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436 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Florida


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

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Where The Wild Things Are: 8 Animal Experiences in Florida

Interactive wildlife attractions let you experience your favorite animals up close.

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White Pelican Island

Every winter, this tiny islet on Florida’s Gulf Coast is swarmed by some of the largest birds on the continent.

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

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Salvador Dalí Museum

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

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An underwater city for the dead.

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    Florida’s Manatees Are Relative Newcomers, According to Historical Research

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