Miami Seaquarium View Map The Miami Seaquarium is located directly on Biscayne Bay, and offers 38 acres of entertainment, great shows and exhibits. Upon arrival at the Seaquarium, guests will have the opportunity to stroll the gardens, where they are greeted by fabulous tropical birds. The main attraction at the Seaquarium is the Dolphin Show Stadium. Guests will see the high-flying show performed by bottlenose dolphins. Vizcaya View Map Villa Vizcaya stands majestically at the edge of Biscayne Bay, secluded from modern-day Miami by one of the few native hammock forests left in South Florida. The Italian Villa has often been called the finest private home in America. It began as the winter retreat of industrialist James Deering, of the International Harvester company and evolved into his personal celebration of the European decorative arts. Having picked the then small town of Miami, the construction began in 1914 and as many as 1,000 artisans worked on it during the following years to create a masterpiece. The ancient country homes of the Italian Veneto appealed to him most, so his new winter home was fashioned accordingly. It was completed in 1916. Bal Harbour Shops View Map This internationally renowned fashion mecca showcases a unique collection of specialty boutiques, services, restaurants and charming Continental cafes in a lush, tropical setting. Specialty shops include Bvlgari, Tiffany & Co., Louis Vuitton, Gucci, Cartier, Hermes, Fendi, Bruno Magli and Florida's largest Neiman Marcus and Saks Fifth Avenue. Bayside Marketplace View Map A marketplace and an attraction of international flavor. This retail, dining and entertainment complex is located on 16 waterfront acres in the heart of downtown Miami. Bayside includes 150 shops, restaurants, outdoor cafes and the Pier 5 Market showcasing artisans, entrepreneurs and inventors. Open plazas create a permanent stage for fun-loving street performers and free nightly concert entertainment. Cocowalk in Coconut Grove View Map One of the oldest communities in Miami, Coconut Grove is a mixture of the artistic, chic and eclectic. Situated on Biscayne Bay just south of downtown, The Grove is a charming village filled with parks, boutiques, art galleries and unique restaurants. Cocowalk's European village ambiance creates an ideal backdrop for its unique stores and colorful outdoor cafes. The complex houses major retailers such as The Gap, The Limited, Express, Banana Republic and Victoria's Secret, and popular restaurants such as Planet Hollywood and Dan Marino's Bar & Grill. Fairchild Tropical Gardens View Map Fairchild Tropical Gardens is the largest tropical botanical garden in the Continental United States. Enjoy a magnificently landscaped botanical garden, with beautiful views and hidden passages. Your guests will see exotic plants from around the world - flowering vines, tropical fruits, stately palms and timeless oaks. They will also have the opportunity to get lost on winding paths through 83 acres of massive trees, eleven lakes, colorful tropical flowers, lily pools, overlooks and vistas. Art Deco District/ South Beach View Map Located on Miami Beach, lovers of the unique Art Deco style of architecture will be in awe of the largest group of Art Deco buildings in America. More buildings of this period are being restored every day. Cotton candy colored hotels and apartment houses dot the square miles on South Beach, the only 20th century historic district listed in the U.S. National Register of Historic Places. This streamlined architecture and style popular in the 20s and 30s is enjoying a resurgence and the Art Deco District is becoming one of the East Coast's hottest night spots. Coconut Grove View Map One of the oldest communities in Miami, Coconut Grove is a mixture of the artistic, chic and eclectic. Situated on Biscayne Bay just south of downtown, The Grove is a charming village filled with parks, boutiques, art galleries and unique restaurants. The Grove is well known for its art festivals. Street performers provide entertainment for those who stroll this unique waterfront area. Catch a foreign film, browse through the shops, or enjoy reggae, rock or jazz at a variety of clubs. Little Havana View Map Since the early 1960's many Cubans have settled in the "Little Havana" area of Miami and have brought their culture with them. The heart of Little Havana is reminiscent of the character of old Havana, Cuba. Gaslight-like streetlights and brick sidewalks invite visitors for a stroll down tree-lined streets. On the south side of the Latin Quarter is S.W. 8th Street, also known as "Calle Ocho", the primary commercial corridor in Little Havana. Typical Cuban foods are sold on the street during the fair with top Latin entertainers performing and the streets overflowing in one of Miami's biggest parties of the year! Coral Gables View Map Coral Gables was the premier development of the 1920s. George Merrick's "City Beautiful" was a totally planned community. Included were residential and commercial areas, along with Spanish style entrances, gates, fountains and plazas. Many of Miami's most famous landmarks are located in the "City Beautiful": The Biltmore Hotel, The Spanish-Mediterranean architecture of Coral Gables City Hall, the Miracle Mile and the former Merrick Home now open for public view. Everglades National Park View Map Everglades National Park, established in 1947, covers 1.5 million acres of land and water. Its unique habitat of hardwood hammock tree islands, mangrove estuaries, sawgrass prairies and pine forests is fed by the Everglades. This park provides an ideal laboratory for the study of human interaction with natural systems. In a sense, a classroom without walls. Its overall goal is to preserve the balance of nature and to instill a sense of appreciation for this fragile ecosystem and the critical issues facing it. Metro Zoo View Map Metro Zoo has sixty major animal exhibits featuring 2,000 animals from all over the world living in their natural environments. Embark on a fascinating, fun-filled journey that will take you through the jungles of Asia, the forests of Europe, the African plains and to the remote Australian outback. Enjoy wildlife shows, a Komodo dragon exhibit and a 1.5-acre aviary where hundreds of exotic Asian birds fly free among a paradise of tropical foliage and waterfalls. TOP