anciEnt sPanish monastEry
16711 W. Dixie Hwy., North Miami Beach, FL 33160
Tel: 305/945-1461
The Monastery was built in Segovia, Spain in 1141. In
1925, William Randolph Hearst purchased the Monastery.
The building was dismantled and shipped to the U.S. The
stones remained in a warehouse for 26 years until they were
purchased by W. Edgemon and R. Moss. In 1952, Miami
developers reassembled the monastery at its current site. Open Monday-Saturday 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Sunday 1:30-5 p.m. Adults $5, children (under 12) $2, seniors (55 and older) $2.50, students with valid I.D. $2.50.
BarnaclE historic statE Park
3485 Main Hwy, Coconut Grove, FL 33133
Tel: 305/442-6866
This Florida historic site is Miami’s oldest home in its
original location. Built in 1891 by Coconut Grove pioneer
Ralph M. Munroe, the home and grounds exemplify the
spirit of early Coconut Grove. Today, it is one of the last
remnants of the once vast Miami Hammock.
coral castlE
28655 S. Dixie Hwy., Homestead, FL 33033
Tel: 305/248-6345
This monument is an unusual attraction. Giant pieces of
coral rock were carved into a variety of objects by Edward
Leedskalnin in the 1920s, as a tribute to unrequited love.
The construction techniques behind this mystery garden
of coral sculptures continue to baffle experts and visitors.
Group discounts available. Open Sunday-Thursday 8 a.m.- 6 p.m. Friday-Saturday
8 a.m.- 9 p.m. Adults $9.75, children (7-12) $5, children (under 6) no charge, senior citizens (62+) $6.50.
coral gaBlEs mErrick housE
907 Coral Way, Coral Gables, FL 33134
Tel: 305/460-5095
This is the boyhood home of George E. Merrick, founder
and developer of the City of Coral Gables. This historic
landmark house originally began as an 1899 frame house
which was added onto in 1907. The house has been restored
to the 1920s period. The park is open to the public on Wednesdays and Sundays
for guided tours at 1, 2 and 3 p.m. Suggested admission, which includes the guided
tour, is $5 for adults, $3 for seniors/students/group tours, $1 for children
ages 6-12, and free for children under 5 years old.
dEEring EstatE at cutlEr
16701 SW 72nd Ave., Miami, FL 33157
Tel: 305/235-1668
Features more than 450 acres, offering tours of endangered
natural areas, historic and archaeological sites, guided
canoe trips to Chicken Key, recreational
facilities and a breathtaking view of Biscayne Bay. The
park contains the restored Richmond Cottage, portions of
which date back to 1896, and the Mediterranean Revival
winter home of Charles Deering, completed in 1922.
Group discounts available. Open daily from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Last ticket sold at 4 p.m. Adults $7, children $5.
vEnEtian Pool
2701 DeSoto Blvd., Coral Gables, FL 33134
Tel: 305/460-5357
A Venetian-style lagoon carved out of coral rock, this
historic landmark and swimming pool features caves,
stone bridges and waterfalls. Closed Mondays. Children
must be at least 38 inches tall or show proof that they
are at least three years old. Group discounts available. Open 7 days a week from Memorial Day through Labor Day.
vizcaya musEum and gardEns
3251 S. Miami Ave., Miami, FL 33129
Tel: 305/250-9133
A national historic landmark, Vizcaya Museum and Gardens
was built by agricultural industrialist James Deering, who
wintered on the property from 1916–1925. Today, the
extraordinary European-inspired estate includes a Main
House filled with art and furnishings, 10 acres of gardens
on Biscayne Bay, a hardwood hammock (native forest), and
an historic village. Group discounts available. Open daily 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Adults $12, Miami-Dade residents $9, children (6-12) $5, children under 5 free.