The town of Florida, which has 656 inhabitants and seems to come out of a movie for these reasons
Some consider it to be the "oldest area in the interior of Florida." What makes this place so special.
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He is known as "the oldest town in inland Florida" and was founded in 1821. Its historic center preserves buildings from the 19th century and early 20th century, with a unique southern charm that makes this place so special. We are talking about Micanopy, a town in the United States that seems to be taken out of a movie, not in vain here was filmed Doc Hollywood (1991), starring Michael J. Fox.
According to data published by worldpopulationreview in 2025, Micanopy has a population of 656 inhabitants, a 1.71% increase since the 2020 census, when 645 residents were recorded.
Just by walking its streets, you will come across horses and, also, buffaloes in the surrounding natural areas. Its main street is Cholokka Boulevard. What can be found there? Antique shops, small historic shops, and restaurants with authentic local cuisine.
Micanopy
If you wish to visit this beautiful town, you can check out the Micanopy Town site, where they have a guide for tourists to prepare for the journey with all the necessary prior information. A must-see, then, will be the Historical Society Museum, which preserves stories of more than 200 years, and the Historical Cemetery, a site with panoramic views and full of local history.
In the Native American Heritage Preserve and the Tuscawilla Preserve, you will find two easily accessible reserves ideal for walks. And for those looking to go back in time even more, there is an accommodation built in 1845 that will make sleeping there a unique experience.
To learn more about Micanopy, you can visit the group "Micanopy Matters" on Facebook or visit the location "Town of Micanopy" to explore tagged photos and videos in the area.
How to get to Micanopy
To locate Micanopy on the map, it is necessary to know that it is approximately 540 km (335 miles) from Miami Beach. By car, the journey should take around 4 hours and 45 minutes, depending on traffic and the chosen route.
Micanopy
Main routes:
- I-75 North (Fastest route): Leave Miami Beach and take I-95 North until you reach the Florida Turnpike North. Connect to I-75 North until the exit towards FL-121 towards Micanopy.
Estimated time: 4 h 45 min.
- US-27 North (Scenic route): It is the most picturesque alternative passing through the Everglades and small towns. Slower, but allows you to enjoy rural landscapes.
Estimated time: 5 h 30 min.
*This article has been automatically translated using artificial intelligence
