothers in the middle of nowhere. Cool video. I enjoyed it. 😊👍🏻

[@TheRaynmanvb]

I have lived in FL for over 30 years and every one of your videos I watch I learn something new about Florida. Tampa J I love u keep it up and be safe my friend .

[@voyager0156]

The brick-domed buildings along US 41, north of Dunnellon are charcoal kilns built in the 1950s and used for Blackjack oak that grew near Romeo, FL. The smoke from these kilns caused visibility issues for local road. Unused since the 1960s. a different company uses the site for a different charcoal processing plant.

[@moviejohn75]

Love the intro drive

[@sherryosborn5583]

Love you and thank you

[@beewalsh1603]

If no one has ever told you, I really like your cinema techniques. I know it takes time.

[@TampaJay]

Thank you Bee I appreciate you saying that and taking notice. I really try to keep the camera steady and keep the audio as clean as possible. I made this video, edited it, and then put it out in 8 hrs total. ( edited in the Williston McDonalds parking lot) Sometimes my weekends are the only time I have to create, so I’m constantly trying to find the right occasions and moments to go on down my check list as far as what I want to explore. It’s a fun time making videos and I appreciate you and everyone who watches. Thank you so much :)

[@beewalsh1603]

@@TampaJay It definitely shows. One of my fav is when you strategically place the camera somewhere well thought out and then walk into the scene. It makes it crazy interesting to watch. 🏞🏆🏆🏆🏆

[@TampaJay]

bee walsh those are always fun shots to make thank you so much glad you enjoy them 🙏

[@Michiganderman71]

Loved this bro

[@TampaJay]

Thank you buddy

[@KLEARSKITHEKREEPER]

😎

[@vincentappleby9521]

I enjoyed the tour Jay great video. 🙂👍

[@brain8484]

Tampa Jay is the boss of Florida

[@Alexanderleviton]

Charcoal kilns are those some structures. way back in the day from when pioneer charcoal was doing their thing.

[@TampaJay]

That’s so cool! Thank you for letting me know and thanks for watching my friend

[@Alexanderleviton]

@@TampaJay I've been driving Florida back roads for the last 10 years. trying to appreciate all this splendor before it's gone.

[@davemesker9600]

I think they are charcoal kilns, or dryers, at least that's what I was told a while back about 20 years ago.

[@AverytheCubanAmerican]

The long poem is fitting for a river with a long name like that. The Blues Brothers are there too? Awesome

[@user-sz9oo3sc4y]

I learned to swim at the KP hole in the 60s

[@noelbiggs6692]

Next time ur in Dunnellon, u should try some amazing fried chicken @ The Front Porch Restaurant and Pie Shop. They have delicious, reasonably priced southern fare.

[@voyager0156]

going to Dunnellon again this week for a short trip. will check out the trail head and love the historic district.

[@marypettyfer4640]

💥💯👍👏👌your editing is just 👌

[@TampaJay]

Thank you so much Mary

[@matthood7905]

I'm in the process of trying to buy a house in Dunnellon. This Video got me really got me excited!

[@captainblind3690]

Beautiful field

[@TampaJay]

It was beautiful out there very peaceful

[@moviejohn75]

Awesome blues Brothers statues I saw some like that on a guys porch about a hr from where I live

[@TomBTerrific]

Not a fan of the front porch. Don’t understand why some people like it so much.

[@sonjalocke7323]

I’m a Floridian and I love this state! Always something random and fun! Good job!

[@TampaJay]

Thanks Sonja! I love Florida too. Always something fun to do

[@Living_EDventures]

Some pretty awesome places buddy.

[@TampaJay]

Thank you Ed :)

[@Corgis175]

Super video and the giraffe.

[@TampaJay]

Thanks Arleen that guy was cool

[@tylerrjohnson68]

Morristown rooting hole was the best back in the day

[@birdnest5814]

You are a soul man, indeed! That sign by the giraffe was just for you 😂 Fun little trip. Thanks 💕👍😊

[@TampaJay]

Thank you my friend I just had to sing that song lol

[@mustangcindy1303]

Those structures are what remains of the charcoal kilns belonging to the Pioneer Charcoal Company now owned by Donau Carbon US LLC. They used to be in a little town called Romeo that no longer exists.

[@joep4235]

dang it TJ, now I want a giant giraffe in my backyard !!!!!! stop putting ideas in my head :-) ha ha ha thanks so much for the vid !!!!!

[@TampaJay]

That guy was cool and he’s a doctor! Thanks Joe

[@scarystardust5175]

I love these random roadside trips. You got to see the Blues Brothers and a giraffe. I’d say that’s a good day!

[@TampaJay]

It was a good day thank you so much Bridget :)

[@sandrapachecomejia4517]

Awesome video!! 🚂🚂🤭🤭🤭

[@TampaJay]

Thank you Sandra :)

[@Cat-nq1ez]

Nice Trip again and really crazy to see how mother nature is get the road back again.............

[@peanutswerve]

My mom had a shop near the blue brothers statue it was called my new old chair but I think it got by Annie Johnson thrift store

[@lbabytutorials4852]

My dad is the Mayor of Dunnellon he Works diligently every day in the City hall u just saw. Dunnellon is a gem 💎 Unfortunately too many people are finding out about it, the Springs and everything else that Dunnellon has to offer and people are moving there like crazy, during the summer you can hardly paddle through the rainbow thousands of people tubbing. Dunnellon was once Florida’s best kept secret due to the internet humans are destroying it

[@MoviemaniaNick]

Nice road trip jay! I liked the giraffe. I am enjoying these vlogs.

[@johnroot4886]

I absolutely love the roadside and off the beaten path videos, Ben to Dunellon a few times, nice town. Have a great weekend my friend and thanks for the cool videos.

[@harryp1665]

Very cool, love seeing all the stuff along the road.

[@kevinsunderman4432]

Love it! Keep up the good work! Excellent Job Jay!!! :)

[@TampaJay]

Thanks so much dude :)

[@clydepace9203]

Thanks for making an informative video, instead of a video of you just driving down the road.

[@KrisK]

Great video 👍. enjoyed the outing

[@TampaJay]

Thank you so much Kris

[@beewalsh1603]

I dont know if you've done Dunedin? If you have pls lmk. If not, you know its a cool place. There was also a hotel w a hot springs inside of it and the pool also had warm mineral springs. It was somewhere at the end of the downtown street that looks like an old fashioned Main Street w a park across the road.

[@bonniemank8845]

How cool is the Blues Brothers being there T.J.? Just that right there is worth the trip. Really loved this trip. Gets better and better

[@colinwithey1906]

Loving this

[@TampaJay]

Colin Withey thank you

[@marypettyfer4640]

Hello Tampa 🙋‍♀️😘

[@marypettyfer4640]

Really enjoyed thankyou soooooo much 🙂🙂

[@TampaJay]

Mary Pettyfer I’m glad you enjoyed it Mary thank you so much

[@bernardofitzpatrick5403]

Awesome vid, man! nice old time place. Tube must be fun. :D Great to be out in the country ! Getting out is dope!

[@justgetthere3595]

Nice.

[@minutemark]

So, according to that poem, the river flows North rather than South. Is that true? I didn't know that tequila was made from blue agave. Perhaps we can call the giraffe Roy--short for ROYGBIV (Red, Orange, Yellow, Green, Blue, Indigo, Violet)--the colors in the rainbow (fitting for his home of Rainbow River). Alright, I'll hold you to it (the Alabama roadside attractions). Thanks, Jay!

[@TampaFanatic1]

Great video, job well done! So many places like Citrus Springs across our great state that were started in a day and age where there were so many land grabs like Port St Lucie, Cape Coral and Port Charlotte.... . Blues Brothers statue is ****ing cool! Thanks for putting your videos up Jay! They are really entertaining! North Central FL (Gainesville/Ocala) is a nice place, perhaps when my daughter finishes college at FSU and me and my wife finally get to retire, we might choose north of Tampa as the spot to relocate! Lots of places to explore in FLA for sure but if you decide to do Valdosta I am sure it will be fun as well. Be safe everyone!

[@TampaJay]

TampaFanatic1 thank you buddy

[@donnaj5464]

I love your roadside attraction videos! those houses in Dunnellen were so cute! Thank you for all your videos! Your doing a great job! 👍

[@TampaJay]

Thank you Donna they are so fun to make

[@narindersalick6594]

This video reminds me of “AdamtheWoo & The DailyWoo”

[@sarahlee2837]

If you take a screenshot it'll last longer 😉 bahahaaha I love the beginning of video..we were like "meanwhile back in Florida, 1920" funny how there are so many old dirt roads around...love that

[@TampaJay]

It’s so true tho hahah It lasts a lot longer. Thank you so much Sarah

[@beewalsh1603]

I went on vacation there in, July 2020 and both places were closed to capacity in the a.m. Its not organized well because once the parking lot was 50% full they shut down entrance for the rest of the day. They are losing money because during the day people will leave but they dont let anyone else in.! It is a gorgeous place for water sports. Thanks for the video.

[@lbabytutorials4852]

Dunnellon is business is booming thousands of people are on the rainbow everyday through the summer. The internet leaked out a once best kept secret.

[@stephaniesqq]

Lol... I read it too and thought Carole Baskin.

[@JosephMorgan-bu4uh]

dont forget t stop my dames caves, passat gang

[@TampaJay]

Been inside there myself it was fun !

[@marypettyfer4640]

👌💥💯👍♥️

[@waltwynn-sandiegonorthcoun8475]

Shared❗

[@TampaJay]

Thanks for sharing!

[@kevinsandells9933]

They made charcoal in them

[@TampaJay]

Thanks Kevin you’re awesome

[@zakkmon123]

👍🏻

[@andrewbaranowski78]

Stay safe buddy !!

[@TampaJay]

Thanks dude

[@George-nn8ui]

I would like to buy some land around there and open an air B and B. A tiny home to start, are there any regulations for tiny homes?

[@andrewbaranowski78]

Grain or sugar storage

[@waltwynn-sandiegonorthcoun8475]

👍😎👍

[@johnnycopus211]

Love the video, drone footage would be interesting 🤔

[@TampaJay]

That would be nice I’ve actually been looking into Drones lately. Thank you so much Johnny

[@dascogames8013]

wassup good video even tho i havent seen it yet

[@Silverhorse32]

What camera do you film with? Also what software do yo edit with?

[@TampaJay]

Canon 80d iMovie

[@naybur74]

perhaps while your BEE BOPING around out there here in Florida, we'll bump into each other, you have already been here in Gainesville for your Tom Petty vlog, so maybe.

[@marypettyfer4640]

Are they yurts?we have similar things people stay at for b@b glampling?

[@TomBTerrific]

It developed Jay . Just not completely.

[@key8354]

Um...you were almost to my town. So close to Gainesville!

[@TampaJay]

Really close dude! Getting closer

[@caseynorman20xx]

Did you already come through gainesville?

[@andrewbaranowski78]

Omg buy the Baskins house and turn it into Free Exotic Joe Headquarters

[@TampaJay]

Haha

[@Drumbuoy545]

Actually those structures are where they used to take all the unsuspecting KZbin videoographers who would come into town there and pester the locals in search of The Blues Brothers (who actually live in Chicago) and lop their heads off. Then they would throw their dead bodies in those round structures and leave the doors open all night and let the Chupacabras who live in the woods around there come in and feast on their carcasses until there were only skeletons left!! Did I mention that's Jason Vorhees's home town?? You better get outta there dude! We actually did a canoe trip down the Peace River years ago which was nice but waaay too many gators all over the place sizing you up as a possible snack on the way through. No way you'd get me in an inflatable tube going down any of those rivers around those parts. 👹💀