Long before Europeans arrived, Native Americans built an artificial island out of shells that has withstood a millennia of hurricanes.

This kitsch eatery is chock-a-block with bric-a-brac.

One of many gator theme parks, abandoned in the sugar fields of South Florida.

This picturesque ghost town is located on the banks of the Suwannee River.

The so-called "world's shortest river" is actually a window into a cave.

Known as the most resilient water tower in the region.

Interactive modern and vintage submarine equipment, World War II relics, and submarine attire.

The largest retailer of seashells in the world.

This hauntingly beautiful stretch of Florida coastline is covered in sun-bleached trees.

Ch-Ch-Check out the world's largest hand-painted 3D mural.

Jacksonville's highways rendered this century-old grammar school unusable.

The giant squid's 27-foot-long corpse lies preserved within a Sarasota aquarium.

Visitors flock to see this church tower's unintended feature: It happens to resemble a giant chicken from multiple points of view.

Hands-on activities, childbirth artifacts, and a library are all part of this tiny, one-room museum that examines motherhood and women’s roles throughout history.

History is hiding at the Morean Center for Clay.

You’ll feel like you’ve gone through the looking glass at this contemporary art museum filled with glass sculptures of every size, shape, and color.

A creative deviation in this post office's design was once a source of controversy.

A luxuriant botanical garden below sea level.

The abandoned bathhouse is all that remains of the hot springs considered Florida's original tourist attraction.

In this Florida couple's cottage, nearly every surface—inside and out—is covered in mosaic artwork.

The history of the traveling carnival is remembered by this sprawling collection of vintage wagons, games, and rides.

At Bern's Steak House, there's always room for dessert—it's just upstairs.

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

Play over 120 retro arcade games and pinball machines at this throwback museum.