Discover a hidden gem in Leisure, Miami-Dade County, that offers a unique and potentially paranormal experience.
Many people travel to Florida to see the coastline or everglades, but miss the opportunity to see something incredible. This hidden gem is located in Miami-Dade County in the city of Leisure and it's something you must see once in your lifetime.
Whether or not you believe it is paranormal or has mysterious forces, you must admit that it is spectacular in its own way.
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Explore the historic and vibrant town of St. Augustine, Florida, with its rich history, diverse dining options, and engaging attractions.
St. Augustine is not only the oldest town in Florida, it's the oldest town in the country. As you might guess, there's plenty to do here, with more than 450 years of history to explore. Though it's historic, it's not stuck in the past. St. Augustine has lots of happening restaurants, shops, and nightlife to experience. It would be impossible to detail everything in one post, but we'd love to give you a glimpse at just one possible way to spend a day in beautiful St. Augustine, Florida:
There's a lot of history here, but St. Augustine also knows how to cater to tourists (especially foodies). So let's start the day at one of the best breakfast spots in town, The Blue Hen Cafe.
These are the best biscuits in town, so dig in. After all, breakfast is the most important meal of the day.
If you've ever tried to explore the city by car, you know that parking can be a problem. Tours like those offered by Old Town Trolley remove all of the stress and time wasted searching for parking spots, so you can actually have an enjoyable time learning about the city.
Tours like this one allow you to get off and on as you please, so you can still walk these historic streets and peruse the many shops, restaurants and museums in our nation's oldest city.
You'll be transported back in time from the minute you set foot on the narrow streets of this city founded way back in 1565.
When you arrive in town, you can't miss the Castillo de San Marcos, the oldest masonry fort in the country.
Another iconic landmark on our is the Hotel Alcazar, which now houses Victorian artifacts as the Lightner Museum.
Time for lunch, and we know just the place. Head to the Uptown Scratch Kitchen for delicious, upscale meal from an unexpected place, this humble food truck.
It's very popular, and everything is made from scratch. That means you can expect a line, but food this good is worth the wait!
Now that we've sampled some of the best food in town, there's time for one or two more stops. If you're visiting with kids, they will love a trip to the St. Augustine Pirate & Treasure Museum, which has the largest authentic collection of pirate artifacts available for public viewing.
For a more grown-up date, check out a tour at San Sebastian Winery. Tours are free, and there are so many Florida-grown varieties to sample, you'll definitely want to take home a few bottles.
If you're looking for a relaxed dinner spot, try Gas Full Service Restaurant. This local favorite serves up fresh and tasty American fare in charming retro digs.
There are many creative dishes to choose from, from the Jalapeno popper burger with homemade chips to the shrimp and grits. No matter what you choose, you won't leave hungry.
If you're not ready for your St. Augustine adventure to be over (and you want to wake up to a sunrise like this the next day), stay at Anastasia State Park. This beautiful park will make you feel miles away from civilization, yet it's still close to everything you'll want to see and do.
Have you ever visited St. Augustine? What are your favorite things to do in our nation's oldest city?
If you love spots like St. Augustine, you might want to take our road trip to the most charming small towns in Florida. Our handy road trip packing list is here to help make sure you don't forget anything critical to your journey.
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Explore fascinating abandoned places in Florida that are being reclaimed by nature.
All over Florida (and the rest of the country), we have abandoned structures that sit like giant time capsules, slowly creeping back into the earth. Whether you find them beautiful (like we do) or creepy, there is something strangely fascinating about each one. These are some of our favorite abandoned places in Florida that are being reclaimed by nature. Some of these places are not open to the public, some may be structurally unstable, while others have been transformed or removed, so these images are the perfect way to view these abandoned Florida places.
The Miami Marine Stadium, built in 1963 on Virginia Key, Miami, was used for water sports, concerts, and other events until it was deemed unsafe after Hurricane Andrew in 1992.
This photo shows an aerial view of some of the stadium's 6,566 seats. Recent plans to rehabilitate the structure, which is on the National Register of Historic Places, have fallen through. So it remains one of the most fascinating abandoned places in South Florida.
Editors note: This place is no longer available to see.
This abandoned mid-century-style motel in Deerfield Beach is haunting. If you look closely, you can see the mattresses and hotel furniture.
Editors Note: This restaurant experienced extensive damage from a hurricane and has now been demolished. This old restaurant in Cedar Key looks like it was once a pretty interesting place to eat.
An abandoned truck lays vacant near a seafood processing facility in the lower Keys.
This restaurant was probably once abuzz with activity, but it now sits silent and forgotten on Long Key.
This is a shot of one of the restaurant's ceiling fans and the yellowed, peeling paint.
This roadside attraction in Palm Beach County once offered travelers a glimpse of live alligators. This abandoned place makes me wonder where the alligators went when the attraction closed its doors.
Some of you might remember the so-called home of the future, Xanadu, in Kissimmee, that has been torn down for years now. Apparently, this sign for the attraction still stands.
Editors Note: This once-abandoned building is now an open and thriving hotel. It is called Hotel Greystone and you can book a night's stay today.
It seems like a shame that this Art Deco building in South Beach had been boarded up and painted white. Still, it was oddly captivating, especially at night. As one of the most fascinating abandoned places in South Florida, it's good to know it's been given new life.
Editors note: This double-decker bus now has a fresh coat of paint and sits as a beautiful mural.
You couldn't pay me to step inside this abandoned motel on Hwy 17 in Yulee.
Plants have started growing inside the motel, where nature is beginning to reclaim the space.
Among other things at the motel, the photographer found an old souvenir shop, holes punched in the walls, stacks of television sets, and an open Bible by a window.
What do you think of these abandoned places in Florida? Please share your comments with us!
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