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50 Offbeat Florida Attractions

An ancient Spanish monastery, spiritualist camp, castle made entirely of coral, undersea lodge, bat tower, seven mile bridge, Navy SEAL museum and other unique curiosities can all be found in the Sunshine State for those travelers who like to stray off the beaten path. Below are 50 of the most offbeat attractions in Florida:

African Queen - Key Largo, Florida

The marina at the Holiday Inn Key Largo (Mile Marker 100) is home to the original boat used in the classic 1951 movie, The African Queen, which was directed by legendary director John Huston and starred Humphrey Bogart, Katherine Huston and Robert Morley.

Ancient Spanish Monastery - North Miami Beach, Florida

Built in Segovia, Spain, in 1141, the Spanish Monastery is the oldest building in the Western Hemisphere. Newspaper tycoon, William Randolph Hearst, had the entire monastery dismantled and sent to the United States in the 1920s where it serves today as St. Bernard de Clairvaux Episcopal Church.

Big Cat Rescue - Tampa, Florida

The world's largest big cat rescue and sanctuary, Big Cat Rescue is home to lions, tigers, cougars, leopards, bobcats, ocelots, servals, lynx, caracals and other exotic cats. Guided educational tours of Big Cat Rescue are available.

Blue Hole - Big Pine Key, Florida

The largest body of fresh water in the Florida Keys, the Blue Hole is an old rock quarry created during the construction of the Florida East Coast Railway, according to legend. Today, the Blue Hole is home to alligators, turtles, fish, ducks and a variety of wading birds. The Blue Hole is located at Mile Marker 30.5 (bayside).

Burt Reynolds & Friends Museum - Jupiter, Florida

A monument to actor Burt Reynolds' massive ego, the Burt Reynolds & Friends Museum contains a collection of awards and memorabilia from his movie and TV career.

Butterfly World - Coconut Creek, Florida

One of South Florida's top tourist destinations, Butterfly World is the world's largest butterfly aviary - home to more than 80 butterfly species and 5,000 butterflies.

Cassadaga Spiritualist Camp - Cassadaga, Florida

A Historic Spiritualist Camp founded in 1894, Cassadaga is the oldest active religious community in the Southeastern United States and has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Christ of the Deep - Key Largo, Florida

The John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park, "America's First Undersea Park," is home to the famous nine-foot-tall bronze "Christ of the Deep" statue, which lies 25 feet beneath the ocean in the Key Largo National Marine Sanctuary.

Citrus Tower - Clermont, Florida

Although these days you will definitely view more subdivisions than citrus trees, you can still ride the elevator to an observation deck 226 feet above the rolling hills of Clermont for a spectacular glimpse of the surrounding area.

Coral Castle - Homestead, Florida

How did one individual endeavor to procure and sculpt more than 1,100 tons of coral rock into a “fantasy world carved out of stone” using only homemade tools? The secrets still lie within Coral Castle, "America's Stonehenge," the bizarre masterpiece of obsessive genius Ed Leedskalnin, which was built over a 28-year period.

Creations Pop Culture Museum - Delray Beach, Florida

A variety of incredible exhibits await you at Creations Pop Culture Museum, which features tons of Hollywood movie and TV memorabilia.

Devil's Millhopper Geological State Park - Gainesville, Florida

A National Natural Landmark, Devil's Millhopper Geological State Park boasts a 120-foot-deep sinkhole that is accessible from a stairway leading to a lush, "miniature rain forest." The premises include a visitors center and hiking trails.

Dinosaur World - Plant City, Florida

A unique outdoor museum, Dinosaur World is billed as the "world's largest dinosaur attraction." Highlights include life-size dinosaur replicas, caves, hands-on activities, fossil dig area, educational exhibits, gift shop and more.

Dry Tortugas National Park - Key West, Florida

About 70 miles West of Key West lies Dry Tortugas National Park, which is home to historic Fort Jefferson. Dry Tortugas National Park is accessible only by boat, ferry or seaplane.

Flipper's Grave - Grassy Key, Florida

Grassy Key in the Florida Keys is home to the Dolphin Research Center, which also serves as the final resting place for the original "Flipper" (real name: Mitzi), the most famous dolphin in film and TV history. Mitzi is buried in the Center's courtyard.

Gatorland - Orlando, Florida

Billed as the "Alligator Capital of the World," Gatorland features such lively shows as the world-famous Gator Jumparoo, Jungle Crocs of the World, Gator Wrestlin' Show and Up Close Animal Encounters, as well as the Gator Gully Splash Park, petting zoo, aviary, train ride and more.

Holy Land Experience - Orlando, Florida

A "living, biblical history museum," Holy Land Experience allows visitors to meet interesting biblical characters in authentic costumes, view a fascinating collection of antiquities and expore the ancient architecture of biblical Jerusalem.

Jackie Gleason's Mausoleum - Miami, Florida

An immense outdoor mauseoleum at the Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Cemetery in Miami serves as the final resting place for Jackie Gleason, who will always be remembered for his role as Ralph Kramden in "The Honeymooners." The only inscription on the mausoleum is Gleason's signature parting lines: "And Away We Go."

Jesus Film Project - Orlando, Florida

The two-hour docudrama, Jesus, has been viewed by approximately 5 billion people around the world since making its debut in 1979. Learn all about the "most widely viewed film in history" at the Jesus Film Project's master studio, which is located at the World Headquarters of Campus Crusade for Christ.

Jules' Undersea Lodge - Key Largo, Florida

The only underwater hotel in the United States, Jules' Undersea Lodge lies approximately 30 feet beneath the sea and guests have to scuba dive to reach the two-bedroom habitat.

Jungle Adventures - Christmas, Florida

A 20-acre wildlife sanctuary, Jungle Adventures is home to alligators, bears, deer, bobcats, panthers, crocodiles, monkeys, snakes and turtles. View alligator feedings and wildlife shows, take a jungle cruise and visit a Native American Village.

Key West Cemetery - Key West, Florida

Opened in 1847, the historic Key West Cemetery is home to a monument for sailors who died during the sinking of the U.S.S. Maine in 1898, as well as a number of quirky inscriptions such as "I Told You I Was Sick" and "Devoted Fan of Julio Iglesias."

Monkey Jungle - Miami, Florida

Visit Monkey Jungle - "Where Humans are Caged and Monkeys Run Wild!" One of the few protected habitats for endangered primates in the country, Monkey Jungle is home to more than 400 primates that run free on a 30-acre reserve. A total of 30 primate species are represented here such as spider monkeys, colobus, gibbons and guenons.

Monument to the States - Kissimmee, Florida

Begun in 1942, the 50-foot-tall Monument to the States lies in downtown Kissimmee and consists of more than 1,500 fossils and rocks from every state, as well as more than 20 countries.

Mulberry Phosphate Museum - Mulberry, Florida

Mulberry is known as the "Phosphate Capital of the World" and the Mulberry Phosphate Museum features an incredible colleciton of fossils and exhibits that document the town's role in the phosphate industry.

National Key Deer Refuge - Big Pine Key, Florida

A 8,542-acre National Wildlife Refuge that lies on Big Pine Key and No Name Key in the Florida Keys, the National Key Deer Refuge serves as the home of the endangered Key Deer, as well as nearly two dozen other threatened and endangered plant and animal species.

Navy SEAL Museum - Fort Pierce, Florida

The Navy SEAL Museum is the world's only museum dedicated exclusively to "the elite warriors of Naval Special Warfare."

Old Jail - St. Augustine, Florida

The entire family will enjoy a guided tour through this 1891 jail, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Oldest Wooden Schoolhouse - St. Augustine, Florida

Built in the early 1700s and located near the famous St. Augustine City Gates, the Oldest Wooden Schoolhouse contains a variety of unique artifacts and displays.

Perky's Bat Tower - Sugarloaf Key, Florida

Built in 1929 by Florida Keys entrepreneur, Richter Perky, as a way to attract mosquito-eating bats, Perky's Bat Tower never attracted any bats but today it is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Potter's Wax Museum - St. Augustine, Florida

Billed as "America's first and finest wax museum," Potter's wax museum is nestled in historic St. Augustine and features more than 160 wax figures of such celebrities and historical figures as Albert Einstein, Julius Caesar, Tiger Woods, Princess Diana, Michael Jordan, Johnny Depp and even a bald Britney Spears!

Reptile World Serpentarium - St. Cloud, Florida

The Reptile World Serpentarium houses more than 50 species of snakes from all over the world such as the Australian taipan, king cobra and East African green mamba. Venom shows take place twice daily.

Ripley's Believe It Or Not! - Orlando, Florida

View such oddities as a Rolls Royce made from a million matchsticks, two-headed calf, shrunken head, four-eyed man, cannibal dinosaur, Mona Lisa made out of toast, Egyptian mummy, Van Gogh portrait made from 3,000 postcards and a piece of the Berlin Wall at the Orlando Odditorium, which appears like it is being slowly devoured by an immense sinkhole!

Ron Jon Surf Shop - Cocoa Beach, Florida

Open 24 hours a day, Ron Jon Surf Shop is a massive 52,000-square-foot, multilevel specialty store that features surfboards, clothing and surf-related souvenirs, as well as live music, demonstrations and autograph sessions.

Salvador Dali Museum - St. Petersburg, Florida

Nestled in downtown St. Petersburg (of all places!), the Salvador Dali Museum boasts the most comprehensive collection of permanent works by the famous surrealist painter such as "The Hallucinogenic Toreador" and "The Discovery of America by Christopher Columbus."

Seven Mile Bridge - Marathon Key, Florida

A masterpiece of engineering, the Seven Mile Bridge was constructed between 1979 and 1982 on the Overseas Highway and serves to connect the Middle Keys (Marathon Key) to the Lower Keys (Little Duck Key). For the record, the actual length of the Seven Mile Bridge is 6.79 miles.

Solomon's Castle - Ona, Florida

Internationally known sculptor, Howard Solomon, created this unique medieval-style fortress to house his extensive artwork. Guided tours of Solomon's Castle are available. The premises also include the Boat in the Moat Restaurant.

Southernmost Point - Key West, Florida

A huge buoy-like structure at the corner of Whitehead and South streets in Key West supposedly marks the "Southernmost Point in the United States," which is only 90 miles North of Cuba.

Spook Hill - Lake Wales, Florida

Park your car at the bottom of this "gravity-defying hill" in Lake Wales and it will appear to roll up the hill. Is it an optical illusion or some kind of mystical occurrence?

St. Augustine Alligator Farm - St. Augustine, Florida

View Maximo the Giant Crocodile (15 feet and 3 inches long, 1,250 pounds) at the St. Augustine Alligator Farm, which also features wildlife shows, nature habitats, albino alligators and much more.

Titanic: The Experience - Orlando, Florida

The world's first permanent Titanic exhibition features a full-scale re-creation of the Titanic's Grand Staircase and incredible stories of the passengers and crew who survived the tragedy, as well as more than 250 Titanic artifacts and memorabilia from the 1997 Oscar-winning movie, Titanic.

Venetian Pool - Coral Gables, Florida

Surrounded by Venetian-style architecture and listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the Venetian Pool is a 820,000-gallon pool that was carved out of a coral rock quarry in 1923. It features a variety of waterfalls, caves, grottos and a diving platform.

Water Ski Hall of Fame & Museum - Polk City, Florida

View the first pair of water skis and other rare artifacts and memorabilia that document the history of waterskiing at the Water Ski Hall of Fame & Museum, which also contains a resource center and audiovisual library.

Weeki Wachee Springs - Weeki Wachee, Florida

Established in 1947, Weeki Wachee Springs still features its ever-popular live mermaid shows, as well as a state-of-the-art waterpark called Buccaneer Bay and sightseeing boat tours.

WonderWorks - Orlando, Florida

Experience an earthquake, lie on a bed of nails, design your own roller coaster and immerse yourself in virtual reality fun at WonderWorks - "Orlando's only upside-down attraction!"

World Chess Hall of Fame - Miami, Florida

Learn about some of the most famous chess players in history such as Bobby Fischer and Boris Spassky at the World Chess Hall of Fame, which also features fascinating chess exhibits and artifacts.

World Erotic Art Museum - Miami Beach, Florida

The World Erotic Art Museum boasts an extensive collection of more than 4,000 artifacts that comprehensively document the history of eroticism from 200 B.C. until today.

World's Largest Drive-In - Sunrise, Florida

Open since 1963, the Fort Lauderdale Swap Shop boasts the largest drive-in movie theater and daily flea market in the world.

World's Largest McDonald's - Orlando, Florida

In addition to offering a unique menu that includes gourmet sandwiches and desserts, this two-story McDonald's offers a 25,000-square-foot play area, as well as more than 60 arcade games. It is located just off world-famous International Drive.

World's Smallest Police Station - Carrabelle

Basically a phone booth, the World's Smallest Police Station was built in the early '60s to accommodate the one police office in Carrabelle, population 1,800. It's worth the photo opportunity if you ever find yourself driving aimlessly through Florida's panhandle.

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Hand Carved Gemstones

Felix — Fri, 11 Jun 2010 15:56:24 +0000

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This in turn creates an original geometric form that shows that the upper surface has been carved. I find this presentation demands considerably more time by taking one piece at a time than say a hand full and working with them and the way they have to be handled makes the price of these gemstones increase in cost.

This manner has lead to a lack of uncertain accuracy of these gemstones and stopped the gems in mass production that could be used in jewelry settings. The high quality of the Fire Agate Gemstones are admired for their bordered edges and are different from what they are claimed to be or not impressive as the black opal, and they are less costly.

Further more the Fire Agate Gemstones are tougher and last as long as any quartz, this makes it great for jewelry pieces. The more attractive pieces in Fire Agates Gemstones surfaces shows the stones color with out any discoloring in the stones.

As we know by now the Red Agate gemstones are extremely valuable, and I found that there are even fewer ones that are found with the colors of lavender to blue and they are in additional highly sought after.

These F ire Agate gems have taken quiet a long time for most to come to appreciate there significant value, along with there colors and the high level quality, to which they are sought. When I started studying about these Fire Agate Gemstones, I really was not taken with them but as I have continued my study I found they are quiet stunning and showy .

I never realized that these Gems came in so many different colors and how great they looked in jewelry settings until I started my study on theme. I have come to appreciate these stones and the way they have to be worked with in order to get them ready for the public to view.

I had never thought much about the work that had to be put into these gemstones, but this article that I am writing sure made me stop and look at all the work and details that goes into getting these Gemstones ready for the jewelers to receive.

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Lovely Agate

Felix — Tue, 18 May 2010 12:40:28 +0000

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In ancient China jewelry wholesalers , with the treasure and all kinds of ornamental stone utensils made of numerous, agate is one of the more popular one of several materials.

Agate is a colloidal mineral, usually translucent and opaque are two kinds of chalcedony class is. Since ancient times, agate on the most loved by the people, is the earliest human use of one of the seven precious materials. According to historical records, the early United States and Liberia Egypt, people have used sand to create an ax agate, carved seal, making rings, beads and other works of art. In addition, our ancient ancestors used it to produce more daily necessities, such as the spittoon, cigarette holder, bowls and cups and so on.

Agate is widely distributed, almost throughout the world. China's provinces have more of production, among which the most Liaoning and Heilongjiang provinces. Ming Dynasty, "Georgia should be of the ancient", said: "Agate more here, South Fan, Western Barbarians also, non-non-jade stone, firm and crisp, quick scratch fixed. Who see bowl light vessels, to sample Van well, grind too thin, not the folder that the stone as well, which figures to shape the most expensive birds. "Among the many colors of agate on, he most valuable red agate. As the saying goes: "I, no red agate poor," Ming "class submarine did the book," also recorded the "agate from Western who were barbarians agate, red is better."

Today we can see agate drink containers, jewelry supplier most of the foreign envoys for the year dedicated to imperial. Such as "Old Tang," recorded, Tang Kaiyuan six years (718 years), Hong States (now the vicinity of Samarkand in Uzbekistan) laid off a special envoy dedicated to Emperor agate cup. Since then, with the cultural exchange between China, the country also began to imitation, Beijing Palace Museum has a "first come to pass agate Phoenix Cup", the agate cup red stripe texture, pattern on both sides with white ribbon, the modeling for the Kui-feng Chen cup, cup-shaped body for peach-type mouth, bottom of the cup stand carving Kui phoenix, the image of simple, exquisite workmanship, Fung Kui relief on both sides of a first dragons, a dragon, has climbed up the cup and the other dragon is struggling to climb. Whole containers full of life, life, imitating a typical Western style.

The sheep to pass the first agate cup" as the Tang Dynasty, imitation, it is 15.5 cm long, was excavated in 1970, Xian Ho Village of the most exquisite piece of jade, jade is the stunning of the Tang Dynasty as being acclaimed at home and isolated products, are collected in Shaanxi Provincial History Museum. The precious red agate cup used for the material, made by Yu Jiang exquisitely crafted. Variegated agate material was not pure, deep red stripe on both sides for the band, which appears structured, Xianrun cute. Its upper half has shown a circular-shaped lower part for the first animal, the stream sets the gold cap, remove the animal use only the first payment on the mouth and nose cap, cup of wine will be artesian in the vent out. Animal heads on the two antelope horn, thick and powerful but the face is exactly like beef, two large ears arched high and slightly restrained. Sheep, cattle have substantially decreased and this not only the composition may be a by Yu Jiang artistic image of the animal, with a personal subjective speculation. Gemstone wholesaler This design not only meet when Xiyu Ren used to drink from the stream of life to suck, but also meets the drinking habits of ancient people's sense, is indeed both an ornamental and practical value, but also a cultural value of art treasures .

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Cat Wreath

Felix — Fri, 14 May 2010 08:57:25 +0000

Purrfect Holiday Decorating for Pets

Crackling fires, snowflakes, colorful lights, and the anticipation of Christmas is all around. As the excitement of the holiday draws near, and pets young and old await the arrival of Santa Paws, here’s some decorating ideas to help get your pet involved in the holiday spirit.

The Treat Tree: Mix homemade dog biscuits into your tree decor. There are some great recipes online. Place a hole into the unbaked cookie with a straw, bake, and set to cool. Place ribbon through the biscuit to hang on the tree.

To make these treats interactive, attach a small label to each ribbon that lists a trick or behavior you would like your pup to perfect. Each day you can pull a treat, or allow your pup to pick, and have him complete the task before receiving the treat.

For cats, simply use a soft treat and add ornament hooks. Many cat owners express a problem keeping their cat out of their tree, if your kitty likes to use your tree as a hiding place, the treat tree may not be a good option; consider a pet tree without edibles or create a second tree as the treat tree to act as a decoy for your cat.

The Pet Tree: In addition to homemade treats, add candy cane rawhide, embellished pet ribbon, small picture frames with your pet’s photo, and pet related ornaments to your tree. Finish it off with a small picket fence to keep create a barrier for your pet for the ultimate pet themed Christmas tree.

The Treat Wreath: Make a wreath out of dog treats. Purchase a Styrofoam wreath form at your local craft store. Simply make additional dog biscuits or purchase Milkbones at the grocery store. Hot glue each bone to your wreath form until the entire wreath form is covered, layering and overlapping bones. Add dog embellished ribbon and your wreath is ready to great your guests at the front door or anywhere in the home.

For cats, substitute Milkbones with small cat toys.

A Mantle to Bark About: In addition to stockings and traditional holiday décor, include your pet by adding black and white photography of your pet in a silver or gold frame. Take a photo of your pet dressed in the holiday spirit or simply in front of your Christmas tree. You can easily alter this photo to black and white using your computer or take it to your photo center. Print your photos to the size of the frame and add to your holiday mantle collection. You can also search for pet related holiday accessories at your local HomeGoods store. Don’t forget to add a stocking for your pet. Petco offers some great stocking stuffers.

Incorporating your pet into the décor can be fun for the whole family, whether you go all out in a pet themed holiday décor or simply include your pet by adding a few pet friendly embellishments. It’s the purrfect holiday reward for your perfect pet.

About the Author

Darlene White is an Accredited Staging Professional and owner of Simplicity Home Staging & Design, a home staging firm that specializes in northern New Jersey homes. She is also a jounalist and the staging correspondent for Final Hunt Real Estate Showcase DVD Magazine, with a featured segment entitled "Staging to Sell."

Darlene has staged numerous homes some of which have received offers before they could be entered into the MLS.

She can be reached at 862-268-0514 by the web at simplicityhomestaging.com or via email at info@simplicityhomestaging.com

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Hand Carved Gemstones

Felix — Wed, 05 May 2010 22:57:21 +0000

	10 Piece Hand Carved Soapstone Elephant Figurine Sale Price: $19.99

Samuel B Collection Designer Biography

Classic looks and designer inspired styles combine to create the Samuel B Collection. Comprised of hand-made sterling silver with 14K & 18K gold accents, each piece showcases high-grade semi-precious gemstones for a high-end look at a reasonable price.

About Samuel Behnam

Recognized as one of today’s most diverse designing manufacturers, Samuel Behnam, creator of the Samuel B Collection brings over 25 years of art and jewelry design experience. Dissatisfied by jewelry designs from overseas manufacturers, he was eventually inspired to start his own line.

Today, his collection focuses on quality in material and craftsmanship, innovation in design, and competitive pricing. Samuel’s life passions are reflected in his designs, which he strives to make as wearable art. His greatest professional joy is providing the people who purchase his jewelry a high-end look at a great value.

Great big and bold looks at affordable and attainable prices is what his hand-made works of art are all about. Top quality gemstones, hand-carvings and the love of Bali, the Island of the Gods are what separate Samuel B from high-priced couture designers. Sam employs over 400 workers in Indonesia including Bali and Jakarta and insists his pieces are top quality and with the finest world-class gemstones. All of the jewelry comes with a pink warranty card, including free ring sizing with each ring purchase and a jewelry polishing cloth with the Samuel B logo.

The Samuel B Collection can currently be found in fine retailers nation wide and online at these authorized retailers:

www.CirqueJewels.com

www.Zales.com

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