It’s Official: Florida’s Very Own Port Salerno Is One Of The Country’s Coolest Small Towns To Visit This Year
Planning a trip within The Sunshine State this year? Looking for a small town that might not have otherwise been on your radar? We have the perfect place for you. According to a recent list posted by Matador Network, one of the coolest towns in the country is none other than Port Salerno, Florida. While from the outside this looks like any other regular ol’ fishing town, it actually has a haunted past that most would not expect to find.
Port Salerno, Florida is a small fishing town in Martin County that has a population of fewer than 15,000 residents.
Famed bank robber John Ashley and his gang used Port Salerno as their hideaway. It’s been said that after Ashley was executed outside of town, his ghost came back and never left. Guests can even take the two-hour Port Salerno Ghost Tour to learn more!
Once you’re done checking out the haunted history, visit the various shops and restaurants like the Pirate’s Cove Tiki Bar, where you can sit outside and dine al fresco.
Have you ever visited Port Salerno, Florida before? Do you think it’s one of the coolest towns in the country? Share with us your thoughts in the comments section! Otherwise, if you’re looking for what’s been voted as one of the best beach towns to live in Florida, check this out.
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A New Jersey native with over 15 years of writing experience, Marisa has studied at both New York University and Florida International University. She has lived all over the country, including a decade stint in South Florida. Marisa is well-versed in exploration as she travels a good majority of the year in her self-converted Sprinter van. Her articles have been featured in various notable publications over the years, she has a published collection of short stories, and three completed screenplays under her belt.
