Dade City Travel Guide

Tucked amid the lush rolling hills (yes, we said rolling hills!) of eastern Pasco County sits Dade City, the county seat. Downtown Dade City makes the perfect small town getaway with quaint restaurants and more than 50 antique shops, gift stores and chic boutiques all within walking distance of each other.

As Dade City visitors stroll through the charming town square, they will see numerous antiques in storefront windows and on the sidewalks. In 2004, Florida Monthly magazine recognized the area as one of the best antiquing destinations in the state. With brick roads and shops occupying early 20th century buildings and surrounding the Historic Pasco County Courthouse, this downtown creates a great atmosphere for finding old treasures.

Dade City's queer lunch spots shouldn’t be missed. At the popular Lunch on Limoges , mini-muffin appetizers are served on Limoges china and the menu changes daily. If dining on fine china is not your style, how about eating inside a transformed auto mechanics garage? At Kafe Kokopelli guests enjoy southwestern cuisine while sitting at tables made out of the Ford dealership’s original garage doors.         

And after a long day of sightseeing and antique shopping, enjoy Southern hospitality at the Azalea House Bed and Breakfast, graciously restored to its 1996 splendor. At this B&B just minutes from downtown, guests can stay in one of three beautifully decorated rooms and enjoy a continental breakfast each morning.

For more information about Dade City’s attractions and monthly events, go to www.dadecitychamber.org, or contact the Pasco County Tourism Office at 1-800-842-1873 or tourism@pascocountyfl.net.