Top Things to See & Do in Micanopy, Florida

Between Gainesville to the north and Ocala to the south is Florida’s oldest inland town. Beneath a canopy of ancient live oak trees covered in Spanish moss is a community of just over 600 people we know today as Micanopy. In today's video, we explore the town's history and some of the best things to see and do when you're visiting.
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Wood & Swink Post Office & Community Store Podcast Episode:
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Timestamps:
00:00 Background
02:12 Intro
03:08 Cholokka Boulevard
04:37 Herlong Mansion
05:15 Micanopy Historic Cemetery
06:05 Cross Creek - Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings Home
06:46 The Yearling
07:24 Wood & Swink Store & Post Office
08:18 Paynes Prairie
09:31 Blue Highway
10:02 Wrap
10:42 Credits
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[@TheLloydChannel]

Thanks for this! This is my family hometown, since 1848. I love that others love it too! But you missed the Micanopy Museum. Come back!

[@christinaniemeyer993]

"I'm not eating barbeque from a gas station" became a stop on every trip down to the Florida Keys - I believe it's Pearl County Gas station/barbeque in Micanopy - unbelievably great!!!!!

[@lionfish3630]

I lived in a two story farmhouse here in Micanopy off a dirt road. I had an outdoor shower and bathroom! I lived there while attending college in Gainesville in the early 70's. It was nice and quiet and years later visiting it turned touristy and the farm house was torn down. It was beautiful with natural springs and an abundance of wildlife, very different today. Paynes prairie still very nice.

[@JimmyFloridatube]

I have lived around High Springs and Alachua Florida for about 27 years, raised my kids here. You should check out High Springs, Fort White and possibly Alachua. Fort White is home to the Itchetucknee Springs Sate Park and the tubing capitol of North Florida. We have the lovely Santa Fe River and lots of great springs like Ginnie Springs, Blue Springs. Poe Springs and lots more. From the Santa Fe River I can take a small boat and go up to the Itchetucknee River and springs, to Ginnie Springs etc., or I can go further to the Suwannee and all the way to the Gulf if I want. It's better in the summer when the springs are popular, but any time of year is nice up here in Fort White.

[@tesscot]

High Springs is awesome, too. I'm looking up Fort White and Alachua right now.

[@FloridaandBeyond]

I don't think we have ever been here before. I can't believe this is where Doc Hollywood was filmed. When we saw that movie years ago, I said I would love to live in a small town like that. We will definitely have to check it out. The bed and breakfast is beautiful! We love old cemeteries too. Great video!

[@comet1996]

My sister and her family own a farm just west of Micanopy. I enjoy visiting the town when I visit her. The town is charming and the people are kind and polite. Great video, thanks for sharing.

[@ChadGallivanter]

I’ve always thought that area would be a great place to live! Thanks for stopping by!!

[@sergevallieres6829]

As a Canadian snowbird, you do a great job vocally and nice videography, editing, etc. 90% of KZbinr/travel guides have an ego and their videos are amateur, etc. You are my 'go to guide'. 👍

[@ChadGallivanter]

Thanks Serge!

[@christinaniemeyer993]

Pearl Country Store - yes! I bring tupperware to get a lot and eat it for days!!!!!

[@pigybak]

good bbq at Pearl Country Store and BBQ.

[@chud327]

As always, very cool video... I just want to walk the streets see the old building and oaks...

[@RoadiewithRich]

I have driven past the town several times in the past for work purposes but I am going to have to go into the town for my channel purpose. I love the natural beauty and the seclusion. Another top quality video… thanks Chad

[@mikeglackin9661]

I live in Pennsylvania but have gone to Micanopy many times while being down there in the winter months! It's a really nice place to visit!!!

[@diannashuster5594]

The entire area is charming.

[@angelabarabas1659]

I love to visit micanopy. It is beautiful in culture,and antiques,landscape is lavish and people r friendly

[@debbiedriggers9861]

Great video! Only thing you missed was "Pearl's" BBQ.

[@lilfear]

shocked you didnt mention Pearls BBQ!

[@moldyteaproductions]

Micanopy /Mcintosh native here ❤

[@teresacosta5421]

My favorite town ever

[@christophermichael831]

river phoenix! Well i found it!

[@cherylberkey9056]

I'm a Florida girl and love your videos!

[@ChadGallivanter]

Thanks Cheryl!

[@janicesimerly9530]

Enjoyed this one I'd love to visit there seem to be very nice.

[@minimalista7762]

I'm surprised you didn't visit the enchanted pet cemetary, Garden of Love. Beautiful and meditative space

[@ChadGallivanter]

Next time!

[@pam2viph]

VERY well done! I think I need to take a road trip up there! maybe rent a cabin for the weekend! looks like it gets pretty chilly there, though!

[@maripeti4036]

Another great vlog, Chad!! What a beautiful place! Were hoping to get back to Northern FL in Feb-and going to see the Bison I put on my list!! ;) WOW that is beyond awesome. Ty for sharing. We'll be sure to try out the pizza place, too. Ty again` Happy New Year

[@ChadGallivanter]

Happy New Year Mari!

[@Zzus321]

There's more to see in Florida than the Mouse

[@raylane7056]

You missed Pearl County BBQ, one of my favorite hole in the wall BBQ spots.

[@jeffreyvanodenberg5288]

Doc Hollywood 😎

[@pigybak]

You found good old Micanopy…..

[@ChadGallivanter]

One of our favorites for years

[@moldyteaproductions]

Will you do one on Mcintosh ,FL.

[@ChadGallivanter]

We’ll add it to our list!

[@minimalista7762]

McIntosh really sends me back in time with it's railroad history and Victorian architecture.. just as quaint as Micanopy but different. I too would love for you to visit

[@pigybak]

Cafe Risqué is open???

[@RoadiewithRich]

Lol That’s the landmark off 75 so we remember to get off at that exit when I had to go to a prison to drop off a prisoner a time or two. Too funny pigybak!!!

[@ashmstng9922]

Pizza over the best BBQ. Bad choice. Pearl's Country store has the best BBQ, collard greens too banana pudding and more.

[@minimalista7762]

Yeah you can't experience Micanopy without eating at Pearls.. yummy bbq, cute little restaurant inside a gas station and interesting history

[@christinaniemeyer993]

Cafe Risque - see strippers and eat buffet - just don't stop at the hotel on the other side of the interstate - Guess they fixed that place up since I had the misfortune of staying there years ago..... They had a sign that if you had been in the room for 10 minutes, you couldn't get a refund - thought it was used as a prostitute hotel at the time......

[@fastwilly2001]

Are there any hog hunting guides around here?