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All the United States Florida Homestead

The Atlas Obscura Guide To Homestead

4 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Homestead, Florida

Updated February 12, 2024

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Several crescent moons in limestone.

Homestead, Florida

Ed Leedskalnin's Coral Castle

A mysterious castle built as a monument to lost love.

Homestead, Florida

Fruit and Spice Park

Found: Garden of Eden in Miami-Dade County, Florida.

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Robert Is Here

The sign that drew attention to a young boy's cucumber stand is now the name of his fruit superstore.
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Abandoned Aerojet Dade Rocket Facility in Homestead, Florida

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Monkey Jungle

Where monkeys run wild and the humans are caged.
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Naval Air Station Richmond

Remains of a massive World War II blimp base, now home to a railroad museum.
11 miles from Homestead
The Ferdinand Magellan Presidential Railcar at the Gold Coast Railroad Museum, Miami, 2007.

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Ferdinand Magellan Presidential Railcar

With nickel-steel armor and three-inch thick bullet resistant windows, FDR's train was a rolling fortress.
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Fruit and Spice Park

Found: Garden of Eden in Miami-Dade County, Florida.

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Robert Is Here

The sign that drew attention to a young boy's cucumber stand is now the name of his fruit superstore.
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How a humble Florida roadside stand became a tropical fruit destination.
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February 12, 2024
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Tasting the Fabled Peanut Butter Fruit

This elusive treat lives up to its nickname.
by Alex Mayyasi
April 11, 2022
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How the Tip of Florida Became a Tropical-Fruit Paradise

Far-flung produce found a home thanks to Homestead's unique climate.
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March 4, 2020

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