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The Atlas Obscura Guide To Clearwater

2 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Clearwater, Florida

Updated July 27, 2022

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Frank Miranda's Oddities & Antiques

An abandoned Victorian house transformed into a museum and store filled with taxidermy and vintage goods.
The Clearwater Virgin before she was beheaded

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Clearwater Virgin Mary

This glass-stain Mary attracted thousands of pilgrims until her head was shattered by a vandal with a slingshot.
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Belleair, Florida’s historic Belleview Inn dates back to 1897.

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Belleview Inn

This historic hotel has hosted the likes of Babe Ruth, Jimmy Carter, and the Vanderbilts.
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Mosaic House of Dunedin

In this Florida couple's cottage, nearly every surface—inside and out—is covered in mosaic artwork.
4 miles from Clearwater
Heritage Village is made up of several different historical sites, including the one-story, wood-framed H.C. Smith General Store, dating to 1915.

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Heritage Village

Step back in time at this immersive historical village.
5 miles from Clearwater
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Whimzeyland

This home is decked out like a psychedelic explosion of colors and bowling balls.
6 miles from Clearwater
Replica Fardier de Cugnot at Tampa Bay Automobile Museum.

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Replica Fardier de Cugnot

The only known working replica of the world's first self-propelled vehicle.
10 miles from Clearwater
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