Estero, Florida
Mound Key Archaeological State Park
Long before Europeans arrived, Native Americans built an artificial island out of shells that has withstood a millennia of hurricanes.
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Estero, Florida
Long before Europeans arrived, Native Americans built an artificial island out of shells that has withstood a millennia of hurricanes.
Destin, Florida
Dedicated to the "World's Luckiest Fishing Village."
Tallahassee, Florida
This divisive system of turtle tunnels was built to save animals stranded after a highway split a lake in half.
Havana, Florida
This small museum is dedicated to the history of Havana and Florida's once-booming tobacco industry.
Carrabelle, Florida
Tucked away in the forests of North Florida resides a 19th-century lighthouse.
Largo, Florida
Step back in time at this immersive historical village.
Tierra Verde, Florida
Fascinating military history, awe-inspiring wildlife encounters, and endless outdoor adventures draw people to this sprawling park.
Homosassa, Florida
A hidden paradise in one of Florida’s most unique rivers.
Plant City, Florida
Nearly 200 prehistoric giants lurk among the trees at this theme park.
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Kitschy nautical-themed bar has offered mermaid shows and underwater ballet since 1956.
Winter Haven, Florida
The world's 2nd or 3rd or 4th busiest seaplane base.
Miami, Florida
This post-war motel embodies a little-known, Miami-born architectural style.
New Port Richey, Florida
These simple structures are living monuments to the fishermen who built this community over a century ago.
Anclote Key, Florida
Though it may look like it’s missing its outer shell, this skeletal cast-iron tower was built to withstand wind and waves.
Palatka, Florida
Public works and national defense project meant to carve a canal all the way across the state of Florida.
Tarpon Springs, Florida
Play over 120 retro arcade games and pinball machines at this throwback museum.
Dade City, Florida
Step into the past and experience what life was once like in the Sunshine State.
Lamont, Florida
View rare birds and interact with lemurs at this nonprofit run entirely by volunteers.
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
This liminal destination combines creaky carnival rides, a classic car museum, and luck-of-the-draw flea market finds surrounded by dust and drive-in movie screens.
Ochopee, Florida
This isolated airport in the middle of the Everglades sees more alligators than planes.
Stuart, Florida
In a time before lifeguards, this house was a sanctuary for the shipwrecked.
Tampa, Florida
Every Sunday for the last 30 years, this Buddhist temple has hosted a market with food and Thai goods.
Cedar Key, Florida
This salad has two key ingredients: hearts of palm and green ice cream.
Marco Island, Florida
Decorative shell walls built in the 1940s sit atop an ancient midden created by the Calusa Native Americans.