Although the famous Coral Castle is neither a castle nor composed of coral, a visit to this fascinating place would make a great day trip for anyone who enjoys whimsical and unexplained phenomenon. The structure is made up of over 1,000 tons of quarried limestone and what makes it unique is that it was entirely designed and built by a single person. You can expect to see some amazing rock shapes which were entirely hand-chiseled using rudimentary tools and then hoisted into place by what some people believed to be supernatural powers. The entire “castle” is an intriguing engineering feat and well worth a visit. Drive time from Fort Lauderdale is about an hour and the castle is open daily.
The Coral Castle, 28655 S. Dixie Hwy, Homestead, FL 33033-1214