Honky Tonk Freeway was based upon the impact of the Interstate bypassing Route 66 and the way various communities tried to survive the impact. Knowing actually makes the movie a little more enjoyable. In the movie the town was called Titlaw and painting the town pink was part of a publicity stunt. I believe other areas of the town were also used in the movie. I actually have the DVD of the movie as well as the soundtrack. It's one of those bad comedies that's fun to watch.
HUGE KUDOS, you did an amazing job integrating it along with the town, waterside landscapes, much better than the news reports represented it. Adam got great angles of the whole home!
The Van Gogh house was painted that way so their autistic son could find his way home. They stated he would sometimes wander from the home and it was to help him find his way back. It was his favorite work of art as well, so the parents went with it. 😊
Never heard of Mount Dora before. What a beautiful town and such an interesting history. Thanks for taking us there Adam. Really enjoy your back road travel vlogs.
What a beautiful town! I have never heard of it. That tour was pretty neat! TY for exploring for us! There are a lot of places we would never know about without your vlogs! Mount Dora is now on my bucket list!
I love Mount Dora. Fun fact: the Simpson Hotel was the first fireproof Hotel constructed in Central Florida. And that neon sign was the only sign that was exempted from the ban on neon in downtown Mount Dora.
I love those Queen Anne style houses and the tour guide was great, what a nice way to see the town. The rain sounded amazing, I love the Florida sun but the rain can be fun too. Thanks for a great vlog Adam!
Aimless Adventures I am thinking about moving back myself. My girl and I lived in Orlando for about 6 years but moved to NC about 4 years ago. Where did you end up and what makes you feel like moving back to Central Florida?
That's probably one of the coolest things about Florida....tons of little towns like Mount Dora. Living in DeLand and having Mt. Dora so close is an embarrassment of riches! Keep up the great videos man!
I use to live in Apopka and drove by that old church all the time (it sits behind a gas station). Mount Dora is a great little town. Tavares, Eustis, and Leesburg all sit around Lake Dora and are nice. I truly miss it out there.
@@Bellaninjadawg Can you post a new separate comment (and reply to this one showing me the link to your new comment) so we can talk privately? You can even make the comment's words directed at me specifically.
I live in Eustis (city right next to mountdora) so cool seeing this and seeing many places I’ve been to before! The owners of the van gogh house are the sweetest family ever !
@@courtneyjaxson2674 Because I live at one of the towns right next to Eustis, and I'm looking for people to help me. I have a big problem, and I can't solve it alone. I need a group of kind-hearted locals with enough free time to spare. I don't want to explain further if there's no chance that you'd be available to help me solve my problem. And there's no way you can be of any help if you don't live close enough. That's why I'm asking if you live on the area. Do you?
I was a boarding student at Howie Academy in Howey-in-the-Hills Florida nearby way back in 1959. I was on our basket ball team and we used to play Mount Dora Christian Home and Bible School. We were never able to beat them. Gorgeous area though. Haven't been back since I was a student there.
My grandparents bought their second house here in the late 90s. They go up every two weeks to get away from work down in Palm Beach. My uncle and his family ended up moving nearby about ten years later. I love it here! Even though I miss out on nice hotels in Disney, our family will stay here and go back and forth to the parks. It's such a quaint town and I love the downtown area. Where the Old Joe statue is, there is a nice boardwalk to check out the local wildlife on. Thanks for sharing this Adam, makes me want to take a trip back down there and see my grandparents for a few days again.
Ticlaw. The movie Honky Tonk freeway was filmed there. So many movie stars were in that movie including Mrs. Grizwald herself Beverly D’angelo Howard Hessman, Terri Garr, Cacoon couple Hume Cronyn, and wife Jessica Tandy, Ralphie himself Peter Billingsly, Marv from Home alone Daniel Stern, Baker boy Beau Bridges, oh and Sledge Hammer David Rasche.
Another neat glimpse of a small town I'll probably never see in person. This one is a lot more vibrant than some of the little towns that have all but withered into obscurity with just a few families holding on. Enjoyed it very much!!
Luv this place! Many indian burial mounds, I think lay lines. Lots of energy.The flea market: Renninger's is fun. You can hear the hawk in the video by train depot. The Inn is haunted. I have stayed there 2 times, Participated in a few paranormal investigations. A bit pricey, clean. The gals at the front desk will tell you ghost stories. Oh, great Mexican restaurant in town. The anhinga(?) Dove to get it's Happy Meal. Or, was it a cormorant?
Hey Adam was just watching a video about California's Slab City! A young woman, Cornelius Vango runs the Library there... and then here I see another Vango on your video. What a strange coincidence!
Thank You for the tour Adam The Woo Mount Dora looks like a very unique place. I just love it when a place and it's past just speaks to you. The painting on the sidewalk and the Butterfly Mural is very beautiful 🦋:)
I can't believe you went over to Mt Dora! My daughter and I went over there a couple of times when we could drag ourselves away from Disney World. I didn't know any of the history...thanks! We did sit in the Lakeside Inn rocking chairs and get a vibe of the place.
Looks like a really nice town and the tour in a golf cart was so cool.I have to say the way your framing the picture has taken your vlogs to another level Adam.
The highest elevation point in peninsular FL is just outside of Mount Dora , it’s called “ sugarloaf mountain “ If you’re ever in the area , look up “sugar loaf mountain road “ and go to it , it’s in the minneola/howey in the hills area . Get ready to have your mind blown at how big of a hill it is (Florida standards) You can see the whole lake apopka and downtown Orlando from atop the hill . In my opinion it’s one of the most beautiful ( Non costal ) spots in the entire state . Lake county is one of the prettiest counties in Florida .
Great video Adam. I grew up about a 1/4 mile south of that first church. The vlog really made me feel like I was back home. Can't tell you how many times I've walked around those streets as a kid. Well done.
Adam, thank you for another great video. I love these kind of video's you make. You know always a way to educate us with new and interesting topics. Please keep up your great work and take us along on a new adventure
@@TheDailyWooyou need to check out Knoebels amusement park in Elysburg, PA. You would enjoy it emmencely. There is also Concrete City near Nanticoke, PA. Public access is legal and is a cool place to explore.
Adam The Woo at his best! This is everything great about Adam The Woo! This is why I fell in love with your videos! If you see Jason or Mark, tell 'em Jim Brentar says hi!
Loved this one. Such beautiful houses and what can I say about "Ole Joe". Great job. And the rain was just a plus in my book. Thanks for the tour. Nice to see something other than the usual tourist traps down there.
Hey Adam! I work at the Lakeside Inn as a Contractor! We refurbish their Bathtubs LOL But its a very nice Historic hotel with a Certificate of being Haunted.
Did they have a sale on yellow house paint? Seriously, it’s a lovely little community! Thanks for showing it to us! You are a true adventurer; going about even in a downpour.
LOL. That bird which surprised you by suddenly diving in the water is a Double-crested cormorant. They are fairly common in and around lakes and rivers here in Florida. I've watched them hunt and actually catch fish. They will lie underwater among the vegetation and wait for a fish to get close, then they strike by using their sharp narrow bill to spear the fish! Amazing birds.
Adam, you keep moving forward and re-inventing yourself!!!! Love it. And I'm really enjoying these "new-style" vlogs. The content is definitely there, as are You. Great job.
The opening shots of that church I believe it was, were beautifully framed. Would have made nice oil paintings. You are an artist yourself, Adam. Keep smiling. 😎👍
Mount Dora is Someplace Special . Not for long . Much like the rest of whats left of Florida . It's being Overdeveloped to the point it's totally lost it's small town charm . Love Orange Barrels & the Roar of Bulldozers ? Welcome to the New Florida .
Pretty neat idea to take a camera and show them to folks a good distance away! Thank you Adam! You are outta you mind! That's the vlog appeal I find the rain sound soothing! ;)
Thanks for another interesting side trip into Florida history. I love the "Starry Night" house! I think even Vincent Van Gogh himself would approve no matter what the city council thinks! Remember Adam, into every life a little rain must fall! Lol! Try to stay dry and thanks again for posting this! Take care & God bless!
I moved to Mount Dora 2years ago.Im originally from Ft.Lauderdale.This is such a quaint town with lots of history and plenty of artists.Downtown Mount Dora a is great place to visit.I was surprised that this small town is so historic yet progressive.It's a very cool mix that's totally unique.This video (no offense) doesn't do it justice.He only scratched the surface of this place.
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Wettest vlog ever ? The film was honky Tonk freeway . Previous episode th-cam.com/video/JCRMdauQGAU/w-d-xo.html
If your out this way you should check out the filming locations of jeepers Creepers.. lmk I'll show you the way!!
The Jim jefferies show on Comedy Central just showed Adams picture during a segment on tourist trips to low income areas. Show aired may 14, 9:30 pm
Honky Tonk Freeway was based upon the impact of the Interstate bypassing Route 66 and the way various communities tried to survive the impact. Knowing actually makes the movie a little more enjoyable. In the movie the town was called Titlaw and painting the town pink was part of a publicity stunt. I believe other areas of the town were also used in the movie. I actually have the DVD of the movie as well as the soundtrack. It's one of those bad comedies that's fun to watch.
Thunderchicken woo
TheDailyWoo your officially a mount Dora explorer!!!
Hey Im the artist from the Starry Night house and I like your video..!thanks so much for show the house !
Very cool ! Great job really enjoyed seeing it
HUGE KUDOS, you did an amazing job integrating it along with the town, waterside landscapes, much better than the news reports represented it. Adam got great angles of the whole home!
So, why did you decide to paint it that way?
@@jennielauber8308 UTravelVlogs answered it in another comment 😉
@@TheDailyWoo thank you!..I enjoy your video as well!!keep up you good work!
The Van Gogh house was painted that way so their autistic son could find his way home. They stated he would sometimes wander from the home and it was to help him find his way back. It was his favorite work of art as well, so the parents went with it. 😊
As the mother of two autistic sons this makes perfect sense to me.
What wonderful parents! City council needs to loosen up! It’s now a major tourist attraction for the town .
@@pamelabrida945 As a autism mom myself, I agree! We will do anything to help our kids! 😀
@@conniecrawford5231 Exactly! They finally did after a lengthy battle. Even their fines were eliminated! 😊
I totally understand that. We try to do everything we can to help our kids.
So weird seeing where I live on TH-cam!
Kelly Paige do you still live there?
The rain on the umbrella gave such a calming effect to the video. Loved the whole thing.
Awkward Bob
Still a Woovian ...hi Bob 👋👋
Never heard of Mount Dora before. What a beautiful town and such an interesting history. Thanks for taking us there Adam. Really enjoy your back road travel vlogs.
What a beautiful town! I have never heard of it. That tour was pretty neat! TY for exploring for us! There are a lot of places we would never know about without your vlogs! Mount Dora is now on my bucket list!
Thanks for visiting my home town, Adam. Thanks for stopping by.
I love Mount Dora. Fun fact: the Simpson Hotel was the first fireproof Hotel constructed in Central Florida. And that neon sign was the only sign that was exempted from the ban on neon in downtown Mount Dora.
Oh wow that’s really cool
I love Mount Dora! Nice to hear about its history for the first time. Also that bird diving into the water made me laugh xD
Neat little town. I love the butterfly mural! Also the sound of the rain is relaxing.
I haven't seen Mount Dora since 1986. Boy, has it changed. When i left, there were about 2500 residents. 👍
I love those Queen Anne style houses and the tour guide was great, what a nice way to see the town. The rain sounded amazing, I love the Florida sun but the rain can be fun too. Thanks for a great vlog Adam!
Beautifully shot and presented. Almost got scared of heights at that highest point 😂
Thanks Jackie
Mount Dora is high on my list of places to live when I move back there. I've always loved that town and surrounding area.
Aimless Adventures I am thinking about moving back myself. My girl and I lived in Orlando for about 6 years but moved to NC about 4 years ago. Where did you end up and what makes you feel like moving back to Central Florida?
Please don't. Too many people here now
I heard MT Dora is spectacular at Christmas. People travel from far away just to see the amazing decorations and lights.
I live one town over and Mount Dora definitely has an absolutely beautiful Christmas display. Also they host events pretty much weekly.
This was a great little tour. Thanks goes out to you and the tour guide for making it happen in the rain.
I just moved here a few months ago, so informative
AStrange MR, it's been over 6 months since you posted that comment. Do you still live there?
That's probably one of the coolest things about Florida....tons of little towns like Mount Dora. Living in DeLand and having Mt. Dora so close is an embarrassment of riches! Keep up the great videos man!
Thank you for doing the tour in spite of the rain. The sound on your umbrella added to the video.
I use to live in Apopka and drove by that old church all the time (it sits behind a gas station). Mount Dora is a great little town. Tavares, Eustis, and Leesburg all sit around Lake Dora and are nice. I truly miss it out there.
I have family in that very area.
@@Bellaninjadawg Can you post a new separate comment (and reply to this one showing me the link to your new comment) so we can talk privately? You can even make the comment's words directed at me specifically.
@@Will_JC how do I do that?
My email address
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@@Bellaninjadawg I'm waiting for you to respond to my eMail.
I live in Eustis (city right next to mountdora) so cool seeing this and seeing many places I’ve been to before! The owners of the van gogh house are the sweetest family ever !
Courtney Jaxson do you still live in Eustis?
Will JC why?
@@courtneyjaxson2674 Because I live at one of the towns right next to Eustis, and I'm looking for people to help me. I have a big problem, and I can't solve it alone. I need a group of kind-hearted locals with enough free time to spare.
I don't want to explain further if there's no chance that you'd be available to help me solve my problem. And there's no way you can be of any help if you don't live close enough. That's why I'm asking if you live on the area.
Do you?
I love getting hammered in downtown mount dora every weekend
Do you live in any of the towns bordering Mount Dora?
@@Will-JC yeah
"badboybootz8" since we both live next to Mt Dora, do you think you have free time to come join a group and help me with something important?
@@Will_JC no
I live in Florida. Just get off the Freeway and see these small towns. You can dig some nice artifacts and fossils in this area also.
I was a boarding student at Howie Academy in Howey-in-the-Hills Florida nearby way back in 1959. I was on our basket ball team and we used to play Mount Dora Christian Home and Bible School. We were never able to beat them. Gorgeous area though. Haven't been back since I was a student there.
My grandparents bought their second house here in the late 90s. They go up every two weeks to get away from work down in Palm Beach. My uncle and his family ended up moving nearby about ten years later. I love it here! Even though I miss out on nice hotels in Disney, our family will stay here and go back and forth to the parks. It's such a quaint town and I love the downtown area. Where the Old Joe statue is, there is a nice boardwalk to check out the local wildlife on.
Thanks for sharing this Adam, makes me want to take a trip back down there and see my grandparents for a few days again.
Adam thanks for showing things most would never see. Rock on
Ticlaw. The movie Honky Tonk freeway was filmed there. So many movie stars were in that movie including Mrs. Grizwald herself Beverly D’angelo Howard Hessman, Terri Garr, Cacoon couple Hume Cronyn, and wife Jessica Tandy, Ralphie himself Peter Billingsly, Marv from Home alone Daniel Stern, Baker boy Beau Bridges, oh and Sledge Hammer David Rasche.
Another neat glimpse of a small town I'll probably never see in person. This one is a lot more vibrant than some of the little towns that have all but withered into obscurity with just a few families holding on. Enjoyed it very much!!
200ft above sea level in FL is a Mountain! The Bok Tower in Lake Wales is 280 ft above sea level, The highest point in peninsula FL.
Adam this is you totally, the Woo we all love...you nailed it with the ambient background of the rain and cars at the starry night house
Thanks is so much
Luv this place!
Many indian burial mounds, I think lay lines. Lots of energy.The flea market: Renninger's is fun.
You can hear the hawk in the video by train depot.
The Inn is haunted. I have stayed there 2 times, Participated in a few paranormal investigations. A bit pricey, clean. The gals at the front desk will tell you ghost stories.
Oh, great Mexican restaurant in town.
The anhinga(?) Dove to get it's Happy Meal. Or, was it a cormorant?
Hey Adam was just watching a video about California's Slab City! A young woman, Cornelius Vango runs the Library there... and then here I see another Vango on your video. What a strange coincidence!
Wow, Adam, Mount Dora is cool. I love these places you're taking us.
Yes ive been there a few times its quiet and quaint
Thank You for the tour Adam The Woo Mount Dora looks like a very unique place. I just love it when a place and it's past just speaks to you. The painting on the sidewalk and the Butterfly Mural is very beautiful 🦋:)
It has many great little stores. It has a craft fest. Every year. You need about 2 days to cover it. Christmas is supposed to be nice also.
I'll always have an admiration for the fact that You film small town-- sometimes the forgotten side America. Awesome as always Adam.
Really nice little town. A lot of interesting buildings, murals and signs.
What a cool way to tour a town! Golf cart will be my choice from now on!
I have a soft spot for those local tour guides, they do it for the love of their towns and I love them for it.
The history is mind blowingly beautiful! Your guides knowledge is right on!! Thanks for sharing..
I can't believe you went over to Mt Dora! My daughter and I went over there a couple of times when we could drag ourselves away from Disney World. I didn't know any of the history...thanks! We did sit in the Lakeside Inn rocking chairs and get a vibe of the place.
Looks like a really nice town and the tour in a golf cart was so cool.I have to say the way your framing the picture has taken your vlogs to another level Adam.
Great video on Mt. Dora. Can't wait till you do a video on Havana, Florida and it's history. It's in North Florida.
The highest elevation point in peninsular FL is just outside of
Mount Dora , it’s called
“ sugarloaf mountain “
If you’re ever in the area , look up
“sugar loaf mountain road “ and go to it , it’s in the minneola/howey in the hills area .
Get ready to have your mind blown at how big of a hill it is (Florida standards)
You can see the whole lake apopka and downtown Orlando from atop the hill .
In my opinion it’s one of the most beautiful ( Non costal ) spots in the entire state .
Lake county is one of the prettiest counties in Florida .
Love the old Victorian homes! Thanks for sharing your rainy day adventure - it was sweet!!
My son loves the old Joe statue. He never wants to leave it
Do you still live at Mount Dora?
@@Will-JC pretty close to it, about 20 minutes.
Jenkins, 20 minutes? I'd say I'm closer than that, but do you think you have free time to spare for joining a group that helps me fix a big problem?
Great video Adam. I grew up about a 1/4 mile south of that first church. The vlog really made me feel like I was back home. Can't tell you how many times I've walked around those streets as a kid. Well done.
Very cool . It’s a nice area
We spend long weekends RVing in the area and love Mt. Dora, especially The Van Gogh House!
What a quaint little town . Gotta check that out someday.. 👍✌️🌞
Adam, thank you for another great video. I love these kind of video's you make. You know always a way to educate us with new and interesting topics. Please keep up your great work and take us along on a new adventure
Great tour and great video. The Van Gough house is beautiful. The town gave them crap about the mural so the family made the house match. Very cool.
Thank you
@@TheDailyWooyou need to check out Knoebels amusement park in Elysburg, PA. You would enjoy it emmencely. There is also Concrete City near Nanticoke, PA. Public access is legal and is a cool place to explore.
Eustis is just a couple of miles away and we have one of the finest lake front parks in Lake County.
OMG!! Thanks for the trip down memory lane, I haven't been to Mount Dora since 1993!
Just did a photoshoot in Mt. Dora, I live in Tavares.
Downtown with XMas lights is amazing
Taylor Von Maxey do you still live in Tavares?
Adam The Woo at his best! This is everything great about Adam The Woo! This is why I fell in love with your videos! If you see Jason or Mark, tell 'em Jim Brentar says hi!
Oh wow! Adam, your filming method is so vivid, I swore for a few moments there, that I could smell the rain in the fresh air! Great job! 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
Adam, you were finally in my neighborhood and I was not made aware of this???
That was the best 50 cent tour ever. Makes me want to visit.
I love that you're braving the rain like a true Floridian!
Thank you Adam my parents retired to Florida and lived near mt. Dora and that brought back many fond memories of visiting them
Awesome vlog at Mount Dora. Like the rain and their historical homes and buildings👍🏻
Loved this one. Such beautiful houses and what can I say about "Ole Joe". Great job. And the rain was just a plus in my book. Thanks for the tour. Nice to see something other than the usual tourist traps down there.
You make us miss Florida.
I miss it a lot too
This is trully a great vlog. I enjoyed every mi ute of it. History is the best thing to learn, ty Adam.
What a beautiful statue of that Alligator 👍🏻
Hey Adam! I work at the Lakeside Inn as a Contractor! We refurbish their Bathtubs LOL But its a very nice Historic hotel with a Certificate of being Haunted.
I have done three investigations there. Yup! It is haunted.
Cool
Enjoyed seeing this beautiful town, thanks Adam,
Love this little City it’s so pretty
I know I've faded quite a bit since 1981. Really enjoyed this video, especially the tales of Old Joe.
Very much enjoyed, what a lovely place thank you
Adam would make a great tour guide love watching before I go to sleep always find it relaxing to watch
My favorite town in Florida.
It’s a good one
Did they have a sale on yellow house paint? Seriously, it’s a lovely little community! Thanks for showing it to us!
You are a true adventurer; going about even in a downpour.
Mount Dora definitely needs to be explored.
It’s a great spot
Travel through it every time I drive to Daytona
LOL. That bird which surprised you by suddenly diving in the water is a Double-crested cormorant. They are fairly common in and around lakes and rivers here in Florida. I've watched them hunt and actually catch fish. They will lie underwater among the vegetation and wait for a fish to get close, then they strike by using their sharp narrow bill to spear the fish! Amazing birds.
Born in Pennsylvania, currently living back in PA. I did live in Mount Dora in 1995. Nice town.
My favorite kind of vlog! Loved ❤️ this rainy day adventure. Great job Adam!!
Nice video Adam,and great thunder storm 😀
I used to live in Florida and I love Mt. Dora. Thanks.
You show us interesting things Adam, thanks.
I like to think if Adam the Woo ever settled down that would be like his type of house, with all the cool paintings all over it!
OH MY GOD MY HOMETOWN
Anthony hacic your comment was over 7 months ago. Do you still live there?
Morning Adam, have a great day of adventures! 👍
Another wonderful episode, Adam.
Adam, you keep moving forward and re-inventing yourself!!!! Love it. And I'm really enjoying these "new-style" vlogs. The content is definitely there, as are You. Great job.
Thank you so much
I'm impressed. That's actually a pretty nice place (and I never would have seen nor heard of it if it wasn't for you, Adam. Thanks).
The opening shots of that church I believe it was, were beautifully framed. Would have made nice oil paintings. You are an artist yourself, Adam. Keep smiling. 😎👍
I appreciate that ! Thanks for noticing
Cool little town!
I loved that movie ,it was was really funny with a good cast!!!!!! very underrated!!!!!
Omg I wish I knew you came to my little town!! Can’t believe it!
Mount Dora is Someplace Special . Not for long . Much like the rest of whats left of Florida . It's being Overdeveloped to the point it's totally lost it's small town charm . Love Orange Barrels & the Roar of Bulldozers ? Welcome to the New Florida .
Another great video Adam. When I lived in the Ocala area, we used to frequent the flea market in Mount Dora.
Pretty neat idea to take a camera and show them to folks a good distance away! Thank you Adam!
You are outta you mind! That's the vlog appeal I find the rain sound soothing! ;)
Thanks for another interesting side trip into Florida history. I love the "Starry Night" house! I think even Vincent Van Gogh himself would approve no matter what the city council thinks! Remember Adam, into every life a little rain must fall! Lol!
Try to stay dry and thanks again for posting this! Take care & God bless!
I love videos like these Adam. I love the Disney ones as well but more of these would be nice. Thank you for sharing.
Love these videos Adam. You are the man!
I moved to Mount Dora 2years ago.Im originally from Ft.Lauderdale.This is such a quaint town with lots of history and plenty of artists.Downtown Mount Dora a is great place to visit.I was surprised that this small town is so historic yet progressive.It's a very cool mix that's totally unique.This video (no offense) doesn't do it justice.He only scratched the surface of this place.
Hey Adam from the UK love your vlogs so much information about the subject in the vlogs and I been watching for years
Thanks, Adam !! I once worked with a woman from Mt. Dora. I would love to live there .