Mysterious Gems

One-Day, Self-Guided, Mystery Road Trips
Embark on a journey through truly extraordinary destinations with strange stories and history. Cemeteries, abandoned ruins, historic homes, and more await on this mysterious road trip!

Trip Highlights
— A haunted cemetery with an interesting connection
— Abandoned ruins with a fascinating story
— Ghost stories galore
— An eerily unusual town packed with history
— A number of local spots to eat and recover from your spooky day

Available to Depart
This trip can be done year-round and on any day of the week.

Suggested For:
— Paranormal Seekers
— Adventurous Families
— History Buffs

Itinerary
Stop 1:
Start your day with a self-guided haunted walk. We've recommended a handful of our favorite spooky spots in a historic small town. Drive time to the second stop is 15 minutes.

Stop 2:
Have you ever felt like you were a bit psychic and connected to the other side? You might just fit in at this destination. Drive time to the third stop is 25 minutes.

Stop 3:
The ruins of a 19th-century mill and ghosts tend to go hand-in-hand. Wander around and you just might find someone lurking behind the crumbling walls. Drive time to the fourth stop is 10 minutes.

Stop 4:
End the day in a less spooky way. Dig your toes in the sand at a nearby beach or grab a bite to eat before heading home.

Can Depart From:
— Orlando Area
— Jacksonville Area

What You Need to Bring:
— Bathing suit
— Walking shoes
— Road trip snacks
— Beach towel
— Camera

Additional Details:
— Dog-Friendly

Approximate Driving Distances:
— From Orlando: 2 hours and 30 minutes / 130 miles
— From Jacksonville: 4 hours and 5 minutes / 250 miles
— From St. Augustine: 3 hours and 27 minutes / 185 miles
— From Gainesville: 4 hours and 50 minutes / 243 miles
*We recommend booking an overnight hotel if the driving distance is greater than 4 hours round-trip.

This trip can be used any day throughout the year.

We recommend leaving between 9:00 and 9:30 am. The later you leave, the less time you may have to complete all of the stops.

We recommend bringing up to 5 people on your surprise road trip. If you're bringing a larger group, we highly recommend having one person in charge of booking reservations at the restaurants and attractions in advance. In your confirmation email, you'll receive a copy of the itinerary.