The world's largest occupied bat houses hold hundreds of thousands of flying mammals.

An 18th-century Spanish watchtower made entirely of seashell and concrete.

This picturesque ghost town is located on the banks of the Suwannee River.

A monument celebrating the idea of reaching inaccessible places.

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

One of many gator theme parks, abandoned in the sugar fields of South Florida.

Where manatees are the snowbird vacationers in these balmy Florida springs.

A haunted hill that supposedly defied gravity.

Possibly the most beautiful carillon in the world, set atop Iron Mountain in Florida.

A tribute to Ponce de Leon's supposed quest for eternal youth.

In this case, 'zero' marks the spot where the iconic Old Spanish Trail ends.

It's a pretty creepy lock-up.

Arrr! The most authentic collection of pirate artifacts in the world... matey.

Location of a reliquary containing bone fragments of 18 saints.

This curio museum seems like the type of place you might find a mogwai or a monkey's paw.

Intertwined, interspecies trees which locals believe can grant boons to lovers.

Possibly the world's oldest rug, this Egyptian relic is woven entirely from ancient cat hair and once carried a mummified human foot.

St. Augustine's record-setting narrow street was designed to protect against pirates.

A lion given to the prime minister somehow got stuffed and sent to Florida.

The third tallest lighthouse in America once guided author Stephen Crane to safety.

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

Former wax museum from the 1960s, home to many wax U.S. Presidents and the famous White House miniature.