Places jlwildfang Wants to Go

In this Florida couple's cottage, nearly every surface—inside and out—is covered in mosaic artwork.

A live oak beside a Florida bike trail has become a shimmering, musical memorial.

This picturesque ghost town is located on the banks of the Suwannee River.

A much more welcome kind of snowbird vacationer, manatees camp out in these springs every winter.

Former villa and estate of James Deering developed to preserve native tropical forests.

A small strip of artistic displays is tucked away in a flea market.

In a Florida town known for antiques, this painted home became an art attraction and a symbol of love.

Hidden in the plaza next to a pizza shop is an amazing little oddities shop.

Strange beasts lurking in a garden are all that remain of a quirky, short-lived theme park.

What started as three small gnomes at the base of a tree has grown into a full-blown gnome home.

Once featuring over 60 miniature replicas of famous Chinese locations, the Splendid China theme park was completely abandoned and is now mostly rubble.

A spirited shopping experience.

A public, open-air art exhibit featuring world-renowned sculptures hides in plain sight on the outskirts of Orlando.

This charming Mediterranean Revival landmark has welcomed guests since 1927, and starred in a cult horror film. 

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

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

Time travel back to Florida's abundant cattle era.