Sebring boasts the serene beauty of old Florida with tasteful touches of modernity woven in.
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From the western Panhandle down toMiami, the Sunshine State has been experiencingunprecedented development.
Yet one central Floridian city has achieved a balance between the old and new:Sebring.
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With its pristine old-growth forests and itshistoric downtown, Sebring serves as a surviving oasis of old-school charm.
And planning a trip here allows you to immerse yourself in the dwindling Florida of yore.
But once twilight rolls around,Chicanesis the place to be.
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There’s also no shortage of wines to pair each dish with.
This 26,000-acre lake offers ample opportunity to spot some of the state’s most famous fauna.
This storied space, which opened in 1950, is one of the oldest racetracks in the nation.
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The course earned a formidable reputation thanks to its bumpy roads and 17 tight turns.
To experience this legendary track in person, theres no better event than 12 Hours of Sebring.
Visiting Sebring is incomplete without exploring the area’s bars and restaurants.
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For a deep dive into the classic cuisine of Old Florida,Cowpokes Watering Holeis a must-visit.
(The restaurant first opened in 1930 as a fruit stand, according toFlorida Country Magazine.)
Sebring is also developing a thriving scene for contemporary healthy cuisine.
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There’sOrganically Local, where sandwiches are the staple think Thai peanut chicken wraps and bacon apple gouda grilled cheese.
There’s alsoThe PARC, which has tasting dinners that showcase local produce.
Products span from classic Coca-Cola to candied bacon cream soda.
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While gin, moonshine, and vodka are all available around here, rum reigns supreme.
