An idyllic swimming pool tells the tale of Hemingway's trouble with women.

This spiny beast guards an artist's village while vying for the title of largest lobster in the world.

This small museum gives visitors a chance to soak up the history of the "sponge capital of the world."

The country’s largest boat parade honors an infamous Spanish pirate—who never actually existed.

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.

Fascinating military history, awe-inspiring wildlife encounters, and endless outdoor adventures draw people to this sprawling park.

The former home of the Nobel Prize-winning American writer is now home to dozens of six-toed cats.

A monument celebrating the idea of reaching inaccessible places.

"We Seceded Where Others Failed."

Welcome to old Florida, where a 1940s mermaid show is still enchanting visitors.

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

Step back into the glory days of Florida's nascent tourism industry at this Gilded Age palace.

This grand Spanish-Cuban restaurant has been serving customers for more than a century.

Like Mardi Gras, only everyone's a pirate.

A Circus legend leaves an unexpected endowment.

This former factory has been transformed into a technicolor wonderland, where dozens of local artists have collaborated to create a real choose-your-own-adventure experience.

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

The first custom-designed building to showcase the works of Dale Chihuly is a wonderland of glass and light.

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

Step back in time at this immersive historical village.

An abandoned Victorian house transformed into a museum and store filled with taxidermy and vintage goods.

This glass-stain Mary attracted thousands of pilgrims until her head was shattered by a vandal with a slingshot.

Built in 1927, this pink stucco hotel once hosted stars of Hollywood’s silent movie era. Now it's being brought back to life.

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