One of the most effortlessly cool, historically unusual places to visit in Florida happens to be located in the small town of Bartow. The Wonder House in Florida is one of those Florida hidden gems that you should not miss. It reopened in 2018 after many years of being closed to the public. While it is a private residence now, this unique house also happens to offer tours to people who are interested, and what you see inside might just shock and delight you. If you’re looking for tours to take in Florida, this is one that you’ll never forget.

The Wonder House as it is known, has a unique history within the small town of Bartow, Florida.
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This house is not like your average historical house—starting with the fact that it was built entirely without blueprints in 1925.
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As a tourist attraction for many decades, there wasn’t much furniture within the house, but instead only had a few rocking chairs by the porch.
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But what really made this house special was the fact that Shuck was a collector of curiosities—randomly throughout the house there would be various snakes in jars, a coffin smack dab in the middle of the parlor, a taxidermy collection of different birds of Florida.
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The new owners of the property wanted to maintain the integrity of the house and spent years restoring the house to its original glory.
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The best part? You can book your very own tour within this house and learn all about the history and view the curiosities that still line the shelves and fill the home.
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There are even specialty holiday tours which are some of the most beautiful and magical tours of the house that really showcase the spirit of the holidays.
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Book your tour of The Wonder House and visit the attraction that Floridians called the "House that Breathes."
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Keep in mind that you can’t just show up to take a tour of The Wonder House in Florida; you’ll have to make advance reservations online. However, if you’re looking for unique things to do in Florida, planning ahead for a tour of this place is well worth the effort. You’re going to love this home and your visit to it is something that you’ll always remember.

Looking for other out-of-the-ordinary things to do in Florida? Take a look at this paranormal small town in Florida known as Cassadaga.

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Where should I stay when I go to visit the Wonder House in Florida?

The Wonder House is in Bartow which is very close to Lakeland and Winter Haven. If you're looking for a nice place to stay, then you might like this Airbnb in Lakeland; you will get a bit more than simply a bed and a breakfast at it. Hopefully you like alpacas! If you're looking for a nice place for dinner while you stay there, head on over to Winter Haven for a nice meal on one of the lakes.

I love weird attractions! What other weird things can I visit while I'm in Florida?

Florida is full of them! Check out this list of weird places to go in Florida for some ideas. Do you prefer roadside attractions? There are plenty of fascinatingly bizarre roadside attractions in Florida for you to explore too. You're going to love all of these strange and unusual things.

What else is weird that I should know about Florida?

There are many things - but for giggles, check out this list of weird laws in Florida that are actually on the books in cities and towns around the Sunshine State!

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Wonder House, 1075 Mann Rd, Bartow, FL 33830, USA