Visiting Your Lot in Lake Placid, FL? Here's the Perfect Highlands County Day Trip

So you're planning to check out your future property in Highlands County? Instead of rushing through, why not let it be a full experience?

Lake Placid offers small-town charm with a few delightful surprises. Here's how to make the most of your visit.

🌿 Morning: Connect with Nature

Lake June-in-Winter Scrub State Park is a serene place to start your day. With walking trails, oak hammocks, and views of Lake June — one of Florida’s most pristine lakes — it’s a breath of fresh air. You might spot a scrub jay or two, and there’s even a lakeside picnic area if you bring snacks.

Perfect for grounding your energy before seeing your lot.

🎨 Midday: Art Walk + History Stop

Downtown Lake Placid is home to over 40 murals that tell stories about the town’s heritage, wildlife, and quirky legends. You can grab a mural map or just wander block by block — it’s like walking through an outdoor art museum.

While you’re at it, swing by the Lake Placid Historical Society Museum (housed in the old depot) to learn how this quiet spot became known as the “Caladium Capital of the World.”

🍽 Where to Eat & Recharge

Don’t leave without trying some of the local food:

• Morty & Edna’s – Elevated Southern comfort food in a hip, welcoming space.

• Main Street America Café – Old-school diner goodness and standout pies.

• 12 Hours Bar & Grill – Great for a casual dinner or post-lot visit drink.

• Hometown Coffee Shop – Cozy and inviting with iced lattes, pastries, and locals chatting at the counter.

By the time the day’s done, you’ve walked trails, snapped mural pics, explored history, and hopefully fallen in love with the peace and pace of Highlands County.

📍Want us to send you a Google Maps pin to your lot? Just ask — you don’t need an appointment to visit.