Florida is well known for its sugary sand beaches, plentiful citrus crops and of course, Disney parks. However, the Sunshine State also has a strange and unique underbelly all too familiar to those residents of the state. Strange attractions are scattered around the peninsula and offer residents and visitors alike a break from some of the more mainstream offerings.
Tucked away in the beachside fishing village of Carrabelle, Florida is the "World's Smallest Police Station." According to the Roadside America website, because the town was so small for so long, a police car parked daily next to a phone booth on Highway 98, which runs right through the middle of town. It was there that all emergency calls were taken. However, as the town grew, it got a bonafide police force, but that original phone booth is now a historical marker and tribute to what is dubbed the "World's Smallest Police Station."
Located in Lake Wales, Florida, Spook Hill is an eerie anomaly. It is part of the town's historic district and is rooted in Native American folklore. Tourists from all over come to watch their cars appear to roll uphill while in neutral, defying all laws of gravity. The legend has to do with a Native American chief and a huge alligator who battled to the death of the gator. Legend has it that the cars roll uphill lured by the spirit of the gator seeking his revenge or the Chief, still trying to protect his land and his people.
This is one of many theme parks in Orlando, Florida; the only catch here is that it is entirely upside down. There are more than 100 exhibits at this attraction, all meant to play tricks with your eyes and your mind. From the "Land The Space Shuttle" ride to the "Mind Ball," which rewards the player that can relax the most with a win, there is not shortage of strange and interesting things to do in this central Florida amusement facility.
WonderWorks
9067 International Drive
Orlando, Florida 32819
407-351-8800
wonderworksonline.com
