Paradise Park was a segregated attraction built in 1949 near Silver Springs specifically for Black visitors during the Jim Crow era, offering swimming, glass-bottom boat rides, and access to the same spring-fed beauty tourists flocked to next door. It became a cherished community space and a rare spot where Black families could enjoy Florida’s natural wonders safely and freely. When integration arrived in the late 1960s, the park’s attendance collapsed, and it ultimately closed in 1969—its story

Stumbled upon this abandoned motel out in rural Florida. I explored 3 of the cabins, each had their own special charm. I'm serious about those ceilings folks, I bet this was once a real nice place for travelers! #abandoned