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Discover pre-Columbian History at Crystal River Archaeological State Park

By Florida Traveler

Shell mound at Crystal River

The Crystal River Archaeological site is a 61-acre pre-Columbian Native American site located in Citrus County, Florida, along the Crystal River.

Filed Under: Florida History, Things to Do

Explore Seminole War History at Fort King

By Florida Traveler

Fort King Drone View

The history of Florida’s Second Seminole War is on display at the newly established Fort King National Historic Monument in Ocala, Florida. Fort King played an important role in the early history of Florida, having been established in 1827 by the United States Army as a base of operations against the Seminole Indians. The land […]

Filed Under: Florida History, Things to Do Tagged With: fort king, history, ocala

Finest Florida Kitsch at The Shell Factory

By Michael Warren

In the mood for the finest Florida Kitsch? Then it’s time to pay a visit to the Shell Factory. The Shell Factory & Nature Park, which bills itself as the largest shell shop in the world, is a vast roadside menagerie of shells, shellacked gator heads and tacky gifts. But wait, there’s more! The Shell […]

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