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Jack Kerouac House

The humble final home where the famous beat author wrote one of his most famous works a popular pilgrimage site for fans on the road.

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Harry P. Leu Gardens

A vast array of tropical plants collected by a vacationing couple.

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Tupperware Confidence Center

A museum preserving one company’s history of preserving food.

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Global Convergence Sculpture

Remarkably realistic Florida shoal bass "swim" inside this large globoid sculpture.

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Randall Knife Museum

Home to a giant switchblade and one of the world's largest collections of pocket knives, this museum is a cut above the rest.

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Discovery Island

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

Orlando, Florida

Carmine Oddities Boutique

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

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.

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Unique Food & Drink in Orlando

Dole Whip

This pineapple soft serve has a cult following at Disney theme parks.

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