Saint Simons Island, Georgia
Fort Frederica
The remnants of the fortress that saved Georgia from the Spanish still stand guard on their swampy island.
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Saint Simons Island, Georgia
The remnants of the fortress that saved Georgia from the Spanish still stand guard on their swampy island.
Jekyll Island, Georgia
Constant erosion has created a surreal landscape of bleached and preserved fallen trees.
Jekyll Island, Georgia
If all members were present at the table, a sixth of the world's wealth would be under the same roof.
Jacksonville, Florida
Must form and function forever remain at odds? Not if the Florida Department of Transportation has its way.
Brooklyn, New York
This 19th century brick building in Brooklyn stands out like the anachronistic landmark that it is.
Glen Cove, New York
The abandoned grounds and derelict greenhouses of this once-magnificent Edwardian estate are now a nature preserve open for exploration.
Staunton, Virginia
Outdoor exhibits explore the contributions of European, African, and indigenous peoples to American frontier culture.
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
America's most famous museum of medical oddities is home to the remains of Albert Einstein's brain.
Los Angeles, California
During prohibition, corrupt city officials ran drinking dens under the streets of Downtown Los Angeles.
Celebration, Florida
Electrical pylon in the shape of Disney's beloved mouse.
St. Augustine, Florida
Two men built this castle on the Florida coast as an artistic “landscape sculpture.”
St. Augustine, Florida
An 18th-century Spanish watchtower made entirely of seashell and concrete.
Waldo, Florida
North Central Florida's largest flea market and a weekend roadtripper's dream.
Palm Coast, Florida
A secret, rocky playground hidden amongst the plain white beaches of the Florida coast.
Jacksonville, Florida
This ancient octopus-like tree was saved from destruction thanks to shady reporting.
St. Augustine, Florida
A luxurious 1880s hotel with its fair share of Tiffany stained glass, Edison electricity, and of course, ghosts.
Gainesville, Florida
This Florida sinkhole hides a rainforest-like micro-environment in its depths.
St. Petersburg, Florida
Florida might be at its most surreal in this museum devoted to the famed Spanish artist.
Naples, Florida
A hidden beach at the end of a tunnel of mangrove trees.
Homosassa, Florida
In Florida, these naughty monkeys live on their own mini-monkey Alcatraz.
St. Augustine, Florida
A tribute to Ponce de Leon's supposed quest for eternal youth.