Southwest Florida Roadside Attraction One Of The Best In America
If you’re a fan of road tripping, I’m sure you’ve stopped at plenty of interesting things you’ve seen along the way and one Southwest Florida roadside attraction is one of the best in America.
I used to love road tripping when I was a kid. I think because we had an RV when I was growing up, so it was a very comfortable way to travel with couches, beds, a tv, games, etc. Now, I prefer to not be in the car for more than maybe 4 hours at a time. Just from Fort Myers, it takes a good 6 hours to get out of the state of Florida, so I find myself traveling by plane far more often.
One thing about road tripping I do like, is the ability to make fun stops along the way. And for us here in Southwest Florida, we don’t have to go far to see one of the best roadside attractions in the country.
Southwest Florida Roadside Attraction One Of The Best In America
I’ve never been here, but it’s been on my list for quite a while and now knowing that it’s one of the best roadside attractions in America, I don’t want to wait any longer. Shealy’s Official Skunk Ape Headquarters in Ochopee came in at #2 on USA Today’s 10Best list. If you’re unfamiliar with the skunk ape, think sasquatch. It’s the Florida version. These mysterious creatures are said to live in the Florida Everglades.
Plan your visit now to check out the Skunk Ape Headquarters located at at 40904 Tamiami Trail East on the Trail Lakes Campground in Ochopee, FL. While at this Southwest Florida roadside attraction, you can take a tour of Everglades National Park and Big Cypress Swamp. There is also an animal exhibit featuring a 24-foot-long python named Goldie, plus other snakes, gators, turtles and more. Prices for a guided exhibit tour start at $12 and for a self-guided tour at $10.
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