By Carl Pruit
Miami beach, Florida is a very active and popular place to be with many different venues to attract visitors. But there are also quite a few attractions around Miami Beach for you to enjoy as well. The area is filled with recreational activities, national parks and more. If you are planning to visit Miami Beach, check out the adventures waiting for you to discover them around the city.
Everglades National Park
Visit a one of a kind attraction in South Florida at the Everglades National Park. Filled with interesting animals and plant life, the Everglades are a great place for bird watching and exploring nature. Tour the on-site museum which offers a large collection of historical and cultural changes within the park and features over 62,000 displays of wildlife that you will find in the everglades. It is also home to over 15 endangered species like the West Indian Manatees and Sea Turtles. The Everglades National Park is open 24 hours a day, 365 days out of the year. There are many sights to see and tours available for you in the park with rangers on hand to provide information and assistance while you visit.
Everglades National Park
40001 State Road 9336
Homestead, FL 33034-6733
(305) 242-7700
http://www.nps.gov/ever/index.htm
Miami Seaquarium
Check out the Miami Seaquarium in Key Biscayne, just minutes from downtown Miami. This tropical adventure covers 38 acres and features a variety of sea animals from whales and sea lions to dolphins, manatees and more. The Seaquarium provides special shows and attractions to highlight the animals and give you some great entertainment while you are visiting. Opened since 1955, the park has been showcasing the South Florida sea life and educating tourists on the nature of these animals in their environment. The Seaquarium is open 7 days a week for your convenience and is a great place to take the family for a day of fun and adventure.
Miami Seaquarium
4400 Rickenbacker Causeway
Miami, Fl 33149
(305) 361-5705
http://www.miamiseaquarium.com/
Coral Castle Museum
Travel 35 miles south of Miami Beach to Key Biscayne and one of the most amazing sites in South Florida at the Coral Castle Museum. The construction of this castle is still a mystery, but in 1940 the owner, Ed Leedskalnin began offering tours of his creation for 10 cents a piece. As the subject of many investigative shows, the Coral Castle is a mystery in architecture, having stumped professionals and amateurs in its construction. One of the many unusual features of the castle is a gate that weighs 9 tons and seems to defy gravity. The Coral Castle Museum is open daily for tours and also provides special programs like Psychic Saturday for your entertainment.
Coral Castle Museum
28655 South Dixie Highway
Miami, FL 33033
(305) 248-6345
http://coralcastle.com/
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About the Author:
Carl Pruit has been a freelance writer since 2005, specializing in service journalism and travel. His work has appeared on various websites. Born and raised in California, Pruit attended Contra Costa Community College in San Pablo, Calif. and received an associate degree in the administration of justice.
