Come for the boats, stay to explore the intriguing assortment of art.

Pensacola's UFO home has withstood many hurricanes—just as the experimental 1960s design intended.

A former hospital is now home to a pizza parlor and maybe a few ghosts.

A pristine beach on the Gulf of Mexico with deep ties to Pensacola’s Black community.

One of the best places in Florida to spot rare, carnivorous pitcher plants.

The "worst battleship ever built" is enjoying a grand second act, submerged 30 feet in the Gulf of Mexico.

A striking lighthouse with views of the Gulf of Mexico and of a military air show.

This now-deactivated naval base defended the Florida coast for centuries.

One of only two pod-shaped homes designed by Frank Lloyd Wright.

This fairytale-inspired cottage was created by a university literature professor.

This creative sculpture was a way to "recycle" an old tree.

Though it's unclear why it's there, the lifelike sculpture of the giant lizard is oddly charming.

One man's grief over the national tragedy has manifested in a pod of homemade whales on his front lawn.

The haunting remains of a failed housing development can still be found behind the big box stores that were to anchor them.

View rare birds and interact with lemurs at this nonprofit run entirely by volunteers.

This old school, eccentric, and independent video rental store refuses to die.

The largest puppetry museum in the United States houses the world's most complete collection of Jim Henson artifacts.

Scattered around Atlanta are little doors with big charm.

This angular brutalist playground turns playtime into modern art time.

A grassroots community effort in the 1970s led to the creation of this beautiful garden full of delightfully whimsical exhibits.

A colorful square marks the heart of the city's LGBTQ community.

No passport is required to eat around the world at this elegant restaurant.

This pair of centuries-old magnolia trees was once struck by a Babe Ruth home run.

A popular oddity on display in a stately building, offering a symbolic commentary.