Roadside Attractions in Captiva
1 place worth pulling over for in Captiva, Florida, with what each one actually is, what it costs and how long to give it.
Planning the stop
It's free to visit. Hours and admission come from each attraction's own page, along with parking and directions.
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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.