Built in 1927, this pink stucco hotel once hosted stars of Hollywood’s silent movie era. Now it's being brought back to life.

Part of a highway network meant to connect Miami to Montreal, this 10-mile stretch of road made from red bricks is still around 100 years later.

Built to replace a house destroyed by a hurricane, this home is made entirely of shipping containers.

This creative sculpture was a way to "recycle" an old tree.

This abandoned bridge is now a favorite haunt for graffiti artists.

This whimsical outsider art wall holds tiny treasures donated by the local community.

Near the ruins of a Civil War coastal fortress lies the only known African refugee cemetery in the United States.

Georgia may have been on his mind, but this memorial in Florida shows that Greenville was really Ray Charles's childhood home.

Visitors to this shop will find fossils, minerals, meteorites, skeletons, oddities, and much more.

Though it's unclear why it's there, the lifelike sculpture of the giant lizard is oddly charming.

This 15-foot former Johnny Appleseed has given up his apples for donuts and coffee.

This small island was the first National Wildlife Refuge ever created in the United States.

A gaudy painted elephant stands in memory of south Florida's fallen carnies.

For 32 years the famous Ringling Bros circus troupe spent winters in this sunny spot in Florida.

A lion given to the prime minister somehow got stuffed and sent to Florida.

This historic crypt was said to have been designed and built by the very person who is buried inside of it.

Get up close with some alligators at this roadside farm attraction.

How Quincy, Florida became the richest town per capita due to one man's shrewd business acumen and taste for fizzy drinks.

This Florida museum dedicated to western artwork is entered through an artificial canyon with imported sandstone.

It's believed Elvis Presley was inspired to write his breakthrough track after staying here.

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

For divers and music lovers, the Florida Keys' Underwater Music Festival provides the best of both worlds.

Location of a reliquary containing bone fragments of 18 saints.

A local landmark with generations of spraypainted messages, and more being added each day.