Attractions
DeSoto County Historical Society
P O Box 1824
Arcadia, FL 34265
(863)244-9638
Desoto Skating and Fun Center
3192 NE HWY 17
Arcadia, FL 34266
863-494-7772
Fax: 863-494-2234
Arcadia All Florida Championship Rodeo
124 Heard St.
Arcadia, FL 34266
(863) 494-2014
1-800-749-7633
www.arcadiarodeo.com/MoreInfo.html
Nav-A-Gator Boat Tours
9700 SW Riverview Circle
Arcadia, FL 34266
800-308-7506
Peace River Paintball
2998 N.W. Hwy 70
Arcadia, FL
863-494-4441
Ride-A-While Horseback Riding
SR 70 W. to CR 661A
Arcadia, FL
863-494-1946
Space Odyssey Skate Center
Ed & Drema Croker
3192 NE HWY. 17
Arcadia, FL, 34266
863-494-7772 /941-809-7014
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Accommodations
Bed & Breakfasts
Historic Parker House
427 W. Hickory Street
Arcadia, Fl 34266
863-494-1060
Fax: 863-494-2499
www.historicparkerhouse.com
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Hotels
Best Western Arcadia Inn
504 S. Brevard Ave.
Arcadia, FL 34266
(863) 494-4884
Fax: (863) 494-2006
www.bestwestern.comarcadia inn
DeSoto Motel
1021 N. Brevard Ave.
Arcadia, FL 34266
(863) 494-2992
Fax: (863) 993-1501
Hi-Way Motel
P O Box 2078
Arcadia, FL 34265
(863) 494-5455
Holiday Inn Express
2709 SE Hwy 70
Arcadia, FL 34266
(863) 494-5900
Fax: 863-231-0219
Campgrounds and RV sites
Craig's RV Park
7895 N.E. Hwy. 17
Arcadia, FL 34266
(863) 494-1820
Fax: (863) 494-1079
www.craigsrv.com
Cross Creek Country Club
6837 NE Hwy 17
Arcadia, FL 34266
(863) 494-7300
Fax: (863) 494-2994
www.crosscreekrv.com
Lettuce Lake Travel Resort
8644 SW Reese St
Arcadia, FL 34269
(863) 494-6057
Fax: (863) 494-4254
www.desotochamber.net/cgi-bin/directory.pl
Live Oak RV Resort
12865 SW Hwy 17
Arcadia, FL 34266
(800) 833-4263 or (863) 993-4014
Fax: (863) 993-0940
Peace River Campground
2998 NW Hwy 70
Arcadia, FL 34266
(863) 494-9693
Fax: (863) 494-9110
www.peacerivercampground.com
Riverside RV Park
9770 SW Cty RD 769
Arcadia, FL 34266
(863) 993-2111
Fax: (863) 993-2021
www.gocampingamerica.comarcadia
Toby's RV Park
3550 NE Hwy 70
Arcadia, FL 34266
(863) 494-1744
Fax: (863) 494-2944
www.tobysrv.com
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Annual Events
Rodeos
There are three regularly scheduled events each year, which take place the second weekend in March, July 4 and the Fall. Please call with 1-800-749-7633 any questions or ticket requests
www.arcadiarodeo.com/
Arcadia Main Street Program
2 West Oak Street, Unit C
Arcadia, FL 34266
863-494-2020
Arcadia Main Street Program's goal is to preserve the downtown much the way it was in the past. They host 3 events each year, The Watermelon Festival in May, the Fall Festival in October and the Tour of Historic Homes in December; as well as other events.
January
DeSoto County Fair & Livestock Show
DeSoto County's annual fair: livestock shows consisting of swine and cattle, presented by the local FFA and 4-H.
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Cultural Attractions
Theatres
Arcadia Twin Theatres
1305 E Oak St
Arcadia, FL 34266
(863) 494-6876
Arcadia 2
1340 East Oak Street
Arcadia, FL 34266
(863) 494-6876
Art
Art Creations of Arcadia
201 W Oak St
Arcadia, FL 34266
(863) 491-0202
Arcadia Antiques & Fine Art
39 W Magnolia St
Arcadia, FL 34266
(863) 491-6003
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Sports
Canoe/Kayak
Canoe Outpost - Peace River
2816 N.W. County Rd. 661
Arcadia, FL 34266
(863) 494-1215 or -- 1-800-268-0083
Fax: (863) 494-4391
www.canoeoutpost.com
Canoe Safari
3020 N.W. County Rd. 661
Arcadia, FL 34266
(863) 494-7865
Fax: (863) 494-5562
www.canoesafari.com
Golf
ARCADIA VILLAGE COUNTRY CLUB
2692 NE Hwy. 70, #532
Arcadia, FL 34266
1-800-538-2590
City of Arcadia Municipal Golf Course
1769 NE Livingston St
Arcadia, FL 34266
(863) 494-4223
Kingsway Country Club
13625 SW Kingsway Circle
Lake Suzy, FL 34266
(941) 625-1985
www.kingswaycountryclub.com/
Sunnybreeze Golf Course/The Veranda Grill
8135 SW Sunnybreeze Rd
Arcadia, FL 34269
(863) 494-2521 or 1-888-663-2420 toll free
Fax: (863) 494-4377
www.sunnybreezegc.com
The Bluffs Golf Course
8037 US Hwy 17 South
Zolfo Springs, FL 33890
(863) 993-4310 or (863) 735-2363
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Historic Sites
Historical attractions
DeSoto County Historical Society
P O Box 1824
Arcadia, FL 34265
(863) 244-9638
National Register of Historic Places
Arcadia Historic District (added 1984 - District - #84000842)
Roughly bounded by Lee and Miles Aves., Imogene, Cypress, Pine, and Magnolia Sts., Arcadia
Historic Significance: Architecture/Engineering, Event
Architect, builder, or engineer: Multiple
Architectural Style: Late Victorian, Other, Classical Revival
Area of Significance: Agriculture, Military, Transportation, Education, Politics/Government, Exploration/Settlement, Architecture, Commerce
Period of Significance: 1875-1899, 1900-1924, 1925-1949
Owner: Private , Local Gov't
Historic Function: Commerce/Trade, Domestic, Government
Historic Sub-function: Business, Single Dwelling
Current Function: Commerce/Trade, Domestic, Government
Current Sub-function: Business, Single Dwelling
Historical markers
FORT OGDEN
Location:U.S. 17 in front of Post Office
County: Desoto
City: Fort Ogden
Description: As white settlers moved into Florida, demands increased for the removal of the Seminole Indians to a western reservation. The Seminoles failed to cooperate, and in 1835 the conflict known as the Second Seminole War began. By 1841, the Indians were still entrenched in central and south Florida. Campaign plans for that year aimed at clearing Indians from the area between the Withlacoochee River and the frontier and then attacking Indian bands in Big Cypress Swamp. To sustain the wide-ranging troops, detached camps were established at various points. Camp Ogden, named for Captain Edmund Ogden of the 8th U.S. Infantry, seems to have been established in July, 1841, as an advanced position for the Big Cypress campaign. In addition, 55 canoes were constructed for the next winter's Everglades expedition. Before the camp was abandoned in the fall, an influential Indian leader, Coacoochee, visited Camp Ogden. The community of Fort Ogden developed in this citrus and cattle region in the last part of the 19th century and took its name from the Second Seminole War camp. Fort Ogden's post office, established in 1876, is the oldest in DeSoto County to be in continuous service.
Sponsors: sponsored by fort ogden civic club in cooperation with department of state
OWENS COMMUNITY SCHOOL
Location:Arcadia
County: DeSoto
City: Arcadia
Description: The Owens Community School was built1916-1918 in the once thriving community of Owens. The community and school were named for Owen H. Dishong (1850-1902), the first sheriff of DeSoto County, serving 1887 to 1893 and 1897 to 1901. He was a charter member of the first church and donated land for the first schoolhouse. The community was situated between the Peace River and Horse Creek. It flourished through the mining of pebble phosphate. The community consisted of a post office, general store, railroad, citrus packing house, Owens Community School, and Mt. Ephraim Baptist Church. The frame school is the only remaining building of the original structures of Owens. It was last used as a school site in 1946, but some original school furnishings remain intact. It has continued to be used as a polling place over the years. In 2000, the School District of DeSoto County refurbished the school and began using it for school district training and recognitions, and historical society and humanities presentations.
Sponsors: SCHOOL DISTRICT OF DESOTO COUNTY AND THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF STATE
DE SOTO COUNTY
Location:U.S. 17 at courthouse
County: Desoto
City: Arcadia
Description: Named after the great Spanish conquistador and Florida explorer Hernando De Soto, the county was created out of Manatee County in 1887. The area's original inhabitants were Caloosa Indians. In early Florida history the region was the scene of numerous Indian battles. The county's 416,640 acres offer a diversified economy of citrus, cattle, agriculture and industry. Arcadia is the county seat.
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Natural Attractions
County parks
Brownville Park / Boat Ramp
1885 Ne Brownville St
Arcadia, FL 34266
This county park offers artifact hunting, trails, picnic tables, restrooms, and camping.
Gates are open from 7am till 5pm.
For more information call (863) 491-5333
Deep Creek Boat Ramp / Park
Fort Ogden, FL
This county park offers only a boat ramp. Future plans include picnic tables, restrooms and additional parking.
For more information call (863) 993-4800
Deep Creek Boat Ramp / Park is located at the East end of River Road off of County Road 769, a couple of miles south of County Road 761
Desoto Park / Boat Ramp
30 W Hickory St,
Arcadia, FL 34266
This county park offers picnic tables and large open areas used for festivals and other local events.
For more information call (863) 993-4800
Desoto Park is located just west of the Peace River Bridge on Hwy. 70
Morgan Park
This county park offers trails, picnic tables, pavilion,and restrooms.
Gates are open from sunup till sundown.
For more information call (863) 993-4854
Morgan Park is located just east of the Peace River Bridge on Hwy. 70 behind DOT facility.
Hargrave / Esmeralda Park:
The Brewer Sports Complex
1099 Se Hargrave St
Arcadia, FL 34266
This county park is under construction. It will be an athletic complex Offering baseball, softball, football, soccer, picnic areas, playgrounds, walking paths.
For more information call (863) 993-4800
Directions for Hargrave / Esmeralda Park:
on Hwy. 70 East of Arcadia
turn South on Airport Rd.
turn West on Hargrave. (park will be on the left)
Nocatee Boat Ramp / Park
This county park will offer picnic tables in the future.
For more information call (863) 993-4800
Nocatee / Boat Ramp Park is located on Hwy 17 in Nocatee, go west on Hwy 760 to the Peace River Bridge.
Lettuce Lake Boat Ramp / Park
This county park offers picnic tables, restrooms in the near future.
For more information call (863) 993-4800
Lettuce Lake Boat Ramp / Park is located south of Fort. Ogden on Hwy 17
Go to Hwy 761 to Lettuce Lake Rd.
South to Reese St.
Liverpool / Sunnybreeze Boat Ramp / Park
This county park offers picnic tables under a pavilion.
For more information call (863) 993-4800
Liverpool / Sunnybreeze Boat Ramp / Park is located South of Fort. Ogden on Hwy 17
Go west on Liverpool Rd. To Riverside Dr.
Boat Ramps
Brownville Park / Boat Ramp
1885 Ne Brownville St
Arcadia, FL 34266
Deep Creek Boat Ramp / Park
Fort Ogden, FL
Desoto Park / Boat Ramp
30 W Hickory St,
Arcadia, FL 34266
Nocatee Boat Ramp / Park
Lettuce Lake Boat Ramp / Park
Fort Ogden, FL
Liverpool / Sunnybreeze Boat Ramp / Park
Fort Ogden, FL
Campgrounds
Craig's RV Park
7895 N.E. Hwy. 17
Arcadia, FL 34266
(863) 494-1820
Fax: (863) 494-1079
www.craigsrv.com
Cross Creek Country Club
6837 NE Hwy 17
Arcadia, FL 34266
(863) 494-7300
Fax: (863) 494-2994
www.crosscreekrv.com
Lettuce Lake Travel Resort
8644 SW Reese St
Arcadia, FL 34269
(863) 494-6057
Fax: (863) 494-4254
www.desotochamber.net/cgi-bin/directory.pl
Live Oak RV Resort
12865 SW Hwy 17
Arcadia, FL 34266
(800) 833-4263 or (863) 993-4014
Fax: (863) 993-0940
Peace River Campground
2998 NW Hwy 70
Arcadia, FL 34266
(863) 494-9693
Fax: (863) 494-9110
www.peacerivercampground.com
Riverside RV Park
9770 SW Cty RD 769
Arcadia, FL 34266
(863) 993-2111
Fax: (863) 993-2021
www.gocampingamerica.com/arcadia
Toby's RV Park
3550 NE Hwy 70
Arcadia, FL 34266
(863) 494-1744
Fax: (863) 494-2944
www.tobysrv.com
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Dining
Arcadia Stockyard
2719 NE Earnest St
Arcadia Fl 34266
863-494-3737
Arcadia Tea Room
117 W Oak St
Arcadia Fl 34266-3913
863-494-2424
As Giant Sandwich
301 N Brevard
Arcadia Fl 34266-4550
863-494-7707
Boo Boos Steakhouse
1119 E Oak St
Arcadia Fl 34266
863-494-5348
Brenda Lees Deli
26 W Oak St
Arcadia Fl 34266-3964
863-494-3898
Bullz Eye BBQ
118 N Brevard Ave
Arcadia Fl 34266
863-809-5291
Burger King Restaurant
1016 E Oak St
Arcadia Fl 34266-8924
863-494-6671
Chilis Grill and Bar
2703 SE Highway 70
Arcadia Fl 34266
863-993-3471
China Kitchen
5 N 10 Ave
Arcadia Fl 34266
863-993-3889
China Wok
2733 SE Highway 70
Arcadia Fl 34266
863-814-5830
Clock Restaurant
1121 E Oak St
Arcadia Fl 34266-8904
863-494-4404
Dominos Pizza
1332 E Oak St
Arcadia Fl 34266
863-993-3737
El Charro Mexican Restaurant
420 N Brevard Ave
Arcadia Fl 34266-4504
863-494-7891
El Morro Cafe
2053 E Highway 70
Arcadia Fl 34266
863-491-5100
El Pirata Mexican Restaurant
1715 E Oak St
Arcadia Fl 34266
863-993-2203
Fortune Chinese Restaurant
1725 E Oak St
Arcadia Fl 34266-8925
863-993-4003
Hardees
128 Brevard Ave
Arcadia Fl 34266
863-993-1314
Holiday Inn Express
2709 SE Highway 70
Arcadia Fl 34266
863-494-5900
Hot Fudge Shoppe
10 S Polk Ave
Arcadia Fl 34266
863-494-0241
Hot Spot
307 S Alabama
Arcadia Fl 34266
863-244-3689
Hungry Howies Pizza
1003 E Oak St
Arcadia Fl 34266
863-993-2999
KFC
161 S Brevard Ave
Arcadia Fl 34266-4304
863-494-0737
King Buffet
1319 E Oak St
Arcadia Fl 34266
863-993-3599
La Flor De Michoacan
4 E Hickory St
Arcadia Fl 34266
863-993-0990
McDonalds Restaurant
1203 E Oak St
Arcadia Fl 34266-8903
863-494-1312
Mi Cocina
6785 SW Enterprise Blvd
Arcadia Fl 32469
863-494-4256
Nancys Restaurant
9 W Magnolia St
Arcadia Fl 34266
863-494-9910
Nav-A-Gator
9700 SW Riverview Circle
Arcadia Fl 34266
863-625-4407
Paleteria Flor De Michoacan
923 East Oak St
Arcadia Fl 34266
863-494-4943
Pit Stop Cafe
6785 SW Enterprise Blvd
Arcadia Fl 32469
863-494-6500
Pizza Hut Delivery Carry-out Dine In
916 E Oak St
Arcadia Fl 34266-8964
863-993-1193
Reef and Beef
2079 SE Highway 70
Arcadia Fl 34266
863-990-1433
Slims Bar-B-Q and Grill
319 S Brevard Ave
Arcadia Fl 34266
863-494-2332
Sonic Drive-In Restaurant
2729 SE Highway 70
Arcadia Fl 34266
863-993-1699
Subway Restaurant
2715 N E Highway 70
Arcadia Fl 34266
863-993-1511
Taco Bell Restaurant
1329 E Oak St
Arcadia Fl 34266-8902
863-993-4404
Taquera El Mexicano
428 S Brevard Ave
Arcadia Fl 34266
863-494-9451
Wendys Old Fashioned Hamburgers
2719 SE Highway 70
Arcadia Fl 34266
863-997-8999
Wheelers Goody Cafe
13 S Monroe Ave
Arcadia Fl 34266
863-286-8213
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Shopping
Antiques
Cherry Hill Antiques
120 W. Oak Street
Arcadia, FL 34266
(863) 993-2344
www.CherryHillAntiques.com
Glass Antique or Not Two
219 West Oak Street
Arcadia, FL 34266
863-491-0100
Glass Antique or Not
219 West Oak Street
Arcadia, Fl 34266
863-491-0100
Fax: 863-494-4524
www.antique-or-not.com
Isabelle's Antiques
104 W. Oak Street
Arcadia, Florida 34266
(863) 491-1004
Mainstreet Memories
25 West Oak Street
Arcadia, Fl 34266
863-993-9300
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