About 10Best's Miami Attractions & Activities Selections:
 In the face of Miami’s ocean vistas and lush landscapes, man-made attractions are hard-pressed to show deference to nature. Even so, the artistry exhibited at these created sites gives beaches and sun-worshiping a run for their money. Foremost among them is James Deering’s 1916 winter estate, Vizcaya, which was painstakingly designed to mimic authentic Italian villas. Another icon from the era, Denman Fink’s Venetian Pool, is a fantasy of grottos, waterfalls and Mediterranean architecture constructed around an abandoned rock quarry. Charting more recent history are the Holocaust Memorial, whose enormous bronze hand hints simultaneously at hope and despair, and the Wolfsonian, which tracks the contemporary relationship between design and civilization in terms of culture, commerce and politics. Another tension – that of nature versus human intervention – gets a measure of reconciliation at the Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden, where a rainforest and arboretum highlight gorgeous, warm-weather specimens. In addition, entertaining (but briefly disconcerting) Parrot Jungle Island delights visitors with its residents’ exotic plumage before surprising them with the birds’ carefully choreographed performances and raucous calls.
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You want only quality attractions and activities to occupy your leisure hours. To that end, we've researched a diverse list of options, ruled out the wastes of time, and delivered only the 10Best. We provide detailed information about historical sites, theme parks, sporting events, and city sights that you won't want to miss. Peruse our lists, see what grabs your fancy, and then head out for some personal time!
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