Florida: Discover the heritage

Southern Living, Feb 2001

The Henry B. Plant Museum in Tampa can be found on the first floor of the old Tampa Bay Hotel, which was opened by Plant in 1891. The hotel itself is part of The University of Tampa.

The Central Florida Railroad Museum in Winter Garden has memorabilia in a restored 1913 railroad station.

Pack your walking shoes or bicycle for a journey along the Tallahassee-St. Marks Historic Railroad State Trail. The entrance to the trail lies just south of Tallahassee on State 363 and was built on an abandoned railbed, 16 miles of which are now employed for hiking and cycling.

For more information about heritage sites in Florida or for a copy of "The Official Florida Vacation Guide," contact VISIT FLORIDA at 1-888-7352872 or www.sl.flausa.com.