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

A peaceful, unique botanical garden complete with waterfalls, mini islands, and swans.

One of the only Florida forts to remain in the hands of the Union all through the Civil War still stands as a historic stronghold.

Despite being made of a seashell mortar, the crumbling remains of this historic Florida mill are still standing.

This fairytale-inspired cottage was created by a university literature professor.

This beautiful Miami garden was designed as a laboratory for tropical plants.

Given just one more year to live, Conrad Schuck built his dream house in Bartow, Florida.

The only Florida state park with publicly accessible caves.

A hidden beach at the end of a tunnel of mangrove trees.

This ancient octopus-like tree was saved from destruction thanks to shady reporting.

This ancient sinkhole-turned-healing-pool is a treasure trove of archeological discoveries and may even be the Fountain of Youth.

12,000 sq. ft. museum tracing erotic art from antiquity to modern times.

An oddities shop that dabbles in the deathly and beautiful.

Japanese gardens dedicated to the Japanese farmer that refused to throw in the trowel.

The ruins of this antebellum sugar plantation are the end result of a Seminole attack during the Florida Wars of 1836.

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

Stay in a room with a view... of the bottom of the ocean.

A mysterious castle built as a monument to lost love.

The scuba diving training facility was named for the steam that rises from the cave's chimney.

Where manatees are the snowbird vacationers in these balmy Florida springs.

Florida might be at its most surreal in this museum devoted to the famed Spanish artist.

These remote Florida islands have a history of sea turtles and sunken treasures, and one of the world's largest coastal brick fortresses.

The mysterious wonder of an underground waterfall is illuminated by multicolored lights.

An experimental, automotive replica of Stonehenge.