Top Five Weirdest Florida State Parks

Florida state parks are spread around every nook and cranny in the state with a wide variety of things to see and do. But besides beaches, lakes and springs, these unique and strange state parks hold secrets and stories that are odd and amazing all on their own. Check out this list of the top five weirdest Florida state parks and explore one of these off the wall stops you and your family will never forget.

Paynes Prairie Buffalo

Located just south of Gainesville in the center of the state, lies one of the most ancient and diverse natural communities outside of the African savannah. The Paynes Prairie Preserve was first written about in 1774 by the famous naturalist William Bartram, who described it as the great Alachua savannah. Wild bison, Spanish horses and a myriad of countless other rare and diverse flora and fauna roam the open prairie and wilderness. Get your gear ready, then checkout this website for more details on this weird and wild Florida adventure.

Florida Caverns

Go underground and explore the vast dry caverns on an hour long guided tour at this weird and wonderful Florida state park. With formations like stalactites, stalagmites, curtains, soda straws and draperies, it's easy to see why this amazing underground adventure is on the top of the list. Swim in the springs, ride your horse, hike the miles of trails or stay overnight at this too cool Florida state park. Click this link for more details about the Florida caverns.

Fort George Island Off-road Segway Tours

A cool place to be during any time of the year, Fort George Island state park offers guests a ride through trails and beaches on a motorized off-road Segway. These fun filled tours are only held twice a day three times a week, so reservations are a must. Bring your own water and snacks and visit this website for reservations to one of Florida's weirdest state park adventures.

John Pennekamp Coral Reef

Enjoy the saltwater reefs without a boat-simply swim off the beach or take the glass-bottom boat. No need to bring dive gear either. It's all available for rent at this swimmers paradise off of Florida's southeast coast. Swim with the fish and explore an ancient Spanish shipwreck right from your campsite to the beach to the water. To reserve your spot under the sun at this completely different outdoor campground, visit this website for more details on this amazing underwater adventure.

Koreshan Cult

At the top of the list and by far the weirdest state park just about anywhere in the world is the Koreshan village. This unique state park was founded in the late 1800's by a religious cult whose followers believed that earth was encompassed in a hollow sphere. They proved their quaky physics through odd experiments and hard felt beliefs before the last member of the church past the park on to the state in the early 1960's. Visit the well preserved buildings and chapels that this unbelievable cult once called home. Get directions and more information here at the official Koreshan website.