Uniquely Florida Attractions C-D

Cassadaga Spiritualist Camp - Cassadaga
Founded in 1894, the Cassadaga Spiritualist camp is the oldest religious community in the Southeast. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, 55 residences center on the "New Age Movement" and its way of life. Readings, classes and spiritual healings are offered. 1325 Stevens Street, P.O. Box 319, Cassadaga, FL 32706. Phone: (386) 228-3171.


Citrus Tower - Clermont
One of Florida's original attractions, this tower was built in 1956 as a monument to the state's citrus industry.  Raising to a height of 226 feet, there is an glass enclosed observation deck at the top giving views of an 8 county area.  Admission. 141 N. Highway 27, Clermont, FL 34711.  Phone:  (352) 394-4061.

Christ of the Deep - Key Largo
Located in the first underwater state park in the country at John Pennekamp Corral Reef State Park is a 9 foot tall bronze statue titled "Christ of the Deep", which is located 25 feet down on the Gulf floor.  The park is home to excellent scuba diving, a 30,000 gallon aquarium, passive water sports and many dry-land outdoor activities.  Located at mile marker 102.5 on the Overseas Highway.  Admission.  P.O. Box 487, Key Largo, Florida 33037.  Phone: (305) 451-1202.

Coral Castle Museum - Homestead
Built between 1923 and 1951 by Ed Leedskalnin of 1,100 tons or coral rock, this labor of lost love remians today one of the great construction mysteries of our time.  How did a single man, using only hand made tools, manage such a feat?  Legend says that Ed rediscovered the Egyptian's secret of pyramid construction.  This may sound a bit hokey, but until you see the huge gate pivot open with a simple push of a finger, hold your judgement. Admission.  28655 South Dixie Highway, Miami, FL 33033.  Phone:  (305) 248-6345.


Creations Pop Culture Museum - Delray Beach
Home to a large collection of Hollywood, movie and TV momorabillia.  Admission.  111 Pineapple Grove Way, Delray Beach, FL 33444.  Phone: (561) 266-6666.
Devil's Millhopper State Park - Gainesville
Located in North Florida, this 120 foot deep, bowl shaped cavity is home to a minature rain forrest.  This is a Natural National Landmark and has been visited since the 1880's.  Ancient shark's teeth and animal bones alike have been found in it's depths.  Admission.  4732 Millhopper Road, Gainesville, Florida 32653.  Phone: (352) 955-2008.

Dinosaur World - Plant City
An outdoor museum with 150 life-sized dinosaur displays, museum, "fossil" dig, playground and picnic areas.  Admission.  5145 Harvey Tew Rd., Plant City, FL 33565-6101.  Phone: (813) 717-9865.
 
Dry Tortugas National Park - Key West
Located 70 miles off the coast of Key west lies a cluster of 7 coral islands called the Dry Tortugas.  Accessible only by boat or air, the islands are famous for their pirate and military past.  Fort Jefferson is located here and housed Dr. Henry Mudd, the man who set the broken leg of President Lincoln's assissin John Wilkes Booth.  The islands in 2007 were named a Research Natural area, which prohibits anchorage in 46 square miles to further protect the coral reefs here.