Micanopy is Florida's self-proclaimed antiques capital. Named in honor of a Seminole Indian chief and settled in 1821, the Alachua County town of Micanopy – about 15 minutes south of Gainesville – features dozens of antique shops, many on tree-lined Cholokka Boulevard.

 

The street also is the site of Micanopy’s annual Fall Harvest Festival – think music and crafts. The scene is heavy on greenery, making Micanopy a pleasant spot to while away an afternoon beneath the oaks.

 

In addition, the nearby Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park allows you to spot bison (yes, bison!) and wild horses from a 50-foot-high observation tower.