Visit The Old Florida Book Shop To Peruse Over 30,000 Books

Is anyone else out there a self-proclaimed bibliophile? Or maybe you don’t have an obsession with books but you just love visiting bookstores and perusing the selections, feeling the nostalgia of the experience. While some people choose to get their books online these days, there is something so special about a bookstore - some might even say timeless. We have a book store in the Sunshine State that represents all this and more. Enjoy an afternoon meandering around The Old Florida Book Shop in Fort Lauderdale.

If you love nostalgia, unique books, and a timeless atmosphere, then head on over to Fort Lauderdale to the Old Florida Book Shop.

The first thing you’ll probably want to do as soon as you walk inside this book store is inhale deeply. Do you smell that? It’s the smell of old books all around you.

This charming spot offers a world of books - over 30,000 to be exact, plus antique maps, haute couture magazines, and rare ephemera from the days past. This is the type of bookstore that specializes in old and rare offerings.

With new items coming in often, you’ll likely find something you haven’t seen before each time you visit. Even just perusing the shelves, it might be impossible to see it all.

This rare gem is as fascinating as it gets. However, be forewarned, this is considered to be a vertical book shop. This means you may need to climb up the ladder for a majority of the titles offered.

But don’t worry, you can always ask for help too if you don’t want to make your way up the ladder.

Head on over to Old Florida Book Shop and step back in time for a one-of-a-kind bookstore that is a rare find in The Sunshine State.

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Have you ever been to The Old Florida Book Shop in Fort Lauderdale before? Share with us your experience in the comments section. Or if you're looking for more information about this book store, including current hours of operation, check out the Old Florida Book Shop website or Old Florida Book Shop Facebook Page.

Meanwhile, after you're done perusing these shelves and working up an appetite, head on over to The Rustic Inn Crabhouse for a delicious feast!