Visit Florida - Worth the Drive 2008 - (Page 63) >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> South 63 SPECTACULAR RINGLING ESTATE On the mainland, check out the Biscayne Corridor, a stretch of Biscayne Boulevard from 50th to 79th streets. Expect an eclectic mix of funky, kitschy, artsy and trendy. SARASOTA, FLORIDA Masterpieces by Rubens, Velázquez and more displayed in grand fashion befitting the showman John Ringling himself. The Ringling’s dazzling, palatial mansion, a tribute to the American Dream. An 18th-century treasure in a 21st-century venue. Call for programming. The world’s largest miniature circus and memorabilia from the American Circus. Museum of Art Day 3: Naples/Fort Myers Take Alligator Alley (I-75) to Naples, where you’ll find upscale stores and boutiques at the Third Street South shopping district and on elegant Fifth Avenue South, home to many art galleries. Nosh on tapas at Bella Maria (239-403-7222) and keep on shopping. For something uniquely Naples and nautical, check out the mix of shops at Tin City (239-262-4200, www.tin-city.com). Continuing north on I-75, head toward Estero near Fort Myers. Swing by Miromar Outlets (239-948-3766, www.miromaroutlets.com) for Coach, Escada and more. Also in Estero, check out the sprawling new mega-mall Coconut Point (239-992-9966, www.simon.com/mall). Here you’ll find ultra-hip home furnishings, major clothing retailers, specialty stores, restaurants, cinemas and more, all in a Main Street-style layout. If you want to see all that Coconut Point offers, you’ll have to extend your trip. Cà d’Zan The Historic Asolo Theater Circus Museum 5401 BAY SHORE ROAD, SARASOTA 941.359.5700 WWW.RINGLING.ORG 10 A.M. - 5:30 P.M., SEVEN DAYS A WEEK Advance Tickets Recommended (941) 358-3180 Closed New Year’s Day, Thanksgiving & Christmas T Ifor the littleEthings. M IF YOU GO > Greater Fort Lauderdale Convention & Visitors Bureau, 954-765-4466, www.sunny.org > Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau, 305-539-3000, www.miamiandbeaches.com > Greater Naples Marco Island Everglades Convention & Visitors Bureau, 800-688-3600, www.paradisecoast.com > Lee County Visitor & Convention Bureau, 800237-6444, www.FortMyers-Sanibel.com > Orlando/Orange County Convention & Visitors Bureau, 407-363-5872, www.orlandoinfo.com > Palm Beach County Convention & Visitors Bureau, 561-233-3000, www.palmbeachfl.com www.wtd.FloridasGulfIslands.com 800-668-0136 http://www.tin-city.com http://WWW.RINGLING.ORG http://www.miromaroutlets.com http://WWW.RINGLING.ORG http://www.simon.com/mall http://www.sunny.org http://www.wtd.FloridasGulfIslands.com http://www.miamiandbeaches.com http://www.paradisecoast.com http://www.FortMyers-Sanibel.com http://www.orlandoinfo.com http://www.wtd.FloridasGulfIslands.com http://www.palmbeachfl.com
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