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Address: US Hwy 1 or I-95 North, Boca Raton, FL
In the 1920s, Palm Beach architect Addison Mizner bought thousands of acres in present-day Boca Raton, intent on developing a new Venice. Shortly after he completed his first big projects, the real estate market went bust, taking most of his plans with it. Fortunately, the city survived, and Mizner's...
Address: 28655 Dixie Hwy, Homestead, FL 33033
Latvian immigrant Edward Leedskalnin spent 28 years using only native coral rock and homemade tools to create this amazing structure. Although many theories have sought to explain why he took on the seemingly impossible task, the most popular is unrequited love for his 16-year-old fiancee, Agnes Scuffs. Giving...
Address: Haulover Marina or Crandon Park Marina, Miami, FL
Whether you're a seasoned pro or an enthusiastic tyro, you'll find the waters off greater Miami ideal for sport fishing. Many professional companies offer charters that depart from Miami for half- or full-day trips, and Haulover Marina's fleet of individual boats can accommodate groups of any size and budget. If you...
Address: 40001 State Rd 9336, Homestead, FL 33034
The second largest national park in the contiguous US, the Everglades covers more than 1.5 million acres. It's a fantastic place to view different species in their natural habitats: tropical fish, colorful birds, giant tree snails, and an array of reptiles and amphibians. In fact, this preserve is the only place in...
Address: US Hwy 1 or I-95 North, Fort Lauderdale, FL
Commonly referred to as "The Venice of America," Fort Lauderdale is also considered the yachting capital of the East Coast and is home to the International Swimming Hall of Fame. While the wealthy city stands on the cutting edge of fashion and the arts, it's also a fun-loving beachside community awash in souvenirs and...
John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park
Address: 102601 US Hwy 1, Mile marker 102.5, Key Largo, FL 33037
If the constant urban buzz wears thin, this park makes an ideal escape. About two hours south of Miami, it was founded in 1963 as the country's first underwater preserve. At the visitor center, immerse yourself in the area's ecology and natural history, and check out the 30,000-gallon saltwater aquarium. For a closer...
Address: Crandon Blvd, Key Biscayne, FL 33149
Accessed via the Rickenbacker Causeway, this small island grants a rich taste of Miami's coastal charms. Crandon Park, on the northern end, is known for its marina, golf course, tennis center and beaches. The residential Village of Key Biscayne, in the center, offers exclusive boutiques, gourmet shops and art...
Address: US Hwy 1 South, Key West, FL 33040
The words "Key West" may conjure up images of Jimmy Buffett lazing on the beach with a margarita or Ernest Hemingway hunched over a typewriter or lounging in a bar. These impressions aren't far from the truth. The pace is decidedly relaxed, the margarita is a popular refresher, and the influence of the water is...
Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge
Address: 10216 Lee Rd, Boynton Beach, FL 33437
Although many people are familiar with the southern Everglades, not many realize that Loxahatchie is a much-diminished northern portion of the preserve. Complete with wet prairies, sawgrass marshes and swamps, the refuge harbors abundant wildlife – particularly birds but also snakes, turtles, lizards and bobcats. In...
Address: US Hwy 1 or I-95 North, Palm Beach, FL
Palm Beach gained its signature trees by happenstance, thanks to a 19th-century shipwreck that dispersed coconuts on the beach. Years later when tycoon Henry Morrison Flagler surveyed the area, he was inspired to transform the island into an exclusive resort. Now a haven for the wealthy and a popular cultural...
