| Location | Florida, USA |
|---|---|
| Status | Defunct |
| Opened | 25 December 1964 |
| Closed | 2 July 1971 |
Floridaland was a tourist attraction between Sarasota and Venice, Florida on US highway 41. It opened December 25, 1964 and closed on July 2, 1971. It boasted "Everything Under The Sun!" and "10 Big Attractions for One Low Price." Attractions included a petting zoo, dolphin show, and old west style main street featuring can-can girls performing at the Gold Nugget Saloon, and a gun fight and stunt show that took place several times a day.[1]
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References
- ↑ Smith, Mark. "Floridaland had 'Everything Under the Sun'" Archived 2012-01-10 at the Wayback Machine, "Sarasota History Alive!"
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