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Mutiny Hotel Coconut Grove
Exquisitely decorated in a tropical British Colonial motif, the hotel's 120 thoughtfully-appointed, spacious one and two-bedroom
deluxe suites and penthouse suites all have breathtaking bay or city views.
The Florida Keys : A History & Guide-- by Joy Williams
Diving & Snorkeling Florida Keys (3rd Ed) -- by William Harrigan
Frommer's 2002 South Florida Including Miami & Keys-- by Lesley Abravanel;
The Conch That Roared by Gregory W. King
The bizarre, true story of Key West's 1982 secession from the Union, its formation of the Conch Republic, and declaration of war on the United States.
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Metro-Dade Cultural Center
Located in Downtown Miami at First Ave and Flagler St, this
large plaza with three Spanish style buildings with arched windows, tiled roofs and wrought iron fixtures is home
to several major museums and the main library
 Historical Museum of Southern Florida - Pioneer artifacts and history
Main Library - Ongoing concert and lecture series
Miami Art Museum - contemporary and historic artworks
More Theme Parks
Monkey Jungle
14805 SW 216th St, Miami, FL; (305) 235-1611;
Open: Daily 9:30AM-5PM;
Many species of primates roam freely within large enclosures that simulate their
natural environment while visitors stroll through enclosed walkways. This 30-acre
reserve is home to more than 400 primates representing 30 species.
- Amazon rain forest habitat
- Camaroon Forest habitat
- Parrots of the World
Tour Everglades National Park
1,398,800 acres of scenic, slow-moving, subtropical, marshy wilderness
protected since 1947. Draining into Florida Bay and covered in places by
tall prairie grasses and mangrove forests, this parks is best known for
its rich and varied wildlife of crocodiles, alligators, manatees, ospreys,
bald eagles and herons.
Tour Miami Beach
Former Art Deco neighborhoods have transformed into the famous beach
resort getaway for millions every year.
Tour Biscayne National Park
About 44 small
coral islands, or keys, form a chain across the park offering excellent
snorkeling and scuba diving around living coral reef. Mangrove woods
line the shore and islands.
Tour Marinas & Bay Cruises
Tour the many cruise and boat charters operators based in Fort Lauderdale.
Several dozen boat charters to suit every style - sightseeing, dining, glass-bottom boats, dive charters,
sports fishing, Bahamas, casino cruises.
American Police Hall of Fame and Museum
3801 Biscayne Blvd (US-1), Miami, FL; (305) 573-0070;
Open: Daily 10AM-5:30PM;
The museum displays over 10,000 artifacts related to law enforcement. Special exhibits include
mock crime scene, execution equipment, specialty cars and jail cell replicas.
Hall of Fame Memorial - lists the names of U.S. police officers who have died in the line of duty since 1960.
Weeks Air Museum
14721 SW 128th St (Kendall-Tamiami Airport), Miami, FL; (305) 233-5197;
Open: Daily 10AM-5PM (Exc: Dec 25 and Thanksgiving);
Museum dedicated to the preservation and display of historic vintage aircraft. Many restored planes
are in flying condition. Collection of aviation artifacts include engines, propellers and models.
World Chess Hall of Fame
Sidney Samole Museum
13755 SW 119th Ave, Miami, FL; (786) 242-4255;
Open: Thurs-Sat 10:30AM-5PM / Sun 1PM-5PM;
Exhibits and artifacts praising the history of the game of chess including chess clocks, literature and game pieces.
World Chess Hall of Fame - Honors US and World chess champions
Sid Samole Museum - Honors creater of the first computer chess set
Deering Estate at Cutler
Deering Estate At Cutler
16701 SW 72nd Ave, Miami, FL; (305) 235-1668;
Open: Daily 10AM-5PM (Exc: Dec 25 and Thanksgiving);
Mangrove Tours: Depart Daily at 10:30AM and 4:15PM;
House Tours: Depart Daily at 11:45AM and 2PM;
Nature Tours: Depart Daily at 12:45PM and 3PM;
450-acre bayfront estate purchased by Charles Deering in 1913 adjacent to Biscayne National Park.
- Richmond Cottage - Built circa 1900 and served as the first hotel between Coconut Grove and Key West.
- Stone House - Built 1922, Mediterranean Revival-style.
- Tequesta Burial Mound - American native burial ground dating from the 1500's
- Chicken Key - offshore island canoe tours and butterfly tours
- landscaped gardens
- keyhole-shaped boat basin
- palm grove
- nature trail pass many exotic plants
- hardwood hammock grove with boardwalk
Doral Golf Resort & Spa
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Situated on 650 acres of tropically landscaped grounds, Doral is one of the nation’s premier golf and spa resorts.
Facilities include championship golf, the award-winning Spa at Doral, extensive meeting facilities, the renowned Arthur Ashe Tennis Center and
The Blue Lagoon, pool recreation park. Doral's 696 guestrooms have exquisite new furnishings that combine elegance with comfort.
The three and four-story lodges provide a golf or garden view and are situated around the main clubhouse.
Spa at Doral - European-style spa surrounded by peaceful gardens, it offers over 100 rejuvenating services to relax the mind,
body and soul. The Spa features 48 newly renovated, luxurious guest suites, offering picturesque views of the golf courses.
Doral Golf Course - At Doral, four and a half courses wait to tempt players of all skill levels, including the legendary Blue Monster;
Home of PGA's Doral-Ryder Open and Gold Course, redesigned and recreated through the vision of Raymond Floyd.
Arthur Ashe Tennis Center - 11 tennis courts in a lush tropical setting, with four Deco-turf courts and seven Har-tru courts.
Tennis services include private lessons, junior clinics, match making services, corporate events, video tennis school, daily clinics and ball machines.
Marriott Biscayne Bay Hotel & Marina
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The Miami Marriott Biscayne Bay is a downtown hotel overlooking beautiful Biscayne Bay 1.5 miles north of the Port of Miami.
The hotel offers deluxe accommodations with spectacular bay and city views and features a concierge level, an exercise facility overlooking the bay, outdoor pool and full marina facilities as well as a variety of food and beverage outlets.
Tour Key West Florida..
The last and most exciting of the Florida Keys, Key West is actually located much closer to Cuba than to mainland Florida.
Duval Street is to Key West what Bourbon Street is to New Orleans. And the Crowne Plaza Hotel Key West (La Concha) hotel is the perfect place to experience Duval Street and the best of Key West.
Today’s visitors stroll along the Historic Harbor Walk overlooking the Gulf of Mexico, or a short walk to Harry S. Truman Little Whitehorse Museum and Mel Fisher Maritime Society Museum.
If you are coming by car, follow U.S. 1, the famous Overseas Highway through the fabulous Florida Keys, to its end in America’s southernmost city.
Explore the history of the past...browse through fascinating shops and galleries...gather to gaze at the sunset unrivaled in beauty...test your deep sea fishing prowess...The list of options to occupy your time is endless on this island drenched in charm and tradition
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