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Tarpon Springs, Florida

Spongeorama Sponge Factory

A small museum lets visitors soak up the history of the "sponge capital of the world."

Tarpon Springs, Florida

Tarpon Springs Epiphany Celebration

Every January 6, young men dive into Spring Bayou in search of a cross and a year's worth of maritime blessings.

Tarpon Springs, Florida

The Hempcrete House

Florida’s first home built with eco-friendly hempcrete.

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Whimzeyland

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

11 miles from Tarpon Springs

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Clearwater Virgin Mary

This glass-stain Mary attracted thousands of pilgrims until her head was shattered by a vandal with a slingshot.

12 miles from Tarpon Springs

Hindu Temple of Florida

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

15 miles from Tarpon Springs

Odyssey 2001 'Spaceship'

The strip club's VIP lounge is actually a rare repurposed Futuro House.

19 miles from Tarpon Springs

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