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Splendid China, Orlando
Permanently Closed

Kissimmee, Florida

Splendid China

Once featuring over 60 miniature replicas of famous Chinese locations, the Splendid China theme park was completely abandoned and is now mostly rubble.

The former Discovery Island in Bay Lake as seen from the beach at Disney's Wilderness Lodge.
Permanently Closed

Orlando, Florida

Discovery Island

Disney's abandoned animal island is now an overgrown ruin that was almost the coolest attraction ever.

A school of more than 100 tarpons visit Robbie's daily.

Islamorada, Florida

Robbie’s of Islamorada

At this bayside marina, enormous wild tarpon jump out of the water to snatch fish from visitors’ hands.

Orange World's bright dome is a local landmark.

Kissimmee, Florida

Eli's Orange World

The rounded structure has evolves from service station to citrus to souvenirs to Charley survivor.

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Officially titled “HOME,” Phoebe the Flamingo is a 21-foot-tall work of art by Matthew Mazzotta at Tampa International Airport.

Tampa, Florida

Phoebe the Flamingo

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

The Gasparilla II is a 137-foot, three-masted boat with a flat steel bottom that “invades” Tampa every January.

Tampa, Florida

Jose Gasparilla II

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

Key West Historic Memorial Sculpture Garden

Key West, Florida

Key West Historic Memorial Sculpture Garden

Recently celebrating its 25th anniversary, the garden opened in September 1997 to celebrate the men and women who have had the greatest impact on Key West.

Progress City

Orlando, Florida

Progress City Model

A glimpse at Walt Disney's vision for a "community of tomorrow," in miniature.

Mickey Pylon

Celebration, Florida

Mickey Pylon

Electrical pylon in the shape of Disney's beloved mouse.

This 'Traveler' is not all he appears to be.

Orlando, Florida

‘The Traveler’

If you don't look closely, you might mistake this sculpture for just another passenger waiting at the airport.

The Key West Museum of Art & History at the Custom House

Key West, Florida

The Key West Museum of Art & History at the Custom House

A historic landmark and museum filled with curious objects representing the history of Key West.

World's Largest Entertainment McDonald's

Orlando, Florida

World's Largest Entertainment McDonald's

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

The Blue Hole is a haven for a wide array of wildlife in the Florida Keys

Big Pine Key, Florida

Blue Hole

The largest freshwater lake in the Florida Keys.

The Mark V Deep Diving Suit, the iconic commercial diving apparel.

Islamorada, Florida

History of Diving Museum

A unique collection of diving equipment spanning antiquity to the present day.

President Truman conducted official state business from this Key West location frequently

Key West, Florida

Truman's Little White House

A historic presidential getaway on the continental United States' southernmost island.

Hemingway’s last red cent!

Key West, Florida

Hemingway's Last Penny

An idyllic swimming pool tells the tale of Hemingway's trouble with women.

The Conch Republic

Key West, Florida

The Conch Republic

"We Seceded Where Others Failed."

Robert Is Here

Homestead, Florida

Robert Is Here

The sign that drew attention to a young boy's cucumber stand is now the name of his fruit superstore.

Rooster Cemetery.

Key West, Florida

Blue Heaven Rooster Cemetery

A small poultry graveyard in the courtyard of a popular Key West watering hole.

Spongeorama sign

Tarpon Springs, Florida

Spongeorama Sponge Factory

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

US 1 Mile 0 sign.

Key West, Florida

U.S. Route 1 Mile 0 Sign

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

Pan Am's First Office

Key West, Florida

Pan Am's First Office

The birthplace of American international flight service has been turned into a celebrity's microbrewery.

Betsy the Lobster

Islamorada, Florida

Betsy the Lobster

This spiny beast guards an artist's village while vying for the title of largest lobster in the world.

The Apollo 1 crew jokingly showing their faith in the craft.

Cape Canaveral, Florida

Launch Complex 34

This abandoned NASA launch site is now a memorial to a trio of astronauts who were killed there.

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