Sanibel, Florida
Pistol Shrimp of Ding Darling
Just below the surface, shrimp are producing temperatures hotter than the sun.
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Sanibel, Florida
Just below the surface, shrimp are producing temperatures hotter than the sun.
Polk City, Florida
The world's largest private aircraft collection.
Ochopee, Florida
The smallest post office in the United States is no bigger than a broom closet.
Fort Myers, Florida
One-time winter retreats of prolific inventor Thomas Edison and his friend Henry Ford.
Estero, Florida
Former utopian colony based on the belief that the universe exists in a hollow sphere.
Key West, Florida
A monument celebrating the idea of reaching inaccessible places.
Ochopee, Florida
In the depths of the Everglades, one man has dedicated his life to studying the elusive Skunk Ape.
Big Pine Key, Florida
Island ghost town detailing Flagler's folly in building the Overseas Railroad.
Captiva, Florida
This kitsch eatery is chock-a-block with bric-a-brac.
Key West, Florida
Florida's oldest bar was once a morgue, complete with a hanging tree and gravestones.
Lake Buena Vista, Florida
Disney World's very first waterpark is now an abandoned ruin being reclaimed by the swamp.
Marco Island, Florida
An abandoned vacation home spent a decade taking on legends. It's now taking on water.
Key West, Florida
The former home of the Nobel Prize-winning American writer is now home to dozens of six-toed cats.
Orlando, Florida
Disney's abandoned animal island is now an overgrown ruin that was almost the coolest attraction ever.
St. Petersburg, Florida
Florida might be at its most surreal in this museum devoted to the famed Spanish artist.
Key West, Florida
These remote Florida islands have a history of sea turtles and sunken treasures, and one of the world’s largest coastal brick fortresses.
Des Moines, Iowa
The headquarters of the prestigious World Food Prize celebrates the heroes in the fight against hunger, has no cafeteria.
What Cheer, Iowa
No one knows the origin of this small town’s unique name.
Des Moines, Iowa
The magazine keeps a perfectly groomed display garden for its photo shoots.
Winterset, Iowa
This simple home was the beginning of a long journey for the iconic Western film star.
Des Moines, Iowa
Millions of dollars worth of sculpture decorate this Iowa city center.
Walcott, Iowa
The world’s largest truck stop includes a barber shop, chiropractor, and a huge museum with antique trucks.
Ames, Iowa
Beating out all other concrete competitors, this massive garden feature's pointy hat has earned it a world record.
Des Moines, Iowa
This zombie-themed restaurant stands out in the heart of corn country.