Florida is famous for its big attractions and popular beaches, but in our opinion, one of its best features is often overlooked. The many charming small towns hiding throughout the state are great places to meet friendly people, enjoy life at a slower pace, visit natural attractions, and experience Old Florida that has all but vanished from Florida’s bigger towns.
Though the town of Trenton may be tiny (around 2,000 people), it's actually the seat of Gilchrist County. This is a town where life moves at a slower pace.
Visitors can pick out a lovely quilt and a few antiques to bring home, and then grab lunch or a delicious pastry from the Suwannee Rose Cafe. You can also learn about cross stitch from a nationally recognized professional, Sally Criswell, in her shop, Sally's Suwannee Valley Cross Stitch.
The Trenton Suwannee Valley Quilt Festival is arguably the event of the year (held in March), and the historic Wade Building (a 1910 dry goods store) houses the Florida Quilt Museum.
The town's railroad history is visible in the historic Trenton Railroad Depot, built in 1900. There are several other historic buildings cherished by the town.
If you want to enjoy some outdoor activities, beautiful Fanning Springs State Park is only 15 minutes away. Here, visitors can enjoy a day of swimming, fishing, canoeing and kayaking, and hiking, making this a well-rounded trip
