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What to do and see in Milton, Florida (FL): The Best Sights & Landmarks
Milton is a city in Santa Rosa County, Florida, United States. The city was incorporated in 1844 and is home to Naval Air Station Whiting Field. The population was 7,045 at the 2000 census. In 2004, the population recorded by the U.S. Census Bureau was 8,044. The population estimate for 2013 was 9,323. It is the county seat of Santa Rosa County. Milton was known by various names during its development. Most notable were "Hell-Town" (muggy, inhospitable land covered with briars, mosquitoes, thorns, snakes) "Jernigan's Landing", "Scratch Ankle" (due to the briars that grew along the riverbank), "Hard Scrabble", and later Milton (possibly Homage to the Epic Poem novelist John Milton) and/or because of the local lumber mill industry or Mill Town, which was shortened to Milton.
Restaurants in Milton
1. The Strawberry Farm
2. Southern Raceway
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 13 reviews
Reviewed By 411christig
Of many tracks, Southern has best race operations ever . Interval between races was under a minute. The racing was a lot of fun to watch.
3. Arcadia Mill Archaeological Site
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 56 reviews
Reviewed By O540MLjohnm
My family has been visiting this hidden gem for over 20 years. We feel like we get closer to our roots as we get that first hand view of the nature's wonders in the backwater land.
4. Historic Milton
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4.0 based on 19 reviews
SMALL-TOWN FLORIDA STILL EXISTS. Blocks of historic homes & storefronts lead to the Blackwater River waterfront & tell the story of an old Florida town that grew from timber & shipbuilding. Stop for antiques & lunch in a historic post office. Relive the history of rail travel in our renovated depot. Whether you’re interested in history, theater or a quaint bistro, this historic hot spot offers it
