A miniature city built by a single hunchbacked monk.

In the 19th century, this canal provided power to mills, machine shops, and other businesses in the area.

Tampa’s most famous native royal comes alive in a duo of arresting bronze statues.

The larger-than-life art installation at Tampa International Airport welcomes travelers to town.

This sculpture is one of many stunning features along Tampa’s Riverwalk.

The country’s largest boat parade honors an infamous Spanish pirate—who never actually existed.

A historical landmark that has been a central hub of entertainment since 1928.

At Bern's Steak House, there's always room for dessert—it's just upstairs.

Restored historic buildings, machinery, and a Mediterranean garden tell the story of a vibrant multicultural neighborhood in the heart of Tampa.

Fascinating military history, awe-inspiring wildlife encounters, and endless outdoor adventures draw people to this sprawling park.

This natural spring is the winter home to the largest gathering of manatees in the world.

One of the oldest, tallest, and most haunted lighthouses in America.

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

The story of a Floridian city as told through an obscure sport for retirees.

Opened in 1976, this monster-sized version of the fast-food franchise is sometimes called the Epic McD.

A replica of one of the more than 15,000 civilian lookout towers that lined the U.S. coast during World War II.

The site of a gold-digging conquistador's bloody landing in the Americas.

These mysterious ruins are hidden amid this sleepy coastal city.

This grand Spanish-Cuban restaurant has been serving customers for more than a century.

The highest point in Florida is still the lowest high point in the country.

You’ll feel like you’ve gone through the looking glass at this contemporary art museum filled with glass sculptures of every size, shape, and color.

The highway's southernmost spot is a beloved local attraction.

This small museum gives visitors a chance to soak up the history of the "sponge capital of the world."

Like Mardi Gras, only everyone's a pirate.