Punta Gorda, Florida
Radioactive Fountain of Youth
Some believe Ponce de León's mystical spring lurks right under a public drinking fountain.
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Punta Gorda, Florida
Some believe Ponce de León's mystical spring lurks right under a public drinking fountain.
North Port, Florida
This ancient sinkhole-turned-healing-pool is a treasure trove of archeological discoveries and may even be the Fountain of Youth.
Hamer, South Carolina
I-95's Tijuana-style celebration of kitsch at the Carolina border.
Jacksonville, Florida
Must form and function forever remain at odds? Not if the Florida Department of Transportation has its way.
St. Augustine, Florida
The walls of America's oldest masonry fort famously "swallowed" cannonballs.
Lake Wales, Florida
Possibly the most beautiful carillon in the world, set atop Iron Mountain in Florida.
Los Angeles, California
The space-age building is home to one of the few remaining rotating restaurants in America, and the only one that inspired a 1980s sitcom.
Buffalo, New York
The seat of Buffalo government is a gorgeous Art Deco palace.
Buffalo, New York
The absurd creation is a compulsory destination for selfies in Buffalo.
St. Louis, Missouri
The Old Courthouse takes visitors on a captivating trip through St. Louis' timeline.
St. Louis, Missouri
A creepy sculpture of a decapitated head invites viewers to see St. Louis through its empty eyes.
Kansas City, Missouri
Four, 18-foot-tall badminton shuttlecocks lie scattered about the lawn of a Kansas City museum.
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Yo, Adrian!
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
This elaborate towering structure was once famed for its revolutionary height.
Orlando, Florida
Remarkably realistic Florida shoal bass "swim" inside this large globoid sculpture.
Jacksonville, Florida
After serving in Vietnam, Korea, and even a stint in the Turkish navy, the unique ship is now open as a museum.
New Port Richey, 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.
Tampa, Florida
A tiny, unassuming park in Tampa that belongs to the Republic of Cuba.
Tampa, Florida
This sculpture is one of many stunning features along Tampa’s Riverwalk.
Tampa, Florida
Step back into the glory days of Florida's nascent tourism industry at this Gilded Age palace.
Apollo Beach, Florida
Manatees congregate around a power plant's discharge canal where the water is especially warm.
Largo, Florida
Step back in time at this immersive historical village.
St. Petersburg, Florida
A creative deviation in this post office's design was once a source of controversy.
Tierra Verde, Florida
Fascinating military history, awe-inspiring wildlife encounters, and endless outdoor adventures draw people to this sprawling park.