Miami Waterfront Integrated with Biscayne Bay, Miami waterfront is filled with history, shopping, and entertainment. Although primarily a business district, the downtown Port of Miami is the largest cruise ship port in the world, handling over three million passengers a year. There are a large variety of boats available for long charters or brief excursions. [...]
Miami Freedom Tower The Miami Freedom Tower was built in 1925 and originally housed the offices of the Miami News & Metropolis. Some have said that its architecture was inspired by the Giralda Tower in Seville, Spain. The cupola tower contained a beacon light to shine over Miami Bay, which would have served the practical [...]
Miami South Beach Known as the Art Deco District, Miami South Beach is a cultural hot-spot for bustling nightlife and beach side dining. Stretching for ten miles along Ocean Drive, the beach and sidewalk café culture of Miami South Beach is exuded from every pour. Tourists can indulge in delectable dishes from around the world. [...]
Coral Gables Coral Gables is an elegant community whose design was inspired by the area’s rich Spanish heritage. Calling itself “The City Beautiful”, it contains lush landscapes, ample green space, and over 40 miles of inland waterways. Roadways such as the Historic Coral Way are attractive settings for many historical landmarks in Coral Gables. These [...]
St Augustine Florida Known as the “Ancient City,” Saint Augustine Floridais located between North East and Central East Florida and is convenient to Jacksonville, Orlando, and Daytona airports. North Florida has a year-round mild climate perfect for strolling Saint Augustine’s historic district, with its cobblestone streets, cafes, bars, unique shops and bed and breakfast inns. [...]
Miami Theater As a major American metropolis, Miami has more than its share of music and shows. Through organizations such as The Concert Association of Florida, and Broadway in Miami Beach, Miami’s premier theatrical venues come to life with world-class Broadway musicals, dance companies, and musicians. Miami Theater For over fifty years the Jackie Gleason [...]
Port of Miami The Dante B. Fascell Port of Miami-Dade, also known as the Port of Miami, is recognized as the Cruise Capital of the World and the Cargo Gateway of the Americas. Each year, nearly 4 million cruise passengers sail from the Port of Miami, making in the one of the nations most bustling [...]
Gold Coast Railroad Museum, situated on 152nd Street in Miami Florida, is a must-see attraction for railway aficionados. The museum hosts a variety of events and has a variety of exhibits and rides. The Gold Coast Railroad Museum was founded in August of 1956 by William Godfrey,then a business administration student at the University of Miami, [...]
Vintage airplane buffs can wander among the painstakingly restored World War II through Vietnam-era fighter planes and bombers at the Flying Tigers Warbird Restoration Museum. It’s possible to get really up close and watch the staff mechanics at work, since there are no ropes or fences separating you from the planes. The outside of the [...]
“Titanic, the Exhibition,” invites visitors to re-live the short life of the finest ship ever built. Inside the world’s first permanent Titanic exhibition, the beloved story is recounted by guides in period costume as they lead visitors through replicas of the actual rooms, including the grand staircase and first class accommodations. The drama begins in [...]
Children and adults both seem to love the Ripley’s Believe it or Not! Museum in Orlando. If you enjoy the bizarre, strange, and the just plain weird, this could be the highlight of your trip to central Florida. Robert Ripley began collecting unusual articles back in 1929, and several items he brought back from his [...]
Located just off US Highway 17 on North Mills Avenue, the Orlando Museum of Art has provided visitors with enriching displays of visual art since its inception in 1924. Over 80 years later, O.M.A. continues to be a source of culture, education, and enrichment for both Floridians, as well as tourists to the region. Collections [...]
In 1837, a detachment of 2,000 US troops and Alabama volunteer soldiers under General Jessup arrived in Eastern Florida to build forts and stockades to supply troops taking part in the Second Seminole War. They christened one of these forts – the construction of which began on December 25th – “Fort Christmas.” Located in Christmas, [...]
The Historic Bok Sanctuary is a sculpted garden and luxury estate located in Lake Wales, Florida. The garden was donated by Pulitzer prize winning author and publisher Edward William Bok in appreciation of the adopted country he loved so much. The garden property was later joined with the nearby Pinewood Estate to create the Historic [...]
The Tampa Bay History Center is a history and heritage museum located in downtown Tampa. Through quality, rotating displays, the Tampa Bay History Center brings to life the geographical, historical, and cultural influences that have shaped the region from 12,000 BC to the present. Temporary galleries and displays include photographic and historical presentations on the [...]
The TECO Line Streetcar System offers 10 station stops along its 2.4 mile route. The ride from the beginning to the end of the line takes approximately 22 minutes. Each streetcar is air conditioned and seats up to 88 passengers. Each Streetcar Station is unique and is designed to reflect the neighborhood in which it [...]
Conquistador means “Conqueror” in Spanish, and is a term used to refer to the soldiers and explorers who brought the New World of North, Central, and South America under Spanish control between the 15th and 17th centuries. Ponce de Leon is regarded as the first European known to have visited what is the present day [...]