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Gumbo Limbo Nature Center
Posted by: | CommentsGumbo Limbo Nature Center was founded in 1984 and is now a cooperative venture between the City of Boca Raton, The Greater Boca Raton Beach and Park District, The School District of Palm Beach County, Florida Atlantic University, and Friends of Gumbo Limbo. The Center is designed to provide marine and coastal environmental education for [...]
Tobacco Road
Posted by: | CommentsTobacco Road — More than eight decades old, this establishment holds the first liquor license in Miami-Dade County. Tobacco Road is Miami’s bar of choice for blues music and food. Over the years, legendary musicians including B.B. King, Koko Taylor and Albert Collins have performed on the main stage. It’s also one of the few [...]
Fort Lauderdale Swap Shop
Posted by: | CommentsFort Lauderdale Swap Shop — This indoor/outdoor swap meet is one of the world’s largest flea markets in Florida. In addition to acres of vendors selling everything from electronics to underwear, there’s a miniature amusement park, and a 13-screen drive-in movie theater. Swap Shop is located at 3291 W Sunrise Blvd., Fort Lauderdale; (Map); Phone (954) [...]
Biscayne National Park
Posted by: | CommentsBiscayne National Park — Southeast of Miami, this National Park is 99 percent underwater and features colorful coral reefs and undeveloped keys in Biscayne Bay. Three-hour glass-bottom bout tours are offered from 10am to 1pm daily. Reservations are necessary, and six passenger minimum applies. Reminiscent of area pioneer homes, with wooden walks and a metal roof, Dante [...]
John Pennekamp Park
Posted by: | CommentsJohn Pennekamp Park — John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park includes approximately 70 nautical square miles of Atlantic Ocean waters. The reefs can be viewed from glass-bottom boats, or by snorkeling or scuba diving. Other activities available in the park are canoeing, kayaking, fishing, hiking, picnicking, swimming and wildlife viewing. The visitor center has a 30,000-gallon [...]
Horse Racing at Gulfstream Park
Posted by: | CommentsHorse Racing at Gulfstream Park — Gulfstream Park is a casino and horse racing facility with two tracks that feature thoroughbred racing. The casino has 512 slots, and 17 poker tables. The property has 10 restaurants, and is also a popular venue for concerts. The track is open from mid-January through late March. Gulfstream Park is [...]
Miccosukee Casino
Posted by: | CommentsMiccosukee Casino — Just 15 minutes west of Miami Airport, Miccosukee Casino is situated along the edge of the Florida Everglades. The Casino has a hotel, and 24-hour-a-day gaming. Miccosukee is located at 500 SW 177th Ave., Miami; (Map); Phone (305) 222-4600.
Gator Park
Posted by: | CommentsGator Park – Just just 35 minutes west of Miami, this Everglades wildlife park offers daily airboat rides and wildlife shows rain or shine. Gator Park is located at 24050 SW 8th St., Miami; (Map); Phone (305) 559-2255.
Parrot Jungle Island
Posted by: | CommentsParrot Jungle Island — This animal theme park is minutes from South Beach. The park features exotic wild animals such as the world’s largest crocodile, baby orangutans, tigers, and parrots of every species. There’s also an inflatable water slide for kids. Parrot Jungle is located at 1111 Parrot Jungle Trail, Miami; (Map); Phone (305) 248-6345.
