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A centuries-old stone pagoda from Japan stands among cherry trees beside the National Mall Tidal Basin.

A stone nook where Frederick Douglass escaped the world to think, read, and write.

A battleship’s mast sits atop a turret-like memorial, commemorating those who lost their lives in one of the precipitating events of the Spanish-American War.

A vibrant arts enclave in stunning red rock scenery.

High seas history comes to life at this immersive museum with an on-site tavern.

Established to give visitors a taste of Lee County’s natural bounty, this shop offers fresh fruit, soft-serve ice cream, and preserves.

This onetime gambler’s den was turned into a destination restaurant, reachable only by boat.

This distinctive lighthouse with an iron skeleton is one of the tallest on the East Coast.

More than 20,000 butterflies can be seen at this spectacular park and research center.

This oceanfront 1920s house museum offers visitors historic art and rare plants across five distinct ecosystems.

Vintage neon signs illuminate highway history.

This independent library is rooted in community service and lifelong learning.

Experience the wonders of a pristine night sky in this landscape free from light pollution.

Ride a gondola up to this historic mountainside eatery.

A community gathering space that inspires outdoor adventure.

Amelia Island’s oldest independent bookstore is a cozy oasis for literary exploration.

Based in a former haberdashery, Florida’s oldest continually-operating bar has a rich nautical history and lots of local lore.

Named from the Spanish for “beautiful woods,” this public cemetery is spread across 29 acres of moss-draped oaks.

This rustic, seasonal eatery sits on a family-owned produce farm specializing in sustainable agriculture.

An interactive, open-air museum reveals Central Florida's storied past.

This historic eatery pays tribute to the building’s earliest roots as a hardware store.

This grand, Italianate family home built in 1885 is now a charming bed and breakfast.