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

It turns out that a hurricane-prone beach is probably not the best place to house wild animals.

Located within a historic park, the beacon is the oldest standing structure in Miami.

A mysterious castle built as a monument to lost love.

Found: Garden of Eden in Miami-Dade County, Florida.

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

With nickel-steel armor and three-inch thick bullet resistant windows, FDR's train was a rolling fortress.

This isolated airport in the middle of the Everglades sees more alligators than planes.

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

This landmark Victorian folly rewards visitors with spectacular views over the Peak District.

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

This foolish Victorian sea fort was converted to a deluxe hotel.

The scant remains of this flooded historic village can be explored in one of the most remote areas of the Great Smokies.

Dinosaur eggs were first discovered at these fiery red cliffs.

An exceptional assortment of fossils recovered from private collections.

This sweet Southern elixir comes from what may be the oldest grape vine in North America.

Armenian monks at an island monastery in the Venetian Lagoon make a rare rose petal jam.

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

This small museum concentrates on the juicy history of orange production in Florida.

Of course the guy with the first patent for an ice machine lived in Florida.

One of the best places in Florida to spot rare, carnivorous pitcher plants.

These crumbling foundations are all that remain of the once-stately 1840s manor that gave the town of Bradenton its name.

The largest freshwater lake in the Florida Keys.

Working compound meant to allow visitors to reclaim the values and traditions of the past.