Forgotten Small Towns In Florida Off Hwy 17 - Empty Places & Hidden Gems On Backroads / Sunday Drive

Small Towns In Florida

[@TheDailyWoo]

Instagram - AdamTheWooATW A really enjoyable drive up Hwy 17. Best part is I’d never stopped in most these little towns before. Love little hidden communities

[@Big_Erm]

We live in Port charlotte and take this way up to disney/universal a couple times a month. Like it better then 75/4 route. Just wish there was a way to go through davenport/celebration instead of having to deal with I4

[@SandraJane82]

Fort Ogden/Arcadia is my home town... I'm up in GA now but visit family there all the time

[@geniushisfriends1260]

Agree

[@amytraveltrails8735]

My favorite thing about your videos is you don’t complain you don’t rant and rave 🤣you just go about your business and explore and try to find interesting things🥰

[@TheDailyWoo]

I rant and rave on occasion . I’m human like anyone else

[@BeingMe23]

I could watch these types of videos every day!

[@5000ballsack]

I respect nailing your own flaws.Your a good man!​@@TheDailyWoo

[@mwroberts79]

I agree. He’s almost like Mr. Rogers in a sense. It’s like he creates a world within our world if that makes sense. He doesn’t bring current events or politics into the videos. With the “backroads & small towns” vids it’s easy to get lost in them. I really enjoy them.

[@ogsquatch1798]

These backroad videos are appreciated more than you know. I’m a local here in Orlando and it’s always nice to see areas I am not used to, makes me want to go out and explore the unknown 🤠

[@GM-wr4nx]

You’re pulling me back Woo. Love these small towns and forgotten places. Brings me back to your beginning👌

[@TheDailyWoo]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@MrMetalminded]

Great video Adam. Honestly, these are the videos you do I enjoy the most. That's not saying I don't enjoy your others, but small towns off the beaten path and abandoned places are among my favorite.

[@TheDailyWoo]

Thank you . I really enjoy doing them as well

[@MrMetalminded]

@@TheDailyWoo you're welcome!!

[@pezzychaos]

Love seeing these random bits of florida I won't ever get to see myself. I know so much random stuff about back towns of America . All your fault after the many years of watching your vlogs.

[@ARATHERLARGEMAN]

The crows timing was impeccable. Lol

[@summerz8867]

🐦‍⬛👀🍃

[@dabprod]

I think he paid the crow.

[@dabprod]

I think he paid the crow.

[@mustangcindy1303]

The building at 32:04 was not a jail but rather the Green Hotel that was built in 1925. Then later on it served as a train station. Now it is just basically abandoned which is sad.

[@FireLeyNyx]

I remember it being like a juvenile detention center at one point. Not for very long though.

[@mustangcindy1303]

@@FireLeyNyx Ok but originally it was built as a hotel. I knew from looking at it when I saw it in the past when driving through Bowling Green and looking it up to verify. There is another hotel in Dunedin called the Fenway that is built with the same architectural style just much larger.

[@FireLeyNyx]

@@mustangcindy1303 yes it was and it still looks so cool. When we were driving down south all the time when I was a kid I always loved that building.

[@grace-point]

That building was a juvenile detention for awhile.

[@theathjr]

Adam this backroads style of exploration is a great part of your channel. Thank you for sharing.

[@toddsimpson9164]

As a former #trucker (now driving buses at Walt Disney World), I used to deliver items to the nearby WalMart distribution center, or when I drove tanker, picked up/delivered citrus juice to the plant outside town. I always enjoyed seeing these small towns compared with the hustle and bustle of Orlando.

[@styxfan4022]

Enjoyed the back roads small town vibes thanks for bringing us along.

[@jhngh411]

It's truly a shame to see so many empty storefronts in these downtowns that will never have a purpose again. All that you have is to imagine what they used to be and the people who worked there and who they used to help.

[@iamdigbick4675]

Its crazy the Dichotomy that exists in Florida. Between the overcrowding, and the desolation. It is especially crazy when it exist on the same road just a few miles apart.

[@TheDailyWoo]

It is . Super compact then nothingness

[@szandor1214]

With how things are currently going over there in Florida...those gaps will be filled in shortly.

[@GregsGameRoom]

It’s a microcosm of America. A lot of high density cities separated by empty areas.

[@genageeraert8039]

That happens in lots of places

[@jellylegsbutch7482]

I know a guy that had a dickotomy…

[@naybur74]

don't understand why we haven't seen this type of traveling already, been wondering when would see this type of content again, enjoyed it, like seeing an old friend.

[@billyurkovich2095]

We very much enjoyed this video …. Having lunch and taking a relaxing ride with you on the welcoming back roads of florida …. Doesn’t get any better than that … please share more of these with us

[@imarsden1972]

Thank you for the mix of content Adam, it's appreciated. Your Spring training time is like our soccer pre-season in England. It's probably my favourite time of the season with the optimism of the new players joining and the absence of the inevitable crushing disappointment of defeats in the regular season!

[@TheDailyWoo]

Glad you enjoy it. I try to mix it up , don’t always succeed but I attempt

[@bambikiller338]

Try and make it to Palatka and eat at angels florida’s oldest diner. Since your headed north, they got good onion rings.

[@TheDailyWoo]

Palatka is a great little town . Been a while since I’ve been there

[@robertmoore2049]

@@TheDailyWooHi, Adam! 😊 The Ravine Gardens State Park in Palatka is Beautiful 🤩! Have you ever been there? By the way, I love that diner! Delicious one pound burger! 🍔

[@christophermcdonald6936]

i love , love , love the back roads videos, its like going to a place or places that time forgot sometimes , and trying picture what things might of been ♥️😊👍

[@johnrogers6291]

Hurray for the ‘small town exploration’ episode…always Great in my estimation. Thanks Adam, you the man!🎉

[@MrOrlandobob2]

Wonderful Walking and talking

[@MyBackyardScience]

That was a gold mine of small town goodness today! 😀

[@user-ss8qg1ud2h]

Thank you for these videos! Really love how you pay attention to these little towns that otherwise would be unknown to many.

[@roundtable5626]

Thank you for the Old Florida byways videos. Always a favorite!

[@GregsGameRoom]

Worst Arnold ever? You mean BEST Arnold ever! You make me laugh every time! 😅

[@kellybarless90]

I Crack up every time he does Abraham Lincoln 😂

[@TheDailyWoo]

Thanks dude

[@kenpalmer985]

Great fr sure

[@sayitskay]

I love these sort of videos. Seeing the places and animals on the back roads. ❤️❤️😍😍

[@sherrie-deejenkins6504]

Thank you Adam for all your videos. These are my favorites. The back roads of America.

[@ck4426]

I absolutely love your small town walk and talks!!!! Keep them coming please and thank you!!!!!!❤

[@jennyf6446]

Always fascinating to watch your backroads videos ! ❤

[@mwroberts79]

Hey Adam, I’m sure I’ll tell you again before the year is over, but I wanted to thank you for all of the time and work you’ve put into making the videos over the years. I really appreciate it. I’ve always thought of your work as being like the Anthony Bourdain of KZbin travel and exploration. You bring out the best of people and places. Your positivity is much appreciated.

[@debragundlach1749]

Love these very interesting vlogs, Adam. And spring training too. Big fan,Debra 🤗

[@dankohlmeier6081]

That crow had perfect timing. "It's like something out of a horror film." Caw! Caw!

[@krislane7549]

Across the street exactly where dollar general is the house my wife was brought home to after being born used to sit. Cool seeing Adam go though areas close to me

[@dolfan29]

Adam don’t forget your 192 series! Been looking forward to that stretch beyond Kissimmee. Thanks!

[@nancyannrhinehart4718]

Thank you for a great tour around your state.

[@gregc3912]

Enjoy these videos very much. All for you doing more.

[@cindyhenning7832]

I’m loving the small town road trips you do. The history amazes me

[@eileenashe4775]

Awesome Adam so off the beaten path.....thanks for showing many post offices I work for the USPS right in my wheelhouse

[@PsychoAudio667]

Great video Adam. I think that car on the lift was a 70's model Chevy NOVA. I also believe the item on the floor of that pump room was a comercial biscuit cutter. Never know what you're going to 👀. That is why you gotta watch the whole video. 😎👍

[@leonmalett4189]

Love these types of vlogs the park vlogs are amazing but these vlogs are so informative and such a great way for people who don't live in Florida to learn things about the places that we can't otherwise see Thank You kindly Sir 😊

[@Mszahnclass95]

Awesome 😎 t shirt Adam .my favorite episodes of yours small out of the way towns an country roads .

[@samking4179]

Great video! Love the small "time capsule" town tours. Looking forward to more videos like these!

[@Jen_endless_summer_life]

Love the attention to details. Really enjoyed this video.

[@matthewfarmer2520]

Good morning to u Adam. Nice house 🏡 in the beginning of this video, like that your doing back roads again, awesome 😎👍 take care my friend.📸

[@rhondaz356]

I absolutely love this type of video, Adam... sooo enjoyable, no matter your means of transport. THANK YOU.👏🏻😁👏🏻👏🏻

[@smspirate]

LOVE these backroads trips! I moved back to FL after being gone 40 years. THESE places are the FL I remember from the 60's & 70's. THEY feel like home. WHAT in the world happened to this place?

[@dabprod]

Time.

[@Sam-02024]

Thanks for the drive around! Seeing the Road Atlas brought me back in time 😎

[@TheKat1959]

That is not just a vine. That’s a type of Cactus, that is referred to as a variety of Vine Cactus that produces both flowers and fruit. Loves to grow on trees like you showed us. Love when you take leisurely travels such as this. See some places I’ve visited and many places we’ve yet to visit. Thank you for sharing this with us all. 🌎❤️😊

[@CCcastro336]

Wow, thank you for sharing this. I love little towns like this those buildings are all amazing the courthouse and that pink building really cool.

[@davie941]

hi again Adam , yet another cool interesting Vlog , well done and thank you 😊

[@JohnMarston000]

I’ve followed your page for a minute now and ironically on this one, you started this video in front of an old house I drive past most days of the week 😂

[@briangilliver2197]

Excellent, loved every second

[@jamesacklin7261]

Good morning Adam, now this one i like, sloooooowly driving along the back roads.The town of Arcadia looks nice and interesting.Take care from Universal Jamie.

[@wayneumbach9413]

I think these are my favorite videos!

[@KLEARSKITHEKREEPER]

Morning buddy..it's gonna be a great day

[@TheDailyWoo]

Indeed it is

[@dannfish]

I liked that trip, thanks for posting.

[@alliekuma4234]

These are my favorite vids to watch in the morning. The woman you spoke with sounded very kind, and I bet she knew some interesting stories too! I love stories from people who live outside the cities.

[@richardcrouse4644]

We enjoy zseeing the smaller parts of Florida. Many FLA videos are the big amusement parks. Keep up the good work!

[@johnrambo7630]

I thoroughly enjoy the small town videos

[@dnurse3237]

I enjoyed this video today. Nice job.

[@debbieparker5377]

Love these old town vids.

[@Czechbound]

That was excellent. Holy crap, that crow scared the bejesus out of me. And then a vulture ! Love these backroads explorations. Your curiosity and interest make you an excellent travel guide. And Ahnuld would like your impression

[@davidcooper7339]

More rural Florida Woo! Very Cool!

[@dabprod]

Love it. I grew up in central FL back in the 50's and 60's.

[@andreagreco4203]

Loved the carved statues! They were very cool to see.

[@MonstermindCEOBdclub]

classic Woo video . very nice. Thank You .

[@igavehimadollar3354]

Im from oz i really enjoy these videos of your amazing country keep em coming .Hope your doing great

[@larafan70]

Thanks for sharing personal history 😊

[@MEEPEES]

Thank you Adam... Cool stuff buddy. We love watching this stuff.

[@cspat1]

Adam my Dad lived in Fla. Orange city. I just loved this ride and sights today so fun. I mentioned my father because he would take us on small town tours in Fla. Thank you. You do this kind of video so well.

[@m.d.grimes1622]

That was fun, thanks.

[@selrod55]

Nice video Adam !!!!

[@catalinalomba7848]

Thank you for the tour. Interesting and sad to see abandoned businesses.

[@BrancyCDA]

Always love the small town stuff and sometimes I go to Google Maps and check out the rest of a town you show some highlights in, as I did in Homeland, wondering what the "industry" would be in a town so small and so devoid of businesses and saw the huge pallet manufacturer! I live in the biggest tricity area in North Idaho and our pallet guy is way smaller than that! Also, loved "The Inn", such a cool design and imagined it to be several sorts of business and sad to see it was just wasting away. Zillow listed it as a two bedroom two bath house of all things, but it seems as if that couldn't have been it's original use, hope someone can give us the history of it! Thanks for another off highway "driveabout" as I like to call them.

[@louiseshrewsbury5515]

Awesome video as usual. Are those... 🤣 love that use the atlas to show us your plans. Thanks, Adam, for sharing your life!

[@angelinainhollywoodland9023]

I am "Thumbs-up" 908 today! This was so good, the town reminded me of Port Richey, inland from Tarpon Springs (home of the sponge divers). Okay, Adam, early on in your video, when you showed the map: by where you were at Port Charlotte, one day, continue up to Sarasota and when you do, WOW!, stop by and emerse yourself in that which is the RINGLING, BARNUM AND BAILEY CIRCUS MUSEUM(!) Also on the property (which is lush and gorgeous and by a body of water) there is the original mansion of Mr. and Mrs. John and Mable Ringling. It is named the Ca- d'Zan and was the arc of living in the roaring 20's. There is also an art museum at the other end of the park which holds the couples fine art that rivals The Louve, I kid you not. Please video there one day, you should see it while upon this earth, Adam.

[@staceshopper555]

The 1998 movie of Great Expectations was filmed there at the Ringing Mansion too!

[@guykarafa5866]

Arcadia was cool , nice backroads trip !

[@georgeshambaugh3803]

Caboose my friend, not just a train car. Awesome videos.

[@brenttravis4665]

Really enjoyed this one, Adam! The Live Oak at Zolfo Springs is amazing. The plant growing on it is called Dog Tail Cactus, native to Mexico and Central America. Love these "Sunday drive" type videos. Reminds me of when my Dad would take us on similar outings way back when!

[@ariesapparel5944]

You were right down the Road from us. Hope you had a Nice Time Thanks for coming to our Small Town.

[@CocoBeach]

Love those Old Towns......

[@lisapolanski9379]

Adam is in fine form today. Good vlog today!

[@Julie-ms9ss]

Adam ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️. Great video.

[@berksrbify]

I wrecked my knee this morning and I am laid up in bed, so this adventure made me feel like I went somewhere. Quite Enjoyable.

[@frankmarullo228]

This is a awesome video ,, real life small town living. One day these places will be gone . I lived in ft. Lauderdale for 8 years back then it wasn't as busy as today . It crazy. THANK YOU FRANK FROM MONTANA....

[@LSGT5]

This is why I love Florida. Thanks for bringing us this.

[@joesherer6961]

Florida Gold by Adam the Woo, thanks for the tour Adam

[@Dan_Can226]

Watching you drive through Winter Haven made me think about Cypress Gardens. Have you been there recently? I live in the UK but use to love Cypress Gardens, not been there since 2006. I hear it is part of Lego Land now, i wonder how much of the gardens still exist? Love this vlog about the backroads of Florida. Very interesting.

[@davew4247]

The nooks, crannies and back roads of America....the Woo at his best!

[@Brunhildemaster]

My old stomping grounds... Florida. Two things I'm always looking for when visiting towns; bookstores and collectibles.

[@johnnymoran180]

Great stuff Adam, I have so much to see when I start staying winters down there this year!

[@Sparty-pi3jq]

I still use physical maps and trip tics every once in a while. Im glad im not alone in doing that! Great video as ususl Adam!

[@MrUmaguma]

Well done Woo...glad your back into the baseball scene. Go Royals!

[@barbaraschmidt5062]

That use to be a hotel back in the day in Bowling Green. Not a jail.

[@levcath13]

Enjoyed this, thanks❤

[@matthewsorensen2147]

Really enjoy those videos of old Fla.

[@anthonynash2899]

Great trip,👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👏👏🤠🇬🇧

[@themodsify]

I don't know how you got that crow to caw at that exact moment, but it was perfect! 😂

[@user-rovvt3]

compelling Wooandventure. the best as usual.

[@travissapp4961]

I've always like the small towns cool

[@BostonRho]

Relaxing video . I love this kinda ride . Around here we do this in Main . I think the fence is for guard dogs .

[@sharonatl]

Lot more interesting than Disney.. thanks

[@timgatz172]

Glad you enjoyed Punta Gorda. That’s my hometown and where I currently live now.