Places megantheforce Wants to Go

A secret, rocky playground hidden amongst the plain white beaches of the Florida coast.

This concrete sculpture features a woman opening her heart to showcase a beautiful fern.

A peaceful, unique botanical garden complete with waterfalls, mini islands, and swans.

An abandoned vacation home spent a decade taking on legends. It's now taking on water.

Japanese gardens dedicated to the Japanese farmer that refused to throw in the trowel.

The ruins of a once-thriving sugarcane plantation that was burned in the Second Seminole War.

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

The third tallest lighthouse in America once guided author Stephen Crane to safety.

These mysterious ruins are hidden amid this sleepy coastal city.

Despite being made of a seashell mortar, the crumbling remains of this historic Florida mill are still standing.

Mariners once used this prehistoric landfill as a navigational landmark.

A failed, un-built suburb that has been going feral for decades.

The only ancient owl carving found east of the Mississippi.

Though it may look like it’s missing its outer shell, this skeletal cast-iron tower was built to withstand wind and waves.

Welcome to old Florida, where a 1940s mermaid show is still enchanting visitors.

One of many gator theme parks, abandoned in the sugar fields of South Florida.

Built in 1927, this pink stucco hotel once hosted stars of Hollywood’s silent movie era. Now it's being brought back to life.

A building so large that it has its own weather.

This stretch of highway is said to be haunted by ghosts of settlers whose graves were paved over.

This home is decked out like a psychedelic explosion of colors and bowling balls.

An eclectic treasure trove of maritime marvels.

History is hiding at the Morean Center for Clay.

The largest retailer of seashells in the world.

For 32 years the famous Ringling Bros circus troupe spent winters in this sunny spot in Florida.