Clayton, Georgia
"Eye of God" Rapid, Chattooga River
A curious whirlpool formation supposedly capable of entangling or engulfing branches, tree trunks, or whole rafts full of hapless tourists.
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Clayton, Georgia
A curious whirlpool formation supposedly capable of entangling or engulfing branches, tree trunks, or whole rafts full of hapless tourists.
Atlanta, Georgia
Healing Springs that once ran red with soldiers' blood.
Cherry Log, Georgia
An impressive collection is dedicated to the legendary beast.
Savannah, Georgia
Hidden amid the old-world charm of Savannah is a museum dedicated to the world of oddities and criminal history.
Walker County, Georgia
The perfectly named cave drop is the deepest in the continental United States, almost matching the height of Seattle’s Space Needle.
St. Marys, Georgia
Ruins of a Carnegie family mansion on Cumberland Island.
Lumpkin, Georgia
Bad farming practices caused this unnatural natural wonder.
Suches, Georgia
They call this long foot bridge a swinging bridge, but really it's the bouncing you have to watch out for.
Milledgeville, Georgia
One of the largest-ever mental hospitals now sits abandoned, surrounded by 25,000 unmarked graves.
Savannah, Georgia
This quirky curiosity shop takes its cues from the world's bazaars.
Pensacola, Florida
A Grand Dame of the vaudeville circuit restored to its former glory.
Crystal River, Florida
The mounds on this coastal archaeological site reveal the history of the land’s first inhabitants.
Key Largo, Florida
After a long career, a disastrous sinking, and a half-successful salvage, this Naval vessel-turned-artificial reef ended up exactly where she was supposed to—with a little help from nature.
Estero, Florida
Long before Europeans arrived, Native Americans built an artificial island out of shells that has withstood a millennia of hurricanes.
Plant City, Florida
Nearly 200 prehistoric giants lurk among the trees at this theme park.
Riviera Beach, Florida
Off the Florida coast, a whimsical world of marine sculptures are revitalizing coral reefs.
Crystal River, Florida
This natural spring is the winter home to the largest gathering of manatees in the world.
Tierra Verde, Florida
Fascinating military history, awe-inspiring wildlife encounters, and endless outdoor adventures draw people to this sprawling park.
Key West, Florida
Six miles off the coast of Key West, a former military transport ship is now one of the largest artificial reefs in the world.
St. Augustine, Florida
One of the oldest, tallest, and most haunted lighthouses in America.
Apopka, Florida
Approximately 65,000 gallons of crystal clear water pour out of this headspring every minute.
Hobe Sound, Florida
These craggy limestone outcrops offer a glimpse at a unique piece of Florida geology.
Pensacola, Florida
Though nicknamed the “Russian Freighter,” this ship was actually sunk off the coast of Pensacola by the U.S. government in a top-secret operation.
Clearwater, Florida
An abandoned Victorian house transformed into a museum and store filled with taxidermy and vintage goods.