Florida gets a lot of praise for its beaches and theme parks, and our larger cities tend to steal all of the attention. A lot of outsiders probably don’t even realize that Florida has acres and acres of lovely, verdant farmland. You may consider yourself more of a city mouse, but these stunning photos of rural Florida will make you consider moving out to the countryside:

1. The fog rolling in around this rustic landscape is breathtaking.
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2. The Ocala area is home to some of Florida's most scenic farmland.
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3. As well as Florida's most famous and picturesque horse farms.
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4. You don't have to go to the beach to appreciate a gorgeous sunset in Florida.
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5. Or an equally charming foggy field at sunrise. Pictured is Hwy 78 near Ortona.
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6. You have to love a scenic country road, like this one in Lake Alfred.
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7. Even though there's plenty of hard work, the countryside offers moments of relaxation as well. Pictured is Dudley Farm Historic State Park in Alachua County.
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8. There are fewer people, which means fewer lines and fewer hours wasted in traffic jams.
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9. Rural areas offer much better views of the night sky. These star trails were captured in Duette.
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10. You're constantly reminded of all of the little miracles of life.
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11. And some farm animals are just undeniably adorable.
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12. Friendly folks make better neighbors.
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13. You're surrounded by fresh fruits, vegetables, eggs, and dairy. Pictured is DD Farm in Allentown.
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14. Fairs and festivals in rural towns are tons of fun and bring everyone together. Pictured is the Jay Peanut Festival.
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15. On a clear day, you can see nothing but blue sky for miles. Pictured is an old farmhouse in Levy County.
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16. Lastly, we will just leave you with this idyllic scene captured in Polk County. It really speaks for itself.
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What’s your favorite thing about rural Florida? Please share your comments and photos with us below!

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