Antiques hounds flock to the little village of Havana, 12 miles northwest of I-10 on U.S. 27. Havana used to make its living growing shade tobacco (the outer wrapper on cigars). When that industry fizzled in the 1960s, the town went with it. Things turned around 20 years later, however, when Havana began opening art galleries and shops featuring antiques, handicrafts, and collectibles. Today these are housed in lovingly restored, turn-of-the-20th-century brick buildings along Havana's commercial streets. Just drive into town on Main Street (U.S. 27), turn left on 7th Avenue, find a parking place, and start browsing. You'll have plenty of company on weekends.
Bradley's Country Store, about 8 miles north of I-10 on Centerville Road (tel. 850/893-1647; www.bradleyscountrystore.com), sells more than 80,000 pounds of homemade country smoked sausage a year, both over-the-counter and by mail order. You can also buy coarse-ground grits, country-milled cornmeal, hogshead cheese, liver pudding, cracklings, and specially cured hams. This friendly store, which is on the National Register of Historic Places, is also a sightseeing attraction with self-guided tours. It's open Monday through Friday from 8am to 6pm, Saturday from 8am to 5pm.
