Billed as the “World’s LARGEST Alligator Farm, Casper’s Gatorland Alligator Farm was located on US 1, just a few miles north of St. Augustine and A1A. In the 1940’s, it was known as the Ostrich and Alligator Farm. Opened in 1946, Gatorland closed in 1982. What probably caught the eye of travelers riding on this… Continue reading From the Past: Casper’s Gatorland Alligator Farm
Category: Weird A1A
The Not So Convenient ‘I Dream of Jeannie’ Cocoa Beach Tour
On September 18, 1965, during the race to space between the United States and the Soviet Union, an anomaly occurred (I learned that NASA likes the word anomaly over mishap during my recent visit to Florida’s Space Coast) that would change America’s view over its space program and have international implications for nearly half a… Continue reading The Not So Convenient ‘I Dream of Jeannie’ Cocoa Beach Tour
Kate’s Tree
From the northern terminus, located in Callahan, it doesn’t take long to arrive at the first major destination of A1A: Fernandina Beach (less than 30 miles). Located on Amelia Island, Fernandina offers a mix of true beach culture and Old Florida charm. Here, palm and live oak trees both appeal to travelers. On the island,… Continue reading Kate’s Tree
UFO off A1A? The Neff House and the Betz Sphere
Traveling along A1A will affirm this to travelers: Florida is weird, and at times, it can be spooky. Take Robert the Doll, for example, located at the Fort East Martello Museum in Key West (the last official museum along A1A south). The story of the doll’s original owner, Robert Eugene Otto, nicknamed Gene, and his… Continue reading UFO off A1A? The Neff House and the Betz Sphere
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