Historic Eatonville (Kennedy Blvd corridor)
The town's small historic core, walkable in under two hours, taking in the Hurston museum, Town Hall and 19th-century church sites.
Best time
Late January through early February for the ZORA! Outdoor Festival of the Arts, the flagship event of the year-long ZORA! Festival season celebrating Hurston's legacy.
Currency
USD
Language
English
Mid-range / day
USD 160
Is Eatonville safe for Black travelers?
Eatonville scores 4.0/5 (Very good) on the ROAM BLK safety index for Black travelers. Eatonville is a small, quiet residential town of roughly 2,300 people, with the moderate, mostly property-crime profile typical of small Florida towns. It is not a nightlife destination; most visitors spend a few daytime hours on the walkable historic corridor, which is low-risk and straightforward.
Neighborhoods to Know
Must-Visit Places
Zora Neale Hurston National Museum of Fine Arts
Museum dedicated to Hurston's legacy and to African diasporic art; hub of the town's ZORA! Festival programming.
227 E Kennedy Blvd, Eatonville, FL 32751
The Moseley House Museum
Restored 1888 home of one of Eatonville's founding families. Open for tours the fourth Saturday of each month only — plan around it.
11 Taylor Ave, Eatonville, FL 32751
Eatonville Town Hall
Seat of the town’s self-government since incorporation; a stop on the historic walking tour.
307 E Kennedy Blvd, Eatonville, FL 32751
St. Lawrence AME Church
Founded in 1881, one of Eatonville's oldest institutions and a walking-tour stop.
Eatonville, FL 32751
Kook'n With Kim Black-Owned
Black-owned soul and Southern food spot on Kennedy Blvd, featured on Netflix's 'Somebody Feed Phil.'
307 W Kennedy Blvd, Eatonville, FL 32751
Visa
No visa required for US citizens (domestic).
Frequently asked questions
Is Eatonville safe for Black travelers?
Eatonville scores 4.0 out of 5 (Very good) on the ROAM BLK safety index for Black travelers. Eatonville is a small, quiet residential town of roughly 2,300 people, with the moderate, mostly property-crime profile typical of small Florida towns. It is not a nightlife destination; most visitors spend a few daytime hours on the walkable historic corridor, which is low-risk and straightforward.
Which neighborhoods in Eatonville are good for Black travelers?
Historic Eatonville (Kennedy Blvd corridor). The town's small historic core, walkable in under two hours, taking in the Hurston museum, Town Hall and 19th-century church sites.
Are there Black-owned businesses in Eatonville?
Black-owned spots ROAM BLK recommends include Kook'n With Kim.
When is the best time to visit Eatonville?
Late January through early February for the ZORA! Outdoor Festival of the Arts, the flagship event of the year-long ZORA! Festival season celebrating Hurston's legacy.
How much does a day in Eatonville cost?
Budget: USD 80 · Mid-range: USD 160 · Luxury: USD 300 per day, per ROAM BLK estimates.
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