Posts with tag 'Florida'
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Hidden Gems in Florida
Florida is a magical state full of hidden gems the average visitor – or even resident, for that matter – knows exist. Everyone knows about Walt Disney World and the glistening sands of South Beach, but for every well-known destination in the Sunshine State there exists at least one under-the-radar spot worth visiting. Join us on this tour of some of the amazing hidden gems in Florida that you should absolutely check out.
There's no shortage of beauty on display at Palatka's Ravine Gardens State Park. The park's namesake ravines can be viewed from suspension bridges – a ripe opportunity for photos. And if you're visiting between December and March, you're in for a real treat: it's blooming season for the hundreds of azaleas, wash...
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Famous People You Didn't Know Were from Florida
There's an interesting feeling of civic pride you feel when you discover a celebrity you know and love is from your hometown. But for every well-known celeb from the Sunshine State, there's another handful of famous people from Florida you didn't know were from here.
The Allman Brothers Band, Lynyrd Skynyrd, & More | Jacksonville, FL
Jacksonville may as well one of the capitals of Southern Rock given the number of legendary bands from the genre it's produced. Lynyrd Skynyrd of Freebird fame, The Allman Brothers Band, Blackfoot, Molly Hatchet, and .38 Special all hail from the Bold City. Rock bands continued to emerge from Jacksonville during the 90s and 2000s as well. You probably know Limp Bizkit hails from the First Coast, but so do Cold, Yellowcar...
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The Weirdest Florida Roadside Attractions
Strange Florida is the best Florida. We've already covered the bizarre world records held in the Sunshine State, but believe it or not, that's only scratching the surface of weirdness on display here. In fact, you can't drive far in this state without some new, eccentric oddity beckoning you off your route and entrancing you with its kooky vibes. Here are some of our favorite weird Florida roadside attractions.
Fountain of Youth| St. Augustine
We start with one of the most famous Florida oddities: the Fountain of Youth! You know the story: The waters spewing forth from this landmark are said...
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Bizarre Guinness World Records Set in Florida
Florida is a strange place. We say that with nothing but love, because we'd have it no other way. Maybe it's the blistering sun, or maybe it's the fact that we live with dinosaurs (hello, alligators). But whatever the reason, there's no denying that Florida is a little odd. So it makes sense that the folks from Guinness World Records have made a lot of trips to Florida to document many eccentric world record attempts. From watermelon-eating contests with hundreds of people to tattooed senior citizens, here are some of the most bizarre Guinness World Records set in Florida.
Longest Marathon Playing Badminton, Doubles
Back in 2014, four Tampa residents doubled up and played badminton for an exhausting 32 hours and 25 minutes to achieve this record. We're tired just thinking about it, honestly.
