The oldest continuously occupied settlement in the USA combines unique history and architecture with art, culture, gorgeous Atlantic coast beaches and a food scene that covers all the bases, from casual to super sophisticated.
Although it is the Winter Strawberry Capital of the World, Plant City is not named for its agricultural output but for railroad developer Henry Plant. When you’ve eaten your fill of fruits and vegetables at farm gates and country markets, the historic downtown offers a glimpse of this central Florida town’s industrious past.
My first visit to NOLA and I was surprised how small and charming the French Quarter is. One pass of tacky Bourbon Street was enough for me but wandering the cobblestone streets, listening to music and seeking our holes-in-the wall with legendary eats, was a blast.