Hidden gems: The Hotel Jacaranda in Avon Park

Stepping into The Hotel Jacaranda in Avon Park is like stepping back in time. Many residents call The Hotel Jacaranda the jewel of downtown Avon Park. After two years of construction, the hotel opened in 1926. South Florida State College purchased the hotel in the late 1980s. Thanks to easy railroad access, Avon Park was known as a vacation destination in the early 20th Century. It became so popular that it needed a grand hotel to support the tourism needs. The Restaurant at The Hotel Jacaranda serves both lunch and dinner. Check their website, www.hoteljac.com, for hours and to book a room.
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[@Blindy_Sama]

Yep my hometown....

[@willbygosh4887]

The Ramon Theater in Frostproof Florida is a hidden gem.

[@Moneypower572]

Best thing I did was move out this city move to Hallandale Beach a big growing city In business and communities and am close to Miami.

[@willbygosh4887]

Should check out Frostproof Florida not far from Avon Park,another hidden gem.

[@MexicanCrusader]

I walked passed that hotel everyday to get to school for 2 years and didn't even know it was a hotel💀

[@mula7838]

Thought it was some fancy food place for 9 years

[@Stink780]

Same