2017-18 Fantastic Flagler Visitor & Newcomer Guide 2017-2018 Fantastic Flagler Visitor Newcomer Guide | Page 25

Step back in time to one of the oldest towns on Florida’s east coast. Historic buildings, a thriving agricultural community and more than 400 year old live oak trees are just some of the more common sites you will see. POPULATION 3,255 *2016 Estimate; Source: Applied Geographic Solutions, 2016 FACTOID The City of Bunnell is the second largest city in the State of Florida based on land mass. In the 1930s Bunnell was a lumber and turpentine town, while today it is more noted for potato and cabbage production, as well as raising livestock. Bunnell owes part of its start to the railroad industry and the Florida East Coast Railway. HIGHLIGHTS The Flagler Playhouse offers a variety of theatrical activities including a full season of musicals and plays, a summer musical camp, children’s performances and much more. The Playhouse is an integral part of the cultural landscape of Flagler County. Bunnell OUR NEIGHBORHOODS CRACKER DAY Photo credit: A.J. Neste Discover many of the County’s interesting and historical sites as you hop aboard the Flagler County Historical Bus Tour. Enjoy a narrated ride with local historian and a stop for lunch at Bull Creek Fish Camp. Reservations are required by calling 386-439-5003. GOOD EATS Bull Creek Fish Camp 3861 W CR 2006, Bunnell 386-437-1991 Chicken Pantry 600 E Moody Blvd, Bunnell 386-437-3316 Osteria Rustica Italian Restaurant 4750 E Moody Blvd, Bunnell 386-437-2000 POPULAR EVENT Cracker Day - Festivities typically include bull riding, steer riding, sack races, chute doggin’, ribbon ropin’, chicken chase, pig chase, boot race, barrels and the best Southern bar-b-que lunch! Fantastic Flagler Visitor & Newcomer Guide     23