Historic Downtown Business District

Line of old brick stores in DeFuniak Springs Florida where one is under renovation

Time to invest in the Historic Downtown Business District of DeFuniak Springs, FL!  Comprised of historic buildings which are contributing structures to the Florida Chautauqua Campus/Resort now on the National Register of Historic Places.  Highly coveted by heritage tourists.

The City of DeFuniak Springs seeking businesses for customers wishing to experience an old-fashioned shopping experience with an eclectic mix of art, home decor, dining, general stores, antiques, and other merchandise that heritage tourists and locals seek

  • A five-block area was designated a Florida Main Street Community in 2017 by the Florida Secretary of State;
  • Revitalization program created by the City in 2017 and now orchestrated by Main Street DeFuniak Springs partially funded by the City of DeFuniak Springs;
  • Several storefronts are now under historic restoration and reopening in 2019;
  • Qualifies for state tax incentives and façade and revitalization grants through Main Street DeFuniak Springs;
  • Major events attracting thousands of tourists and locals to the Historic Downtown Business District such as LakeFest and Christmas Reflections.

To reach out, email the Main Street DeFuniak Springs Executive Director Amanda Bierbaum

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Line of old brick stores in DeFuniak Springs Florida where one is under renovation

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