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

[@TheDailyWoo]

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

[@govols100]

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

[@ginnyprince1590]

Thank you

[@maureenb1109]

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]

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

[@stuckinmopro8533]

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]

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.

[@ashleywallace1165]

Sand hill cranes can bite me... 14:02

[@MyDayOff]

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]

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.

[@bellab2889]

Well said. I feel the same 👍

[@cowgirl_in_pink_pearls]

Agreed!

[@NOLADEEJ]

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

[@TheDailyWoo]

Agreed . It’s the best

[@rstefanie2622]

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

[@lindatannock]

@@rstefanie2622 omg! 😳😔

[@peterdufosse461]

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

[@Cheeseburger.Launch.Sequence]

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

[@bobo3034]

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.

[@LarryKirkendall]

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.

[@hectoribarra4466]

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]

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

[@LeAnimal65]

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

[@rhondaz356]

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

[@DianaLynne-27]

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.

[@alexsandrakelly7586]

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

[@TheDailyWoo]

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

[@captainscentsible1811]

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

[@lindatannock]

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!

[@susansmith5699]

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.

[@TheDailyWoo]

Thanks Susan

[@marywegrzyn506]

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

[@NerdEpix]

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

[@emilytallman5303]

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]

It’s a great little town . Thanks for watching

[@peterdufosse461]

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

[@Karen-zi3tl]

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

[@jenniferholloway3719]

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!

[@JPFalcononor]

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

[@robertmoore2049]

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

[@GlenFord1]

Background adventures are literally my favourite ATW shows

[@JP2837]

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

[@smspirate]

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

[@georgedimele8595]

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]

Been there a few times . A beautiful spot

[@BlkRamGuy]

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.

[@peggycoleman7506]

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

[@cynthiaabbott1945]

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

[@marywegrzyn506]

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.

[@toddventure]

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]

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

[@sarahs2352]

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

[@stillnessbetween5103]

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.

[@Del-Lebo]

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

[@jamesharper5545]

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

[@rondaduffey8730]

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 😪

[@norbfio1]

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!

[@tarahvenezia6312]

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

[@Valencenliberty]

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

[@TheDailyWoo]

Hope you have a good day

[@aidansnene4850]

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

[@bort1810]

I am so thankful to have found this channel!

[@TheDailyWoo]

Glad you did . I appreciate you’re interested

[@marywegrzyn506]

The inside of that train is really awesome !!!

[@kimberly9129]

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.

[@ThisIsTomsWorld]

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

[@mgratk]

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!

[@voyager0156]

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!

[@kxrv6629]

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

[@Misc_Anthony]

@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!

[@movingkindaslow]

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

[@marywojcicki6904]

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.

[@ferg1680]

🔥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..👍🏻

[@jodiemenelaos5474]

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

[@gmoneyonenine]

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

[@stuckinmopro8533]

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

[@racca1411]

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[@darthbahz]

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.

[@tonyagesek3306]

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

[@TheDailyWoo]

Always fun hanging out with Jacob

[@tonyagesek3306]

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

[@wendyb457]

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!

[@angiedillman6251]

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

[@ddylla85]

Bleachers for a gazebo and a memorial shed, made me chuckle. I love that you're creating a record of small town America. God Bless you Mr. Woo

[@sandyb.5287]

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

[@Project-Jaden]

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

[@christophermcdonald6936]

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 !!!

[@jennifermills6520]

I live not to far lake Wales Florida i live in Winter Haven Florida and my grandma live there and I love her telling us her child hood home and yes the train 🚂 still runs there thank you for showing this i miss my grandma and good old times

[@reneejohnson9816]

I teach at the high school in Ft. Meade. Thanks for highlighting the city.

[@ashleyyoung952]

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.

[@powdylips]

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

[@darylturcott]

I drove from Bradenton to West Palm 2 weeks ago. Took back roads so I could see small town Florida.

[@sdog551]

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

[@robertjean659]

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

[@cjcadventures]

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 👍🎃

[@b3877896]

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

[@racer193wr]

I've been watch for a long time and love all of your travels... I was a wanderer in my younger days. But I ended up sick back in 03 and disabled by 05. Because of this I can't really travel far from my perch, with your library I get to travel all over... thank you very much.

[@dianapearson1771]

Yep. Fun ride, Adam!! Thanks for taking us along!!!

[@cowboy87smith3]

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.

[@patriciarussell1576]

So much appreciate these types of vlogs. Thank you.

[@rhondaschroeder1230]

I lived in Lake Wales but now in Winter Haven. Thank you for posting this. When you see this daily, I think you tend to take it for granted. It's nice to see it through someone else's eye.

[@dlnipper]

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☯️

[@dottiegillespie8067]

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

[@davidlipski863]

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.👏👏👍👍

[@00Mandy00]

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

[@darthbulls6016]

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

[@lynnelovett8999]

Loving these series of vlogs Mr. Adam. Just enjoy seeing these forgotten small towns. Be safe and well in your adventures and travels.

[@stuartrn74]

Absolutely awesome vlog....these road trips are fantastic. I love seeing the different areas and seeing the history. Stay safe and much love.

[@karlastone3361]

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]

Agreed . It’s everywhere

[@melissajensen3166]

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!

[@theirishhammer9108]

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!

[@follkiej]

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

[@joelevans7844]

I enjoy your trips taking the backroads of small towns in America.I enjoy Disney adventures but my favorite is what you did today.I enjoy what you do.

[@UnkleHeavy]

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!!!

[@jayburrell]

Loving this content great looking at the rural Florida

[@kimberlyshalaby1134]

I like seeing memories & different things from yesteryear too!

[@adventureswithjose9739]

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.

[@guardianangel1441]

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.

[@richardmabeypresents7830]

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

[@bruceuhland8]

I really enjoy your backroad adventures.

[@mikep.9565]

That was awesome, thanks for taking us along for the ride

[@TheDailyWoo]

No problem thank you for watching

[@susanholcomb]

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

[@TaylorMMontgomery]

Loooove your back road videos keep them coming!!!

[@janeclay9684]

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

[@summerbreeze3090]

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

[@debkrutsch6197]

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

[@davie941]

hi adam , another great adventure again , really liked some of those old places , that was very interesting thank you adam 😃

[@johnrogers6291]

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.

[@B82828]

Something so relaxing about just browsing these little towns

[@TheDailyWoo]

A great feeling

[@broseph56]

@@TheDailyWoo The house on the abandoned golf course was the clubhouse for the golfers