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Top Miami Attractions
The first time you visit Miami, or any new destination,
the question asked isn’t usually what attractions should be
scene but what attraction to see first, what to expect, how to get
there, and how much time is needed. We’ve provided tips, advice,
and other information about the top tourist attractions in Miami
to help with your itinerary planning.
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Freedom Tower
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600 Biscayne Blvd |
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(305) 577-8544 |
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This tower is a standard silhouette of the Miami skyline. Of Spanish baroque
style, the octagonal tower was inspired by Giralda, an 800-year-old
bell tower in Seville, Spain. Located downtown, this architectural
wonder was built in 1925 for the Miami Daily News. However, when
the newspaper went out of business over 30 years later, the building
lay vacant for some time. In the 1960s, when Fidel Castro came into
power, Cuban refugees started flooding southern Florida, so the
tower was taken over by the U.S. government. It was used to provide
services to the immigrants as a Cuban Refugee Center from 1962 to
1974. During its history, over 500,000 Cubans who entered the US
escaping Castro’s regime were processed here. A restoration
of the exterior was completed in 1988, however in 2002, the Freedom
Tower was renovated to become a Cuban American Museum. Its rooftop
terrace is used for receptions, as it provides a beautiful view
of downtown Miami, the Miami Bay, port facilities and American Airlines
Arena. This building was listed on the National Register of History
Places in 1979. It measures 256 feet with 17 floors.
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China Grill Management
A trip to Miami is not complete without dinner at South Beach. Located in the
heart of the Art Deco district, fine dining awaits. Even late at
night, you can find hundreds still milling around the line of restaurants
near the water. One such restaurant is the China Grill. Although
you can find China Grill at a few large cities around the country,
this Miami location is boasted as “China Grill with a tropical
twist” and is one of south Florida’s most popular dining
destinations. Celebrity sightings are frequent, so come in your
fancy dress to mingle with the well-to-do. The multilevel interior
offers an ecletic, contemporary atmosphere with limestone floors,
custom wood floors and dramatic lighting. You will also find an
ice-top sushi bar if you do not prefer the dining room. For those
warm Miami evenings, you can dine al fresco under the stars and
partake of the sea salt air. The chef creates a fusion of flavors
using many different ethnic varieties in each dish. Every plate
is a masterpiece, like edible artwork, you’ll almost not want
to eat it.
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The Everglades
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Everglades Day Safari, Sanibel FL |
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(239) 472-1559 |
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www.ecosafari.com |
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tour company offers a safari-like experience without having to leave
the country. Experience an adventure passing through the nature
haven known as the “Everglades.” See species in their
natural habitat, take a boat ride down the river through dense swamp
land and visit the mangrove estuaries. On this tour, you will receive:
- A scenic boat ride through mangroves to the Ten Thousand
Islands
- A nature walk deep into a Cypress swamp
- Lunch featuring specialties such as alligators (give it
a try!)
- A drive into the "Outback" on dirt roads filled
with wildlife
- An airboat ride for West Coast Safariers into the swamps
and sawgrass prairies of the Everglades in search of mammals,
reptiles and birds; or an airboat ride with the Miccosukee Indians
through the "River of Grass" for East Coast Safariers
Be sure to bring a camera for these once in a lifetime photo opportunities.
You will be accompanied by a guide who will discuss the past and
present of this “jungle.” You will also learn about
the wide variety of wildlife seen throughout the tour.
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Miami Travel Guides
 Frommer's Miami
Lonely Planet Miami
Let's Go Miami
Fodors Miami
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