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Dover, Florida: Airstream Ranch (Gone)

Eight Airstream mobile homes, shoved into the Florida sod as an artistic tribute. Loved by everyone except its neighbors. Torn down by new owners Feb. 9, 2017.

Tampa RV

Directions:
Tampa RV. I-4 exit 14, southwest corner. Continue past RV entrance to stoplight and turn right onto US 92, go 1/4 mile and take a right onto Castlewood Rd. 1/2 mile, ranch is on left.
Hours:
Feb. 9, 2017: Torn down.
Status:
Gone
Dover, Florida - Airstream Ranch: Attraction, Yes; Art, Maybe
Airstream Ranch:

It's taken two years of legal battles, but Florida's Airstream Ranch is now officially not a bad thing. But it's not officially art, either.

[02/15/2010] Complete Story...
Dover, Florida - Airstream Ranch at Dead End?
Airstream Ranch:

On March 14, 2008, Frank Bates went before the Hillsborough County Code Enforcement Board to plead his case for the preservation of Airstream Ranch.

[03/25/2008] Complete Story...

Visitor Tips and News About Airstream Ranch

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Airstream Ranch.

Airstream Ranch

One of my favorite sights on the way to Orlando. My husband was driving so I managed to take photos from the passenger seat as we passed by.

[Shellynet, 07/01/2016]

Airstream Ranch.

Airstream Ranch

Can't stop or get photo from front, which is the better view, but only as a drive by. But by following the directions, you can see across a field to back view.

[Carol, 05/04/2016]

Coming up...Airstream Ranch.

Airstream Ranch

Cool, but your best pic shots will not be on the back roads described, but will be if you pull over (safely) off the interstate. It does come up on you quick on the interstate so be wary.

[J Bryson, 02/01/2016]

Hard to photograph. Perhaps not so bad on a light traffic day, but the interstate shoulder isn't very wide, and seemed risky for a stop. We instead looped back to the previous exit for a drive-by, with the photographer in the passenger's seat. Even then, slow lane antics won't be appreciated by drivers speeding towards Orlando.


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