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The Atlas Obscura Guide To Clermont

2 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Clermont, Florida

Updated December 18, 2009

Unusual Attractions in Clermont

Clermont, Florida

The Citrus Tower

An icon among Florida's pre-Disney tourist attractions.

Clermont, Florida

Presidents Hall of Fame

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

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Orlando, Florida

Progress City Model

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

14 miles from Clermont

Orlando, Florida

Discovery Island

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

15 miles from Clermont

Lake Buena Vista, Florida

River Country

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

15 miles from Clermont

Orlando, Florida

"Singing Runway" at the Abandoned Disney World Airport

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

16 miles from Clermont

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.

17 miles from Clermont

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