Let me tell you about the time my wife casually turned a normal "drop our daughter off at college"…read moretrip into what felt like a deleted scene from a survival movie... destination: Solomon's Castle in the absolute middle of nowhere. And when I say nowhere, I mean NOWHERE. I'm driving waiting for streetlights... nothing. Gas stations? Nope. People? Questionable. Cows? Plenty. Motorcycles flying by like we accidentally entered a post-apocalyptic biker convention? Oh yeah. At this point, I'm looking at my wife like, Babé are we visiting a castle or auditioning for The Walking Dead: Florida Edition?" Then suddenly... BOOM. Out of nowhere... like a mirage built by a very creative pirate appears this shiny, aluminum-covered CASTLE. Now I'm confused. Because one minute I'm dodging cows... and the next minute I'm like: Did we just teleport to medieval times sponsored by Home Depot? But here's the thing this place is AMAZING. Inside? Pure genius. Art everywhere. Sculptures made out of stuff you probably threw away last week. It's like if creativity, humor, and a junkyard had a baby and that baby became a castle. And then there's the restaurant. Yes. A restaurant. Inside a boat. Inside a castle. In the middle of nowhere. At this point, I've stopped asking questions and just accepted that I'm in someone else's dream. If you want the backstory, go ahead and Google it because it's wild. But honestly, just go. Don't overthink it. Would I have ever planned this stop? Absolutely not. Did my wife once again prove she's the CEO of random but incredible detours? 100%. Final verdict: Unexpected Slightly suspicious drive in Completely worth it If you're ever near Ona, Florida--or even if you're not take the detour. Just make sure your gas tank is full... and maybe say a quick prayer once the streetlights disappear

On our drive from St Augustine to Tampa, we made reservations to see Solomon's Castle in the middle…read moreof nowhere on beautiful land here in Florida. This castle was built by Howard Solomon, a high school dropout, with his bare hands and his own designs with whatever scraps of metal he could find or that were donated to him by others. He had friends and neighbors who helped him build. He built vertically because his land was more narrow than wide. So there are stairs to climb. Everything including his unusual artwork inside the Castle was donated or built by Solomon. He also had a 1930s collection of cars and trucks that are displayed at the Castle. His personal story is very interesting which will be told during the tour. Visitors are not allowed to photograph the auto collection nor anything inside the Castle. There is no cell service/wifi there on the property. They do not use computers so everything is paid by cash: the tickets (we paid about $40 in cash for the castle tour and the classic car tour), the food, and souvenirs. They are dog-on-leash friendly, which is nice. The staff is very welcoming and fun to interact with! The tour is very interesting with funny jokes thrown in. Food is served on the boat and reviewers have been favorable about the meals offered. Remember, it is cash only. Parking is free and at the entrance before you get to the Castle. Wear comfortable shoes. I was happy that we got to do the tour. I don't know that I would go back because it is so out of the way but it was worth the trip.

Lots of fun for a work outing. Worth the $$ Captain Mike was…read morefunny & informative. Boat ride lasted about an hour & we saw over a dozen alligators. Definitely have food at restaurant before you leave !

Mike was an awesome tour guide ! Funny and informative - it was a chilly day but we still saw more…read morethan a dozen gators and some really neat birds . We would definitely go again !

Outstanding! Not sure what I was expecting but Kenny and his tour far exceeded expectations. We had…read morea "bad" day due to high winds and still saw so many more gators than we thought we would. Really cool trip and highly recommend. Super family friendly too.

Kenny is the best! We had such a great time on our ride. He is very knowledgeable and friendly. We…read morecould not have asked for a better ride or guide.

Captain Al is great guy. We really enjoyed our cruise with him. It was a lovely 2 plus hour ride…read morealong the beautiful Peace River.We saw alligators and a variety birds. If you're looking for a pleasant boating adventure with a very nice gentleman, this is your cruise.

Had a beautiful day touring with Captian Al! Great ride and…read moreeven better conversation. Capital was knowledgeable about the area and the wildlife! We loved the dolphins and ALL of the birds in the mangroves! Thank you thank you! This is definitely a recommended excursion for your trip! Thanks from the PA ladies and our sleepy baby girl

This was one of the highlights of our trip. Even though we were here during the high water season…read more(fewer alligators) we still saw a ton of smaller gators. Our airboat captain was a creole guy with a great personality and very accommodating. He was very laid back and we were allowed to take our own cooler and drinks (including alcoholic drinks). It was a little pricy but still worth it. I want to go back and hope to see some huge gators sunning, but even if you're here during the summer it's still worth it. They also have a little "zoo" area that you can walk through and see their alligators, and they have one in the office that you can hold.

What an amazing experience with my family. The kids (10 & 14) enjoyed the boat and buggy tour…read more Being able to see alligators in their natural environment is worth very penny spent.

I am writing this review for my sister as her and neighbor in Sebring has booked twice with this…read morecompany and the first trip booked was canceled due to not enough people attending but she had to fight to get her money back. After several days of calling this company she was able to reach a woman ho told her that the owner had misplaced the check but in the end she did get a refund. the second trip booked the bus failed to show up at the pickup point and she has tried for two days to reach this business and still no luck. Once again she has to fight for her money. I say this is a place you would not want to use.

From the owner: Day Trips, Bus Charters, Port transportation, Extended Vacations, Dinner Shows, Trips Abroad, Event…read moreTickets, Concerts, Fairs and Festivals.

A lot of fun with grandma and kids included. We did some spins and saw many alligators.read more

Our guide was awful. He showed up 20 minutes late, didn't acknowledge us when he arrived, and…read morebarked political and conspiracy theory nonsense the whole trip. He referred to my niece's wedding (the reason we were in the area) as a "funeral" several times. He thought seeing a bunch of cows was a highlight, continuously blasted plants on the side of the creek so we were pelted with shrapnel and bugs, and just hot-dogged around in the boat rather than giving us a tour. Don't book with this company. There are a few others that I'm sure are much better. Or just go do something else.

I came here because it was one of the darkest places in Florida…read more But we didn't do our research and had a full-moon for our visit :-/ Still, what a great place to hang out. Unlike most of Florida it was quiet and peacful. Also unlike most of Florida there is a pretty decent trail system! Also, Also unlike most of Florida, you will probably see a ton of wildlife on said trails! And by wildlife, I mostly mean mammals. Bird sightings aren't special in Florida, that's probably why all the Olds move to the state.

Loved camping here! We did trails and brought the dogs. Found snakes. It was pretty cool. Saw a lot…read moreof wild animals

Friendly staff, great music, large selection of drinks. A wonderful…read moreDay! We were there when a band was playing Beatles Music. So fun!

Admission fee and prices are high. Do not bother waiting around for the prize raffle. My prize was…read morea hat.

Great one hour airboat trip. Our captain Brett ran a fantastic tour. Everything was one time,…read moreclean, safe and fun!

From the owner: We are here to bring you "A True Florida Experience!" Enjoy a Trail ride through Natural Florida…read moreHabitat on one of our beautiful horses. Glide through the waters of the Peace River on one of our airboats, and find new views of Florida wildlife on the top of our Swamp Buggy! Don't Forget to stop in our old style country store to pet the baby alligators, and pick up gifts to take home and share your adventure!