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Florida is not all beaches, palm trees and theme
parks and Clearwater is no exception. Over a century of
history is easily visible and accessible, much of it
free. Consider that the Belleview Biltmore Resort and
Spa built in 1897, is the oldest occupied wooden
building still used for its original purpose; tour the
underground railway; take the tour to see the hidden
passageways and maybe hear a ghost tale or two. Stroll
through historic downtown Clearwater and beautiful
Harbor Oaks with its early 20th century homes. Go back
in time at
Heritage Village, a turn-of-the- century living
historical museum where men and women dress in period
costume. Climb the batteries at
Ft. DeSoto, a Spanish American war fort.
Nearby Hillsborough County's
Ybor City returns you to the time Tampa was the
"Cigar Capital of the World;" turn of the century Cuban
and Spanish culture permeates this historic landmark
district, one of only three in Florida. Thousands of
American Indians once lived along the bodies of water
that are now Tampa Bay and the Gulf of Mexico; several
areas feature mounds dated from 500 B.C. to 1500 A.D.
For more information on the mounds, visit or call the
Science Center of Pinellas County. Many of Pinellas
County's communities have local historical museums
featuring aspects of history unique to Florida and
Pinellas County.
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