Top 10... Town of Cedar Key

Cedar Key is our top choice for small town bike rides. Listed on the National Historic Site Register, Cedar Key is what Key West was 50 years ago. For the laid-back traveler, this is the perfect stop -- a step back into Old Florida. Whether you like to relax, fish, tour, bike ride, hike, or kayak, you can find your niche. (More photos below.)

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End Points: While there is no specified bike trail, the entire town is good for biking.
Surface: Various.
Location: Levy County. The heart of the Cedar Keys, Cedar Key is located 50 miles southwest of Gainesville, 3 hours north of Tampa, and 3 hours west of Jacksonville.
Nearby Points of Interest: Cedar Keys National Wildlife Refuge, Shell Mound archaeological site, Cedar Key Historical Museum, University of Florida, Manatee Springs State Park.

BIKING CEDAR KEY, FLORIDA... comments by MUDFISH

When you're on Cedar Key and there's sunshine, you won't need a car. The entire town (3 keys) makes for a great ride.

It's about 13 miles total if you bike the circumference of the three connecting keys and take in all the interesting side streets. Other than a sidewalk/bike path along a portion of the causeway into town and another on Way Key leading to the Museum State Park, this is street biking. But no worries, as things move slowly here. Bikes (and golf carts) are part of the culture. Many locals bike to work. Some motels keep an assortment of old beach cruisers for the use of their guests.

The most interesting sections are the original town and any portions of the ride along the Gulf shore. Slow down and look around. There are many places you'll want to stop and explore. Most people don't bother locking their bikes, but if you have a nice one, I recommend doing so.

Good orientation points are the two museums, Cedar Key Historical Museum on the N.W. corner of D Street and 2nd Street and Cedar Key Museum State Park on Way Key about 1.7 miles from downtown. Check out the Island Hotel (National Register of Historical Buildings) bar and lobby and of course there's an assortment of galleries and gift shops. Biking is just part of the allure. Rent a kayak or try some fishing. This is an out-of-the-way place, so much so that most Floridians have never been here. It's also very laid back, one of a kind, and we love it.

BOBCAT'S PHOTO GALLERY (click photos for larger view) Town of Cedar Key

Beachside (G Street)

			Sunset at Cedar Key
Old Main Street (2nd Street)

	Cedar Key Historical Museum	Historic Island Inn


Bridge to Dock Street

Dock Street

		The old pier had more character; the new pier won't blow away in a hurricane!
Town of Cedar Key

Quaint old homes, some offer lodging		Sunrise from the balcony	Yum - frozen kayaks!


Cedar Key from the water		Fishing is a favorite pastime	Cedar Key Pelicans
Along the Causeway (Rt. 24) The only road into (and out of) town

		Blue Desert Cafe, good (spicy) seafood soup	Harvesting clams
Airport Ride to the airport is about 1.3 miles from town (distances all measured from the Historical Museum)

Cedar Key Cemetery The cemetery is about 1.2 miles from town

Cedar Key State Park Museum Ride to the State Park Museum is about 1.7 miles from town

			St. Clair Whitman Home

Kayaking at Hog Island Mudfish and Bobcat's second avid recreational activity is kayaking!

National Wildlife Refuge / Suwannee River

Shell Mound / Horseshoe Beach