Solomon's Castle, Ona, FL

Central Florida is a bit in the middle of nowhere; however there is always something to do.  We have heard about this place for years and finally ventured over to do a little sightseeing.  This guy purchased about 55 acres back in the 1970's (mostly swamp) and then proceeded to take everyone else's thrown away junk "stuff" and re-create it into his own castle.  This guy's castle has gift shop with items he himself made and on the tour of the various rooms you are led into part of his actual living quarters.  He began cutting and creating when very young and it took him many years to finish castle and then another number of years to create the "Boat in the Moat".  The boat operates a little restaurant run by a daughter and son-in-law and offer light meals.  Another gift shop is found near lighthouse also made by him.  Interesting guy and uses everything from old chains and brake drums to who knows what.  Very creative and interesting.  He visited Texas a few years ago and Loved the Alamo so came back and built his own!  How funny.  Looks just like the Alamo too.  Ona, Florida is off in no man's land but what the heck.  Lots of farming in this area so nice drive.  $10.00 each for tour and lunch runs around the same price.

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