Cedar key ,florida

Moemg · 04-27-2008, 07:29 PM

We are going to Cedar Key , Florida for a quick get away . Has anybody been there ? Any recommendations for things to do or restaurants ?

Khan · 04-27-2008, 07:52 PM

Look for Travis McGee.

Moemg · 04-27-2008, 07:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Khan

Look for Travis McGee.

I read a lot but have never heard of him . So thanks Khan for giving me an author to check out .

**Rich_in_Tampa** · 04-27-2008, 09:27 PM

Been there a couple of times. It's like Archie Bunker meets Cape Cod. Low brow, funky,

We kind of liked it, maybe for a day or two. For a treat, side-trip up to the brackish Suanee (or Swanee, if you will) and walk the boardwalk.

chinaco · 04-28-2008, 02:56 AM

We went there a few years back (around 1999). Stopped on our way to somewhere else in FL.

It was an old fishing village... if memory serves me.

There was not much there. We were a bit disappointed with it. I suppose it depends on what you are looking for.

If you just picked it out of the blue and are not tied to it... I would consider selecting another location. I definitely would not spend more than 1 day there... Unless you intend to fish.

It is one of those places that intends to transform into a tourist destination... but has not made it yet.

Moemg · 04-28-2008, 06:20 AM

We are only going for a week end. So I know it's pretty funky but I figure a week end drive and maybe also stop at Tarpon Springs.

dt123 · 04-28-2008, 05:59 PM

We used to stop there when I had a private plane. It's on the shortest route from Texas to south Florida that does not overfly a lot of water. Funky little town, one stop light, some good fish restaurants. We would arrive in the evening then leave the next morning. Not on the way to or from anywhere, driving, and not a destination itself.

jambo101 · 05-04-2008, 06:35 PM

If you like fishing bring your fishing rod,lots of boat docks and a pier or two.

Moemg · 05-11-2008, 03:52 PM

We just returned from Cedar Key and it was fun for a week end trip . Lots of good seafood and some real hippy type locals .We stayed at the Park Place condo which was a quick walk to everything and listened to the music at the raw bar while eating smoked mullet dip . All in all fun for a week end after that it would get a little boring .

04-27-2008, 07:29 PM	#1
Moemg Thinks s/he gets paid by the post Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Sarasota,fl. Posts: 2,467	Cedar key ,florida We are going to Cedar Key , Florida for a quick get away . Has anybody been there ? Any recommendations for things to do or restaurants ? __________________ "Freedom is just another word for nothing left to lose "

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Khan Thinks s/he gets paid by the post Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Greater Dayton area Posts: 2,487	Look for Travis McGee. __________________ 'Cause he's the Captain; and that's why he is and you ain't.

04-27-2008, 09:27 PM	#4
Rich_in_Tampa Moderator Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Tampa Posts: 5,040	Been there a couple of times. It's like Archie Bunker meets Cape Cod. Low brow, funky, We kind of liked it, maybe for a day or two. For a treat, side-trip up to the brackish Suanee (or Swanee, if you will) and walk the boardwalk. __________________ Rich Tampa, FL (10% retired) As if you didn't know..If the above message happens to contain medical content, it's NOT intended as advice, and may not be accurate, applicable or sufficient. Don't rely on it for any medical purpose whatsoever. Consult your own doctor for all medical advice.

04-28-2008, 02:56 AM	#5
chinaco Thinks s/he gets paid by the post Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 2,344	We went there a few years back (around 1999). Stopped on our way to somewhere else in FL. It was an old fishing village... if memory serves me. There was not much there. We were a bit disappointed with it. I suppose it depends on what you are looking for. If you just picked it out of the blue and are not tied to it... I would consider selecting another location. I definitely would not spend more than 1 day there... Unless you intend to fish. It is one of those places that intends to transform into a tourist destination... but has not made it yet. __________________ Disclaimer: I make no warranty or guarantee about the accuracy or completeness of this information. I am not a financial planner, my comments only represent my opinion.

04-28-2008, 06:20 AM	#6
Moemg Thinks s/he gets paid by the post Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Sarasota,fl. Posts: 2,467	We are only going for a week end. So I know it's pretty funky but I figure a week end drive and maybe also stop at Tarpon Springs. __________________ "Freedom is just another word for nothing left to lose "

04-28-2008, 05:59 PM	#7
dt123 Dryer sheet aficionado Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 35	We used to stop there when I had a private plane. It's on the shortest route from Texas to south Florida that does not overfly a lot of water. Funky little town, one stop light, some good fish restaurants. We would arrive in the evening then leave the next morning. Not on the way to or from anywhere, driving, and not a destination itself.

05-04-2008, 06:35 PM	#8
jambo101 Recycles dryer sheets Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Montreal Posts: 419	If you like fishing bring your fishing rod,lots of boat docks and a pier or two. __________________ "Second star to the right and straight on till morning"

05-11-2008, 03:52 PM	#9
Moemg Thinks s/he gets paid by the post Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Sarasota,fl. Posts: 2,467	We just returned from Cedar Key and it was fun for a week end trip . Lots of good seafood and some real hippy type locals .We stayed at the Park Place condo which was a quick walk to everything and listened to the music at the raw bar while eating smoked mullet dip . All in all fun for a week end after that it would get a little boring . __________________ "Freedom is just another word for nothing left to lose "

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