See. Rex the Dinosaur A lovable roadside landmark in Jacksonville, originally part of Goony Golf, now in a shopping center. Wild Florida Airboat tours near Orlando, offering high-speed rides and animal encounters, including an albino alligator. Dolphin Research Center Visit the grave of Mitzi, the original Flipper, and see her descendants in this thriving sanctuary. Fort Jefferson A 19th-century U.S. military post in Dry Tortugas National Park, accessible by boat or seaplane.
Eat. Chef Amanda's food truck Experience Cuban comfort food like cerdo asado, served with Cuban rice, beans, and plantains in Kissimmee. Sajoma Latin Fusion Pedro Rodriguez's Kissimmee restaurant, known for fresh, scratch-made Latin cuisine like sancocho.
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Rex the Dinosaur is regarded as one of Jacksonville’s most lovable roadside landmark. Built in the 1960s, he was originally installed as part of Goony Golf, a mini-golf and family-fun complex which closed its doors and putting greens in the late 1990s. When the land was purchased for redevelopment, locals protested his destruction and, in 2007, Rex was not only saved but restored with help from…
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Fabulous meals, crystal clear water and relaxation await in this hotel on South Caicos, one of the Turks and Caicos Islands.
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You do not have to sleep on the ground or skip hot showers to enjoy America’s most beautiful wild spaces. These incredible lodges and glamping spots offer the best of nature—without any of the roughing it.
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It’s 11 p.m. at Voyageurs National Park, and the wildlife night shift has been running at full capacity for hours, heralded by a lone, haunting wolf howl, the quintessential call of the north.
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Sure, Yosemite and the Grand Canyon are impressive, but our national parks columnist argues national parks in the East rival their popular counterparts out West when it comes to biodiversity, accessibility, and more.
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Check in for water park adventures, all-day kids clubs, over-the-top spas, and upscale dining that can please even the pickiest eaters.
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Free-hanging waterfalls, thundering cascades, and rapids hemmed in brilliant moss: No matter what you're looking for, you can find it in a state near you.
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There's something special about a place where people and their dogs can relax, play, and experience the outdoors together. These seven destinations do it best.
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Along America’s southeastern coast, descendants of enslaved Africans pass down traditions and knowledge of crafts, ecology and food through generations
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Planning a National Park trip? Before you load the car, check this list. These items are prohibited, and could land you a hefty fine or jail time.
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Beach camping sites are hard to find and reserve the closer you get to peak season, so we won't gatekeep. Book these coveted spots from Assateague Island to the Kalalau Trail, before they are gone.
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Archeologists have finally located the 150-year-old lost grave of Soldier George Tupper at Dry Tortugas National Park.
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Roller coasters and boat adventures are a vacation staple in Orlando. This city in central Florida is the theme park capital of the world, after all, where resorts attract millions of visitors every ...
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“All that we have learned has been, as we Cubans say, ‘ a golpe .’” Amanda Melendez is explaining the success of her food truck in Kissimmee, Florida, and it’s quickly becoming clear that her popularity did not come by accident: It was forged out of fire. “A golpe” literally means “by blows,” and when Melendez says she learned that way, she means that she did so through struggle or sheer force…
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Beneath a life-sized dolphin statue at the Dolphin Research Center in Marathon, FL lies Mitzi, the silver-screen legend who starred as the original Flipper series. Her grave, marked by a plaque honoring her as "The Original Flipper," and a larger than life sculpture, is more than a roadside oddity; it is the spiritual heart of the facility and traditionally the first stop on every tour. What ma…
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Journey around the nation with this interactive map, divided by region or category, and discover American history in a way you’ve never seen before
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When Pedro Rodriguez is in his Kissimmee, Florida restaurant, Sajoma Latin Fusion, he makes sure to check in on the kitchen. And when he does, there’s a rule that all of his cooks must follow. “I better not catch you with anything that’s artificial,” he says. Sajoma’s sancocho, for example, is made from scratch, not with bouillon, which many cooks use to build flavor quickly. The approach has p…
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Listen and subscribe on Apple Podcasts , Spotify , and all major podcast apps. Kelly McEvers: Thomas Edison and his family had a ritual. Every winter, they would leave freezing cold New Jersey and head down to Fort Myers, Florida. Back then, Fort Myers was out there. Think swamps and mosquitoes. It was actually easier to get around by boat than over land. The Edisons would do vacation stuff: go…
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Where to lay your head between boardwalk hops and ocean dips.
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You can see its giant rounded top, like a bright, ripe Florida orange emerging from a lot along U.S. Route 192, where drivers may wonder what it holds. Stop by and you'll see how Eli's Orange World, a family-owned, roadside gift shop has developed a reputation for selling fresh, juicy oranges, and even orange trees, along with Florida-themed gifts and goods. The quirky fiberglass structure date…
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If you think of states like Texas when it comes to the earliest days of cattle in America, you'll actually want to reorient your map towards Florida. That's because in the early 1500s, it was Florida where the first Spanish conquistadors arrived, bringing along a small herd of Andalusian cows and horses. In the approximately 500 years since, the animals they left behind have adapted to Florida'…
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This is an edited transcript of the Atlas Obscura Podcast: a celebration of the world’s strange, incredible, and wondrous places . This episode was produced in partnership with Experience Kissimmee as part of a special series about Kissimmee’s Latin Culinary Trail. Click here to learn more . Kelly McEvers: Okay, so let’s say it’s a hot day in Central Florida, like usual, and you’re in a city ca…
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This hand-painted home is known for its Van Gogh details and heartfelt origins. In 2017, the homeowners had their property’s side wall painted with Van Gogh’s signature “Starry Night.” The painting is a favorite of their autistic son, and they had the artwork added to help guide him home if he got lost. After receiving pushback and fines from the city to remove the initial mural, the owners dou…
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This is a transcript of an episode of Sparked—a series from Gastro Obscura exploring how one special bite can change an entire life. Gaby El Jibaro: It looks easy, but to be doing 800 to a thousand pinchos a week… Hey, I’m Chef Gaby, and this is my truck. This is basically second Puerto Rico over here. Kissimmee, Puerto Rico, not Kissimmee, Florida. What inspired me to do what I’m doing right n…
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This is a transcript of an episode of Sparked—a series from Gastro Obscura exploring how one special bite can change an entire life. Toshiyuki “Chinito” Nishio: I’m kind of nervous right now ’cause I’m—I’m with this guy right here. Taught me everything he knows. Wait, no, he taught me everything I know. He hasn't taught me everything he knows. My name is Chinito. We’re here at Daddy Ninja in Ki…
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These thoughtfully curated vacation rentals combine comfort, style, and convenience.
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The columns along Calle Grande in Ormond Beach were designed in 1924 to mimic ancient Roman ruins, complete with a marble-like finish. Above the arches, sculpted toga-wearing statesmen once stood, adding to the grand entrance feel. These arches marked the gateway to Rio Vista Resort — also known as Rio-Vista-on-the-Halifax and the Riviera Hotel — a Mediterranean-inspired development from the ea…
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Where and when to see the northern lights in the United States on November 12, according to an aurora chaser.
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Explore the best Airbnbs in Florida’s most underrated city.
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