Without a doubt, Florida has some of the weirdest attractions, and lucky for us, Orlandoans are only a gas tank away from some of the state’s best oddities. Here are 23 of our favorite “weird” road trips.
Airstream Ranch, Dover
4656 Mcintosh Rd, Dover
Take a pit stop and check out Airstream Ranch and its art installation of eight mobile homes.
Photo via toriredinger on InstagramWhimzeyland, Safety Harbour
1206 3rd St., Safety Harbor
Whimzeyland is a weird little house that is partially built with bowling balls, that’s right- a colorful, extravagant bowling ball house.
Photo via mocha_coconut on InstagramWorld’s Smallest Police Station
1001 Gray Avenue, Carrabelle
Who knew that Florida was home to the world’s smallest police station? Take a nice drive over to Carrabelle to witness its teeny cop headquarters.
Photo via dvdmc7 on InstagramSmallest Post Office in the US, Ochopee
38000 Tamiami Trail, Ochopee
Not only does Florida host the world’s smallest police station, we also have the nation’s teeniest post office, a seven by eight foot closet of a building located in Ochopee on Tamiami. Plus, you can buy little novelty postcards.
Photo via thereal_savmont on InstagramThe Psychic Town of Cassadaga
Cassadaga
A small unincorporated community, Cassadaga claims to be the most spiritual location around, and the psychic capital of the world.
Photo via Queen Of The Universe on FlickrNew Smyrna Beach Grave in the Road
Canova Drive, New Smyrna Beach
This roadside attraction in nearby New Smyrna is Charles Dummett’s grave guarded by a statue of a dog. Dummett was a 16 year-old who was killed in a hunting accident back in 1860. He now rests in a median.
Photo via awhitehead357 on InstagramSolomon’s Castle, Ona
4533 Solomon Rd, Ona
Designed and built by Howard Solomon, the castle-style home, which is constantly being added to, covers 12,000 square feet and stands (at the moment) three stories high. It’s also an eccentric art gallery.
Photo via YelpSpook Hill, Lake Wales
N. Wales Drive, Lake Wales
Let your car defy gravity and roll uphill at this creepy roadside phenomenon in Lake Wales.
Photo via pirate330s on InstagramDinosaur World
5145 Harvey Tew Road, Plant City
Road trip millions of years in the past and explore 20 acres of 200 life size dinosaurs.
Photo via darcygreco on InstagramDevil’s Den Underground Grotto
5390 NE 180th Ave, Williston
Devil’s Den is one of Florida’s oldest tourist traps. Take a deep breath and enter the cave that plays host to an underground spring, where you can snorkel and scuba dive.
Photo via gypsealaysea on InstagramWolf’s Museum of Mystery
46 Charlotte St, Saint Augustine
The personal home of Wolfgang Von Mertz, this quirky destination displays oddities collected from around the world in the heart of historic, and supposedly haunted, St. Augustine!
Photo via lindsps19 on InstagramSkunk Ape Research Headquarters
40904 Tamiami Trail E, Ochopee
Hunt for the mysterious skunkape, which is like Florida-based Big Foot, at this kitschy campground, or take a safari tour.
Photo via cosmiclion on InstagramMonkeys at Silver Springs
5656 East Silver Springs Blvd, Silver Springs
In the spring of 1938, a colony of rhesus macaque monkeys was established at Silver Springs State Park. Since then, more than 1000 have been reported.
Photo via daisyismad on InstagramBig Daddy Don Garlits Drag Race Museum in Yeehaw Junction
13700 SW 16th Ave, Ocala
Spread across two buildings, check out this museum’s vintage 300 cars, which includes the largest collection of Fords.
Photo by Jessica Bryce YoungChantilly Ridge Alpaca Farm, Port Orange
1975 H.L. Ainsley Drive Port Orange
A family owned and operated 12 acre farm, Chantilly cares for over 100 animals, including alpacas in a variety of colors.
Photo via katafer1 on InstagramCitrus Tower, Clermont
141 North Hwy 27, Clermont
Offering a 360 degree view of eight counties, The Citrus Tower in Clermont is a world famous observation tower complete with a charming gift shop and light show.
Photo via merelymer on InstagramWeeki Wachee Springs Mermaid shows
6131 Commercial Way, Spring Hill
Mermaids do exist! Located two hours west of Orlando, Weeki Wachee Mermaids offers live shows and a spring fed waterpark.
Photo by Michael LothropThe Venus Project (dome houses)
21 Valley Lane, Venus
Take an extensive tour of the funny little houses involved in The Venus Project – a clean, green, and sustainable effort of reinforced concrete domes.
Photo by Patricia Lois NussCoral Castle, Homestead
28655 South Dixie Highway, Miami
The drive will be worth the end result with this one – take a road trip down to Miami and experience Coral Castle Museum, a sculpture garden of stone made to look like a castle. There’s a very uncomfortable mother-in-law chair for your favorite relative.
Photo via pvnbbr on InstagramBioluminescent lagoon at Merritt Island
Titusville
Check out the comb jelly and their Bioluminescent properties on this night tour of the lagoon at Merritt Island’s National Wildlife Refuge.
Photo via Orlando WeeklyFlorida Polytechnic designed by Santiago Calatrava
4700 Research Way, Lakeland
Architect Santiago Calatrava designed this lacy behemoth of a building. The Science and Technology building is surrounded by 84 arched pergolas and 94 operable louvers. It is the only Calatrava design in the Southeastern US, and it’s great place to Instagram.
Photo via sandrabarrigap on InstagramHoly Land Experience
4655 Vineland Road, Orlando
Get spiritual this weekend by visiting the Holy Land Experience, conveniently located in Orlando. It’s like spending an afternoon inside an interactive bible. Even if you’re not religious, it’s worth visiting at least once.
Photo via Holy Land ExperienceSalvador Dali Museum in St. Petersburg
1 Dali Blvd, Saint Petersburg
Enter Salvador Dali’s trippy world at this exquisite museum in St. Petersburg. The museum currently houses the largest collection of Dalí’s works outside of Europe.
Photo via the_thomas_kirk on Instagram