Official VISIT FLORIDA Travel Guide 2008 - (Page 67) 5 3 History and heritage: Vizcaya Museum and Gardens, a National Historic Landmark, is an extraordinary estate with grand European influences.In Coconut Grove, the Barnacle State Historic Site offers a glimpse of pioneer life in Miami as it was at the turn of the century. Tours are available. Ways to find paradise in Miami Art Deco and South Beach: Experience the beauty and exciting nightlife of South Beach. Take a walking tour around the colourful Art Deco District. Relax, shop or have lunch at an outdoor café on Lincoln Road or Espanola Way. 1 Natural fun: Visit one of many nature attractions, including Miami Metrozoo, Jungle Island, Monkey Jungle and Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden. Explore Everglades National Park, one of the world’s most beautiful and unique ecosystems. 2 Southeast & The Florida Keys World-class museums: Visit Miami’s fabulous museums, including the Bass Museum of Art, Frost Art Museum at Florida International University, the Historical Museum of South Florida, Jewish Museum of Florida, Lowe Art Museum at the University of Miami, Miami Art Museum, Miami Art Central, the Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA),Wolfsonian-FIU and the Miami Museum of Science and Planetarium. 4 Arts and culture: The Carnival Center for the Performing Arts is home to the Florida Grand Opera and Miami City Ballet. Modern dance and theatrical performances take place at Colony Theatre and Lincoln Theatre, and at Byron-Carlyle Theatre. 5 For information on planning your holiday to Miami, visit www.MiamiandBeaches.com. 67 http://www.MiamiandBeaches.com
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