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Florida forts, historic homes, lighthouses, architecture and cultural landmarks with strong local context.

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Historic Sites

Florida forts, historic homes, lighthouses, architecture and cultural landmarks with strong local context.

Henry B. Plant Museum in Tampa, FL attraction photo

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Historic House Museum Admission ticket usually required

Henry B. Plant Museum

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Henry B. Plant Museum is a Tampa museum inside the former Tampa Bay Hotel, with Gilded Age architecture, local history, period rooms and University of Tampa landmarks.

Tampa, FL

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History Museum Admission ticket usually required

Tampa Bay History Center

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Tampa Bay History Center is a waterfront history museum covering Tampa Bay, Florida heritage, maritime stories and regional culture near Water Street.

Tampa, FL

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Ship Museum Admission ticket usually required

American Victory Ship and Museum

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American Victory Ship and Museum is a preserved World War II-era cargo ship in Tampa with maritime exhibits, deck access and historic ship interpretation.

Tampa, FL

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