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These 11 Unique Houses In Florida Will Make You Look Twice… And Want To Go In

Florida boasts a variety of historic houses and architectural gems worth visiting.

Published Jul 6, 2015

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Victoria Winkler

Florida is known for it's beautiful wildlife, it's perfect weather, and it's crazy (but loveable) people. What most people don't think about is just how many interesting architectural pieces reside in our state. Here is a small collection of historic houses you'll definitely want to check out.

1. Historic District, Fernandina Beach, FL

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2. Pensacola Beach, FL

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3. Ca' d'Zan, Sarasota, FL

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4. Boca Raton, FL

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5. Gainesville, FL

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6. Villa Las Palmas, Historic District, Fernandina Beach, FL

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7. Historic District, Ocala, FL

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8. Cheek Mansion, Riverside, Jacksonville, FL

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9. Hemingway Home and Museum, Key West, FL

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10. Historic District, Bailey House, Fernandina Beach, FL

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11. Futuro House (UFO House), Pensacola Beach, FL

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