The first patented shaved-ice machine heralded a snowy wonderland of iced treats at a favorite New Orleans summer shack.

Restored historic buildings, machinery, and a Mediterranean garden tell the story of a vibrant multicultural neighborhood in the heart of Tampa.

Tour the oldest family-owned cigar-rolling factory in the country—then learn how to roll your own.

A creative deviation in this post office's design was once a source of controversy.

The site of a gold-digging conquistador's bloody landing in the Americas.

Possibly the most beautiful carillon in the world, set atop Iron Mountain in Florida.

Florida castle built with aluminum printing plates.

Every Sunday for the last 30 years, this Buddhist temple has hosted a market with food and Thai goods.

This sculpture is one of many stunning features along Tampa’s Riverwalk.

Tampa’s most famous native royal comes alive in a duo of arresting bronze statues.

History is hiding at the Morean Center for Clay.

Brick walkways weave through more than 500 palms and cycads, representing 150 species from around the world.

A towering, steel behemoth that has graced the skyline of Lakeland, Florida since the early 1980s.

This facility, now a museum, once housed and trained U.S. Army Air Force pilots who flew during the Allied invasion of Normandy.

The history of the traveling carnival is remembered by this sprawling collection of vintage wagons, games, and rides.

Fascinating military history, awe-inspiring wildlife encounters, and endless outdoor adventures draw people to this sprawling park.

This grand Spanish-Cuban restaurant has been serving customers for more than a century.

The childhood home of a Tampa sports legend now houses 135 years of baseball memorabilia.

The country’s largest boat parade honors an infamous Spanish pirate—who never actually existed.

No one knows how or why this painting appeared to produce crystallized tears.

Step back in time at this immersive historical village.

Play over 120 retro arcade games and pinball machines at this throwback museum.

The mounds on this coastal archaeological site reveal the history of the land’s first inhabitants.

Erosion left these fascinating granite formations strewn across fields and mountains in Burgundy.