Roadside Attractions in Florida
3 stops across 3 towns in Florida — the oversized, the handmade and the barely-signposted.
Worth the detour in Florida
Spook Hill
Lake Wales, FL
This legendary gravity hill is a classic roadside optical illusion that makes cars appear to roll backward uphill. Local folklore attributes the phenomenon to an epic battle between a Native American chief and a giant alligator. It is one of the oldest gravity hills in the country.
Coral Castle
Homestead, Florida
A mesmerizing stone garden carved secretly by a single man, Edward Leedskalnin, as a monument to his lost love. Using mysterious methods, he moved and sculpted over 1,100 tons of oolite limestone. Highlights include a nine-ton gate that moves with the touch of a single finger.
The Bubble Room
Captiva, FL
A beloved and famously eccentric restaurant where it is Christmas all year long. Opened in 1979, this whimsical multi-story spot is packed with vintage toys, moving trains, and classic movie memorabilia. Don't leave without trying a slice of their legendary, massive homemade cake.
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