A replica of one of the more than 15,000 civilian lookout towers that lined the U.S. coast during World War II.

A sculpture of 18 beautiful clay mandalas on display at Warm Mineral Springs in Florida sends a message of world peace.

Must form and function forever remain at odds? Not if the Florida Department of Transportation has its way.

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

This Florida arena, once host to "the fastest game in the world," has sat empty for 25 years.

The Tallahassee Airport serves over half a million passengers a year and is home to some permanent residents too.

Florida’s half-sized replica of the Vietnam Veterans Wall.

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

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

Owned by no one but beloved by all, Brownie was a good dog.

Mariners once used this prehistoric landfill as a navigational landmark.

World's largest magnetic research facility.

Public works and national defense project meant to carve a canal all the way across the state of Florida.

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

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

Remarkably realistic Florida shoal bass "swim" inside this large globoid sculpture.

Neglected resting place of some of the city's early luminaries—and a woman encased in concrete.

Home to a giant switchblade and one of the world's largest collections of pocket knives, this museum is a cut above the rest.

Four metal statues of massive animal penises stand outside the university's Animal Sciences building.

Ancient church constructed with a special wood that preserves prints from the past.

This Florida resort community is where the Amish come to have fun in the sun.

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

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

The site of a gold-digging conquistador's bloody landing in the Americas.