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Been There, Haven't Done That!
You've seen the theme parks, the big cities and the major attractions. Now it's time to go off the beaten path. On your next Florida excursion, plan for some extra travel time to visit these offbeat, quirky roadside attractions.
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A Ring of Circus Attractions
Lake Placid, a town of about 2,000 residents set in Highlands County in the south-central part of Florida, claims to have the most clowns per capita of any town in the state.
Tags: theater, Lake_Placid, Tampa, Tallahassee,
Mural, Mural on the Wall
A man listens to an old record player. A woman looks out the window as a dove flies by. For me, seeing daily life through the windows makes it seem like I am really there. And it is a lovely slice of life.
Tags: Palatka, DeLand, Lake_Placid, art, history, tours, BeenThere,
Mural Towns Paint Heritage
Tags: Charlotte_Harbor, DeLand, Gainesville, High_Springs, Kissimmee, Lake_Placid, Lake_Wales, Milton, Palatka, Punta_Gorda, Sebring, art,
Big, Bad Bass
Anglers who fish the Suwannee fall in love with its cypress swamps and spring-fed creeks. From its headwaters in "The Swamp" to the wide flood plain near its mouth, the Suwannee's scenery seems to evolve every 30 miles.
Tags: Cedar_Key, Crystal_River, DeLand, Gainesville, Kissimmee, Lake_Placid, Lake_Wales, Ocala, Palatka, Panama_City_Beach, Stuart, Suwannee, Tampa, Tarpon_Springs, Vero_Beach, fishing, events,
Lakeland, Lake Wales and Lake Placid
Spook Hill is a mysterious experience for all visitors as their vehicle appears to roll uphill backward from a neutral position!
Tags: Lake_Placid, Lake_Wales, Lakeland, museums, nature, historical_sites,
City Profile: Sebring
Sebring's array of scenic lakes, championship golf courses, parks and recreational activities make it a perfect stop on a vacation to central Florida.
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Arcadia, Sebring, Okeechobee and Lake Placid
The Castle, built by Renaissance man Howard Solomon (equal parts artisan and comedian), contains galleries of his art and more than 80 interpretive stained glass windows.
Tags: Arcadia, Lake_Placid, Okeechobee, Palm_Beach, Sebring, trails, wildlife, museums, canoeing, driving_tours, Tours_on_a_Tankful,
Sebring/Arcadia Area
Old homes hold a bed and breakfast and memories of yesteryear glories. Local restaurants serve diner-style comfort food and everything feels homey and relaxed.
Tags: Arcadia, Lake_Placid, Sebring, parks,
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