US EditionRain Barrel Village gives visitors a taste of old Florida and a photo op with a giant lobster
- Rain Barrel Village in Islamorada, Florida Keys, offers visitors a unique arts experience and features Betsy, a 30-foot spiny lobster sculpture.
- This roadside attraction remains from a time when distinctive stops were common along U.S. 1 between Jacksonville and Key West, showcasing local culture and artistic expression.
- The Village consists of colorful buildings housing artists and shops selling paintings, sculptures, jewelry, clothing, and island-inspired souvenirs.
- Artist Richard Blaze created Betsy in 1985, and the sculpture was moved to the Village in 2009, becoming a major photo landmark second only to Key West’s Southernmost Point Buoy.
- Owners and artists emphasize community support and creative spirit at Rain Barrel, with continually changing art inspired by the free-spirited Keys environment.
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Rain Barrel Village gives visitors a taste of old Florida and a photo op with a giant lobster
A holdover of the once numerous roadside attractions that lined U.S. 1 in Florida from Jacksonville to Key West, the Rain Barrel Village is a collection of eccentric, colorful buildings serving as a home for artists and art sellers in the Florida Keys.
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