Milton

城市概覽

Milton was founded in 1844 under the Florida Territorial Acts of 1844. Milton is the county seat of Santa Rosa county. A massive fire destroyed large parts of downtown on January 6, 2009. This fire destroyed the historic Imogene Theater and the Mudd Pitt coffee shop, among other buildings.

如何抵達

Interstate 10 provides access to Milton, by traveling north after using exits 22, 26, 28, or 31. Driving east from Pensacola, travel time is about 10 minutes. Highway 90 travels east-west through Milton, and is the primary thoroughfare through town. Travel time between Pensacola and Milton is about 30 minutes via Highway 90. Locals refer to the highway as Caroline Street while in city limits. Highway 87 and Highway 191, known as Stewart Street and Munson Highway respectively, provide access from the north to Milton. Travel time from Brewton, AL to Milton via Highway 87 is about 45 minutes. Travel time from Munson, FL and Blackwater State Forest to Milton via Highway 191 is about 30 minutes. Highway 281 is more commonly referred to as either Avalon Boulevard or Garcon Point Road, and travels south from Milton to Gulf Breeze. A bridge provides a shortcut over the East Bay, however, expect to pay a toll of $3.50 for a two-axle vehicle for each use of the bridge, or $7 round trip. Drivers can pay by cash, or using the Florida Sunpass.

當地交通

Only a small portion of downtown Milton is pedestrian-friendly, and there is no public transportation available here. A majority of the city must be traveled by car, since walking along the busy Highway 90 is dangerous. Car rentals are available from Enterprise Rent-a-Car, on Highway 90 about 5 minutes west of city limits.

體驗活動

Adventures Unlimited, 8974 Tomahawk Landing Road, toll-free: +1-800-239-6864, fax: +1 850-626-3124. Hours vary, opens 8AM. A popular local company that helps plan and prepare outdoor excursions, mostly within the limits of Blackwater River State Forest. They are most well known for their canoe and kayak trips, which can accommodate trips on the Blackwater River, Juniper Creek, or Coldwater Creek, and may last a few hours, or up to four days. In addition, they offer lodging, camping, outdoorsman courses, and can accommodate large groups. Varies, starting at $25/person. Arcadia Mill Archaeological Site, 5709 Mill Pond Ln, ☏ +1 850-626-3084, [email protected]. Tu-Sa 10AM-4PM. In the early 1800s, a group of men purchased a plot of land a few miles from Milton, dammed Pond Creek to create a retaining pond, and built two sawmills in order to process the timber being harvested from the north parts of the county. The industrial site was later expanded, adding a highly-productive textile factory, a log flume to take the logs to the Blackwater River, and later, adding a railroad for transport. The mill was abandoned in 1855, and was forgotten until a local historian rediscovered it; the site is now administered by the University of West Florida's Archaeology Institute. A small museum showcases artifacts found by local archaeology students, and a handicap-accessible boardwalk showcases the dams and flumes. Call ahead to schedule a tour. Blackwater Heritage State Trail, ☏ +1 850-983-5338. This popular 10-mile-long (16-km) paved trail begins one mile south of downtown Milton and includes the 2-mile-long Military Trail terminating at NAS Whiting Field. The paved trail is open to cyclists, walkers, joggers, and is handicap accessible; an unpaved equestrian trail runs parallel to the trail for a shorter distance. The Blackwater Heritage Trail is meticulously maintained by the Florida Park Service, with mile markers, benches, and restroom stops scattered along the length of the tra

購物

Most businesses in Milton are nationally recognized chains. A few locally owned businesses are noted below.

Truly Spokin, 5172 Stewart St, ☏ +1 850-983-2488. A small bicycle shop that has been popular enough to open a new store in Pensacola as well. They sell a wide variety of bikes under the Giant and Bianchi brand labels, and also offer bicycle clothes and accessories to dedicated cyclists. Located conveniently next to the paved Blackwater Heritage Trail, they offer repair services and rentals for anyone wishing to bicycle the 14-mile round trip path. Weber Sports, 6688 Rocky Shores Rd, ☏ +1 850-665-4111. A small business dealing primarily with inline speed skating and cycling accessories; a good place to stop before you hit the Blackwater Heritage Trail.

美食

1 Blackwater Bistro, 5147 Elmira St, ☏ +1 850-623-1105. Delicious down-home southern cooking in a nice, upscale environment by the river. David's Catfish House, 5129 Dogwood Dr, ☏ +1 850-626-1500. Tu–Th 11AM–8:30PM, F Sa 11AM-9PM. Hidden behind the Milton post office, David's Catfish House is part of a small, locally owned chain. They serve seafood sandwiches, fried shrimp and oysters, hamburgers, steak, and catfish, any way you want it, along with key lime pie for dessert. $10-20. La Hacienda, 6471 Caroline St, ☏ +1 850-623-2558. Serves Tex-Mex food in an impressively nice atmosphere. Formerly housed in a run-down restaurant in downtown Milton, the food was popular enough that they could build a brand new, Mexican-decorated building down the street. The owners have now opened two other restaurants with the La Hacienda name, one in Pace, and one in Pensacola. Their flautas, fried burritos with roast pork inside, are one of their most popular dishes, especially served with agua de horchata, an iced cinnamon-spiced rice drink. $7-15. Gulf Coast Garage Patio Bar, 6820 Caroline St, ☏ +1 850-910-5367. Another small cafe, built in a converted gas station with surprisingly charming results. Most seating is outdoors, underneath a canopy during drizzly weather. Mostly drinks and live music. $10-20. Saucy's Frozen Treats (formerly Tasty Freeze), 6511 Caroline Street, ☏ +1 850-623-0707. Daily 10AM-10PM. Locally owned and operated since 1967, Big T is one of the oldest restaurants in town. They offer home made onion rings, fried green tomatoes, burgers, chicken tenders and steak fingers, as well as frozen desserts like soft-serve, sundaes, banana splits and more. $4-$6.

住宿

Due to the limited amenities in Milton, most visitors choose to sleep in nearby Pensacola. If you want to stay closer to Milton, or the outdoor amenities near the Blackwater River, your options are below.

Red Roof Inn, 2672 Avalon Blvd, ☏ +1 850-995-6100, fax: +1 850 994-1214. This chain motel is located at exit 22, Avalon Boulevard, off I-10. It features standard hotel amenities, allows one pet, and has WiFi access. $60-90. Schoolhouse Inn Bed and Breakfast, 8974 Tomahawk Landing Rd, ☏ +1 850-623-6197. Owned by the Adventures Unlimited canoe company, these lodges are about 15 miles north of Milton. It is the only bed and breakfast in the Milton area, and is popular with visitors who want comfortable amenities near the outdoor attractions of the Blackwater State Forest. Make sure to reserve rooms far in advance, especially if you want to sta