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 Fort Lauderdale
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Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum
863-902-1113
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Ah-Tah-Thi-Khi Museum features the history and culture of Florida's "unconquered" Seminole Indians. See lifelike exhibits and rare artifacts... More details and amenities
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Bonnet House Museum & Gardens
954-563-5393
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An extraordinary blend of art, architecture, history and ecology. This 35-acre subtropical estate and historic house museum was designed by Frederic C... More details and amenities
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Fort Lauderdale Historical Society
954-463-4431
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Located on the New River, the Fort Lauderdale Historical Society tells the story of their community's history from the Pioneers of Fort Lauderdal... More details and amenities
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 Tallahassee
Alfred B. Maclay Gardens State Park
850-487-4556
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Historic ornamental gardens developed by Alfred B. Maclay showcasing 28-acres of camellias, azaleas and other flowering trees and shrubs. The Maclay H... More details and amenities
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Florida Historic Capitol & Museum
850-487-1902
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Since 1845, the Historic Capitol has been the central symbol of Florida state government. Restored to its 1902 appearance, it is the post Victorian ic... More details and amenities
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 Fernandina Beach
Amelia Island Museum of History
904-261-7378
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Discover the rich history and culture of Amelia Island, a tiny paradise with a big place in Florida's history books. Housed in the historic Nassau Cou... More details and amenities
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Fort Clinch State Park
904-277-7274
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Approximately 1,200 acres of maritime hammock with large Spanish moss-draped live oaks and a Civil War-era fort, a half-mile-long fishing pier, miles ... More details and amenities
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 Titusville
American Police Hall of Fame
321-264-0911
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The Nation's first museum, attraction and memorial honoring all police officers. This educational attraction offers thousands of items on display such... More details and amenities
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 Tarpon Springs
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Anclote Key Preserve State Park
727-469-5942
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Blue gulf waters lap gently upon the preserve's beautiful four mile long beach. A picturesque 1887 federal lighthouse stands sentinel on the southern ... More details and amenities
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 Sanibel Island
The Bailey-Matthews Shell Museum
888-679-6450, 239-395-2233
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Sanibel & Captiva are considered the shelling capital of North America. More than 300 species of shells can be found in the shallow water surround... More details and amenities
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 Coconut Grove
The Barnacle Historic State Park
305-442-6866
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This beautiful house with a whimsical name dates to a quieter time. The Barnacle, built in 1891, offers a glimpse of Old Florida during "The... More details and amenities
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 Key Biscayne
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Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park
305-361-8779
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Located on the tip of secluded Key Biscayne just minutes across the Rickenbacker Causeway from downtown Miami. It's consistently ranked among the top ... More details and amenities
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 Boca Raton
Boca Raton Historical Society
561-395-6766
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"You owe it to yourself to learn more about Boca Raton's rich history." Let your guide be the Boca Raton Historical Society (BRHS), located ... More details and amenities
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 Lake Wales
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Bok Tower Gardens
863-676-1408
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Bok Tower Gardens blends the beauty of nature, the intrigue of history and exceptional artistic and musical experiences to enrich the hearts and minds... More details and amenities
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 Cocoa
Brevard Museum of History & Natural Science
321-632-1830
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Dioramas and exhibits depict the area from the days of mammoths and saber tooth cats to the modern era of rockets and space shuttles. Handle foss... More details and amenities
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 Bunnell
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Bulow Plantation Ruins Historic State Park
386-517-2084
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The Sugar Mill Ruins is listed on the National Register of Historic Sites. Visitors can either drive the loop road or walk the nature trail to the sug... More details and amenities
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 Panama City Beach
Camp Helen State Park
850-233-5059
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Camp Helen State Park consists of undisturbed dunes bordering Phillips Inlet, Lake Powell and the Gulf of Mexico. Although Camp Helen is small - only ... More details and amenities
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 St. George Island
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Cape St. George Light & Visitor Center
888-927-7744, 850-927-7744
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The historic Cape St. George Light, originally built in 1852, has been reconstructed on St. George Island after the tragic co... More details and amenities
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 St. Augustine
Centennial House Bed & Breakfast
800-611-2880, 904-810-2218
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A 19th century city living, 21st century luxury. This nationally registered "certified historic structure" is located on the horse-drawn car... More details and amenities
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Colonial Spanish Quarter Museum
904-825-6830
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Step back in time at St. Augustine's only living history museum. As you stroll through this garrison town, leave today's world behind and lear... More details and amenities

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Dow Museum of Historic Houses
904-823-9722
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On one city block, discover over 400 years of history. Hidden among beautiful courtyards are nine historic houses original to the site. Inside find ex... More details and amenities
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Flagler College
904-819-6400
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Explore the grandeur of the former Hotel Ponce de Leon, built in 1887 by Henry Flagler. Now home to Flagler College, take a tour through this fully re... More details and amenities
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Fort Mose
904-823-2232
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The first free African settlement in North America and a premier site on the Florida Black Heritage trail. In 1738, the Spanish governor of Florida ch... More details and amenities
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 Port St. Joe
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Constitution Convention Museum State Park
850-229-8029
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The monument was erected in 1922 and bears the names of the convention delegates engraved in marble. The vast landscape boasts a promenade of palm tre... More details and amenities
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 Stuart
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Court House Cultural Center Gallery
772-287-6676
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The historic Martin County Court House Cultural Center hosts fine arts exhibits featuring locally and nationally known artists. Home to the Arts Counc... More details and amenities
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 Marathon
Crane Point Museum & Nature Center
305-743-9100
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A 63-acre non-profit Nature Center in the heart of the Florida Keys. Features include Museum of Natural History, Wild Bird Rescue Center, Nature ... More details and amenities
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 Carrabelle
Crooked River Lighthouse
850-697-9790
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Tower Height (ground to top of lantern): 103 feet. Architect and Builders: unknown. Type of construction: cast iron skeletal tower. Foundation materia... More details and amenities
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 Gainesville
Division of Cultural Affairs (City of Gainesville)
352-334-5064
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Experience culture in Gainesville, Florida. The Gainesville area is home to not only the Florida Gators but many cultural and eco-heritage si... More details and amenities
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 Newberry
Dudley Farm Historic State Park
352-472-1142
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Visitors to Dudley Farm Historic State Park will step back in time as they experience an original Florida pioneer living history farm establ... More details and amenities
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 Fort Myers
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Edison & Ford Winter Estates
239-334-7419
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The Edison & Ford Winter Estates include the winter homes of the Edison and Ford families, tropical gardens, laboratory, as well as museum full of... More details and amenities
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 St. Petersburg
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Egmont Key State Park
727-893-2627
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The island of Egmont Key has unique natural and cultural histories, which have made it a valuable resource since the time settlers first arrived in Fl... More details and amenities
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Florida Holocaust Museum
727-820-0100
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The Florida Holocaust Museum is situated in St. Petersburg's museum district. To prevent future genocides, the Florida Holocaust Museum advances publi... More details and amenities
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 Key West
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Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum
305-294-1136
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Ernest Hemingway penned most of his greatest work while residing in this tranquil environment. Experience a step back in time with a guided tour of hi... More details and amenities
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Fort Zachary Taylor Historic State Park
305-292-6713
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Fort Taylor, a 19th-century coastal defense fortress provided significant contributions throughout the Civil War, Spanish-American War, Worl... More details and amenities
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 Polk City
Fantasy of Flight
863-984-3500
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Florida's premiere aviation attraction showcases vintage aircraft from the world’s largest private collection. General admission includes f... More details and amenities
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 Palm Beach
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Flagler Museum
561-655-2833
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Completed in 1902, Whitehall, Henry Flagler's Gilded Age estate in Palm Beach, was hailed as "more magnificent than any other private dwelling in... More details and amenities
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 Palm Coast
Florida Agricultural Museum
386-446-7630
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 Visit historic farms and interact with our farm animals, including rare Cracker Horses and Cracker Cattle. You will be greeted by Sally, our far... More details and amenities
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 Islamorada
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The Florida Keys History of Diving Museum
305-664-9737
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Immerse yourself in 4,000 years of diving history!   From the ancient days of Gilgamesh to the modern days of recreational diving, di... More details and amenities
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 Parrish
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Florida Railroad Museum
877-869-0800, 941-776-0906
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Welcome to the Florida Railroad Museum.  The Museum offers one of the most unique museum experiences in the world. Here you "Ride the Exhibi... More details and amenities
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 Perry
Forest Capital Museum State Park
850-584-3227
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The museum and the park's 1863 cracker homestead interpret the areas' natural and cultural history. The museum interprets the history of forestry in N... More details and amenities
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