Shortly after Fidel Castro gained control of Cuba in 1959, thousands of Cuban exiles came to America and in the process transformed a section of Downtown Miami into an area we now know as Little Havana. Continue Reading
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Key Biscayne
Published on 03 September 2009
For anyone visiting Miami Beach for the first time, a day-trip over to Key Biscayne is well worth the effort. Key Biscayne is a tiny barrier island off to the south of Miami Beach and it’s just a few minute’s drive from Downtown Miami across the Rickenbacker Causeway. Continue Reading
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Viscaya
Published on 01 September 2009
Viscaya was built between 1914 and 1922. The Main House has 34 decorated rooms with nearly 3,000 art objects. Continue Reading
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Fairchild Tropical Garden
Published on 11 August 2009
Fairchild Tropical Garden is an 83-acre reserve for tropical and sub-tropical plant life. It’s one of Miami’s most interest sights since South Florida is one of the few places in the continental United States where these plants flourish outdoors year-round. Continue Reading
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IMAX Theatre at Sunset Place
Published on 04 July 2009
State-of-the-art theater, featuring a giant six-story screen, 12,000- watt wraparound Imax® Digital Sound System, stadium seating, Imax® films and Imax® films in 3-D. Call for hours of operation and admission fees. Continue Reading
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Monkey Jungle
Published on 04 July 2009
Escape on a jungle safari. Explore the wilds of South America, Asia and Africa. Witness crab-eating monkeys diving for treats. Delve into the lush, tropical Amazonian rain forest filled with hundreds of exotic monkeys. Continue Reading
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Miccosukee Indian Village & Airboat Tours
Published on 04 July 2009
Visit an authentic Indian village and discover a culture centuries old. Continue Reading
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Miami Seaquarium
Published on 04 July 2009
Enjoy 38 acres of entertainment, great shows and exhibits. Home of Lolita, the Killer Whale and TV superstar, Flipper. Continue Reading
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Miami Metro Zoo
Published on 04 July 2009
Travel + Leisure ranks Miami Metro Zoo among the top zoos in the country. As the only subtropical zoo in the continental United States, Miami Metro Zoo Continue Reading
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Everglades Safari Park
Published on 04 July 2009
Features an alligator farm and show, guided airboat rides, a jungle trail, an interpretive center, a restaurant and a gift shop. Private tours available. Open daily 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Adults $15, children (5-11) $5, children (under 5) free.
Everglades Safari Park
26700 Tamiami Trail,
Miami, Florida 33144 30.226.6923
www.evsafaripark.com
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