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Miami Vacation Highlights
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The Vizcaya Museum and Gardens is a magnificent villa built in 1916 as the winter retreat for the industrialist James Deering. This ornate mansion took 1,000 artisans 5 years to build. The property is overflowing with antiques, relics and works of art starting from the 16th century. Most of the original furnishings and paintings are still intact. The magnificent gardens are a highlight. Miami's most beautiful swimming pool is the Venetian Pool, dating from 1924 and listed in the National Register of Historic Places. Underground artesian waters feed the lagoon pool which is shaded by three-story Spanish porticos with fountains and waterfalls. During summer, the pool is drained and refilled nightly from an underground aquifer. The Miami Metrozoo is a 290-acre complex with mono-rail located about 45 minutes away from central Miami. The enclosures are not caged and the animals are managed by carefully designed moats. This is a popular attraction for younger children as there is a petting zoo and play area.
Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park, located at the southern tip of Key Biscayne, has some of the most secluded beaches in Miami. The reserve has been consistently rated in the top 10 beaches in the U.S. for its 1.25 miles of wide, sandy beaches. The historic 1825 lighthouse is the oldest in South Florida. Rare and exotic plants are the attraction at Fairchild Tropical Garden. At 83 acres, it is the largest rainforest environment of its kind anywhere in the continental USA. The 11 lakes and numerous meadows are home to palmettos, vine pergola, palm glades, and other unique species. Over 100 species of birds have been recorded at the garden.
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