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As Walt Disney World and Universal keep on expanding in Florida, let's take a moment to remember old theme parks and ...
We asked USA TODAY Network reporters from around the state to pick out attractions that are still worth a visit, even if you're not a tourist. Old Florida: Roadside attractions have been ...
A hidden gem is preserving prehistoric attractions from an abandoned Central Florida theme park. The 12-acres of botanical garden is quiet, filled with centuries-old oak trees, towering palm trees ...
Cypress Gardens is one of the old Florida attractions that adapted to survive. It is now Lego Land. Two factors played large roles in killing off the Mom and Pop roadside attractions. One was the ...
“There’s certain attractions that certainly have a very ... shoppers can also browse through modern wares — with an Old Florida twist, of course. St. Petersburg-based makers 5801 Print ...
Florida’s theme parks and attractions have evolved over the years and multiplied. The “Old Florida” tourist experience often focused on history, culture and natural wonders.
let’s take a moment to mourn the loss of South Florida’s defunct theme parks and attractions. Remember the Miami Wax Museum? What about Pirates World and Six Flags Atlantis? And Blockbuster ...
“In the time period after the Civil War, Florida’s tourist attractions were its rivers ... Zacharias said someone set up about a hundred old stills in the woods and charged people to ...