North Central Florida's largest flea market and a weekend roadtripper's dream.

The largest retailer of seashells in the world.

This kitsch eatery is chock-a-block with bric-a-brac.

Human skulls and a stuffed goat made into a rocking chair can be found at this strange little store.

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

Florida might be at its most surreal in this museum devoted to the famed Spanish artist.

This home is decked out like a psychedelic explosion of colors and bowling balls.

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

"Bite or Smite" became the unlikely mascot of a Tampa suburb.

A tiny, unassuming park in Tampa that belongs to the Republic of Cuba.

Like Mardi Gras, only everyone's a pirate.

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

An oddities shop that dabbles in the deathly and beautiful.

The world's smallest park was dedicated in 1948 as the only colony for leprechauns west of Ireland.

Trace the history of writing at this unusual North Carolina destination.

A creepy sculpture of a decapitated head invites viewers to see St. Louis through its empty eyes.

The Forest Service's surprisingly sophisticated collection of wildfire prevention art features America's most beloved bear.

A vinyl-lover's Shangri-La.

This historic building provides a powerful glimpse into the lives of Japanese Americans forced to relocate during World War II.

A colorful architectural gem in Seattle's uniquely modern Central Library.

An ice cream parlor chain that caters to vegans and pinball fans equally.

This semi-secret garden in south Seattle emulates a traditional Japanese garden using the plants of the Pacific Northwest.

A huge musical sculpture and other art installations on the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration grounds.

Delightful disarray of found objects and clutter.