Tales from the Road: They Sell (Many) Seashells by the Road

Anyone can travel the interstates, but a true travel veteran knows the essence  of an area is found on the backroads.

Recently my travels had me driving down highway 19 in Florida and it was in the town of Inglis, I discovered this roadside attraction that could only be found in Florida.

The World Shells & Co and Sea Forest Gifts is one of those places that tend to draw you in from the road. Or at least I should say, it drew me in from the road. Perhaps it was the very large crab or the very large sea shells out front, either way, I knew it was somewhere that I had to stop.

The open-air store was filled with seashells – all shapes, sizes and colors. I don’t think I’ve ever seen quite a selection of seashells. There was also your typical decorative beach items with a touch of whimsy.

No, I didn’t buy anything, but I was glad I stopped. The shop represents on of those last remaining places of what I consider as old Florida and if you ever find yourself on highway 19 in Inglis, I recommend that you stop as well. You might purchase something, or you might not, but like me, you’ll be glad that you popped in to browse as well.

World Shells & Co and Sea Forest Gifts is located at 14440 S.E. Highway 19 in Inglis, Fla.