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Discovery Island

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

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Skeletons: Museum of Osteology

Hundreds of skulls and bones at the largest skeleton museum in the country.

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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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The Holy Land Experience

A mega theme park-wax museum mélange containing all things biblical.

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Global Convergence Sculpture

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

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Tupperware Confidence Center

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

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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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Dole Whip

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

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Wildlife in Florida’s Coastal Wetlands

Join us for a five-day adventure as we search for those rare orchids, paddle our way through mangrove forests, and snorkel alongside sea turtles, all in the company of an experienced naturalist guide.

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