Places toniamonkey Wants to Go

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

This Florida sinkhole hides a rainforest-like micro-environment in its depths.

Over 12,500 words are scrawled across each room of this historic plantation house and no one knows why.

Here’s how Robert the Doll earned his reputation as the most haunted doll in the world.

The history of the traveling carnival is remembered by this sprawling collection of vintage wagons, games, and rides.

This ancient octopus-like tree was saved from destruction thanks to shady reporting.

This ancient sinkhole-turned-healing-pool is a treasure trove of archeological discoveries and may even be the Fountain of Youth.

The Tallahassee Airport serves over half a million passengers a year and is home to some permanent residents too.

The haunting remains of a failed housing development can still be found behind the big box stores that were to anchor them.

This underground oasis is one of North America’s most fascinating prehistoric places—and you can scuba dive in it.

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

This former prison is an Art Deco masterpiece with a past full of civil rights flashpoints.

The ruins of this antebellum sugar plantation are the end result of a Seminole attack during the Florida Wars of 1836.

This divisive system of turtle tunnels was built to save animals stranded after a highway split a lake in half.

Disney World's very first waterpark is now an abandoned ruin being reclaimed by the swamp.

How Quincy, Florida became the richest town per capita due to one man's shrewd business acumen and taste for fizzy drinks.

An oddities shop that dabbles in the deathly and beautiful.

The only runway directly into the magic kingdom has been closed since 1972, but it still sings to you if you drive fast enough.

Stay in a room with a view... of the bottom of the ocean.

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

A sculpture of 18 beautiful clay mandalas on display at Warm Mineral Springs in Florida sends a message of world peace.

When you can't get to the Pacific, just go to Florida.

A gleaming white tower in ornate Indian style soars above the low-slung bungalows of north Tampa.

This statue inspired by Renoir's famous painting embodies the jovial spirit of Key West.