Explore Monticello, Florida
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Known as the Keystone County, Jefferson County offers keys to quality living: A mild climate with unspoiled natural beauty, historic treasure, and the vital county seat of Monticello. Whether you are drawn to the natural environment, the historic charm, the arts or sports there’s always something to do in Monticello and Jefferson County.
Only 28 miles northeast of Tallahassee, the Northwest Florida town of Monticello is graced by historic buildings, including a circa-1890 opera house still in use today. A courthouse square dominates the center of compact Monticello, surrounded by family-owned cafés and shops, and spectacular live oak canopies, draped with Spanish moss. Saturdays are particularly special as area farmers and ranchers – corn, peanuts, cotton, dairy, cattle, etc. – still come to Monticello to shop and socialize. Oh, and there is this: Those curious about the supernatural are advised to make a stop in Monticello, named by ABC-TV as the "Most Haunted Small Town in the U.S."
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Monticello
Only 28 miles northeast of Tallahassee, the Northwest Florida town of Monticello is graced by historic buildings, including a circa-1890 opera house still in use today. A courthouse square dominates the center of compact Monticello, surrounded by family-owned cafés and shops, and spectacular live oak canopies, draped with Spanish moss. Saturdays are particularly special as area farmers and ranchers – corn, peanuts, cotton, dairy, cattle, etc. – still come to Monticello to shop and socialize. Oh, and there is this: Those curious about the supernatural are advised to make a stop in Monticello, named by ABC-TV as the "Most Haunted Small Town in the U.S."
An easy 24 mile drive to historic neighboring town of Monticello. Great places to eat, walk around and shop, take in the history. Maybe even visit a plantation or two.
Thomasville
An easy 24 mile drive to historic neighboring town of Monticello. Great places to eat, walk around and shop, take in the history. Maybe even visit a plantation or two.
Sightseeing
Historic and unique! take a morning walk up the canopy road to check it out
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Monticello Opera House, Inc.
185 W Washington StHistoric and unique! take a morning walk up the canopy road to check it out
Monticello Ecological Park
960 S Water StOld Florida away from the crowds
Like many Native American Mounds, this one is small but it was utilized for hundreds of years. Take a picnic and stroll the park.
Letchworth-Love Mounds Archaeological State Park
Like many Native American Mounds, this one is small but it was utilized for hundreds of years. Take a picnic and stroll the park.
This place has some very mixed reviews and I'm not sure if its worth a visit. (I have not been yet). You may want to check it out and if you give it a thumbs down please let me know.
Monticello Vineyards & Winery
1211 Waukeenah HwyThis place has some very mixed reviews and I'm not sure if its worth a visit. (I have not been yet). You may want to check it out and if you give it a thumbs down please let me know.
This looks like loads of fun. $12 per person. Kids under 3 are free.
Spring days 4/4 - 5/12
Summer days 5/31 - 7/21
Fall days 10/3 - 11/17
Aunt Louise's Farm LLC
8101 Waukeenah HwyThis looks like loads of fun. $12 per person. Kids under 3 are free.
Spring days 4/4 - 5/12
Summer days 5/31 - 7/21
Fall days 10/3 - 11/17
bring a mask and see all the wildlife below
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Wacissa River Canoe & Kayak Rental
290 Wacissa Springs Rdbring a mask and see all the wildlife below
Food scene
Cool little place to relax. Popular with the locals
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Tupelo's Bakery & Cafe
220 W Washington StCool little place to relax. Popular with the locals
Great little place to eat. Indoor and outdoor dining right on the "circle" of town. Within walking distance. Go grab a glass of wine and unwind.
180 S. Jefferson St,
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Rev Cafe
180 South Jefferson StreetGreat little place to eat. Indoor and outdoor dining right on the "circle" of town. Within walking distance. Go grab a glass of wine and unwind.
180 S. Jefferson St,
Great Margaritas, TV's and awesome service and atmosphere! Closed on Sundays.
320 N Cherry St
Rancho Grande Mexican Restaurant
Great Margaritas, TV's and awesome service and atmosphere! Closed on Sundays.
320 N Cherry St
Casual and Classy dining inside a southern style porch for outside dining. Full bar with craft beer and wine.
The Porch on the Green
Casual and Classy dining inside a southern style porch for outside dining. Full bar with craft beer and wine.
This place has some delicious breakfast and lunch. I believe they sell beer but they may have changed. Within walking distance from the house
Jackie's BrickHouse Eatery
This place has some delicious breakfast and lunch. I believe they sell beer but they may have changed. Within walking distance from the house
Tupelo's Bakery & Cafe
220 W Washington StSome of the most delicious stuff!
CowHaus Coffee Company
A perfect way to start you day in Monticello, Florida.
"An Authentic Haunted House (Big Bend Ghost Trackers)
Open for rooms nightly as well as serving Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Call for reservations
The Daffodale House
"An Authentic Haunted House (Big Bend Ghost Trackers)
Open for rooms nightly as well as serving Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Call for reservations
Shopping
260 W Washington St
The French Money
Cool country home decor
4 minute drive from the house
VINTAGE TREASURES
110 E Dogwood StUnique gifts,
151 N Jefferson St, Monticello, FL 32344, EUA
Victorias Boutique