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Things to see and do in Miami-Dade County, brought to you by people who live in South Florida! |
Attractions |
| Charles Deering Estate |
| Coral Castle |
| Fruit and Spice Park |
| Historic Coral Gables Venetian Pool |
| Miami Children's Museum |
| Vizcaya Museum and Gardens |
| Zoo Miami (formerly MetroZoo) |
Boating & Fishing |
| E.G. Sewell Memorial Park |
| Legion Memorial Park |
| Maurice Gibb Memorial Park (Island View Park) |
E.G. Sewell Memorial Park
We'd seen Sewell Park once while boating on the Miami River, and later found an online reference to caves near here, and the caves are why we visited. The park sort of has an upper section, with a playground and trees and benches, and a lower waterfront area, with more trees and grassy areas perfect for picnicking or just lounging. There's also a kayak/canoe launch at the park, and there was a manatee swimming there, just a couple days before manatee season hits on November 1st - I bet this area is swarming with them during winter!
We searched Sewell Park for the caves, but couldn't find any evidence of them, and assumed they were within the huge, strangely fenced-off area of the park. On a whim, we crossed the road to the other side of the bridge aside the park, and Viola! - there along the water was the gated entrance to the cave, with a sign warning trespassers to not enter the Miccosukee property. Well, at least it was really there!
Sewell Park was named Best Waterfront Park in 1999 by the Miami New Times, who wrote a short but most descriptive article. Yeah, it was over 10 years ago, but it still summarizes this park perfectly - check it out here. (E.G. Sewell Memorial Park continued)
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Vizcaya Museum and Gardens (Miami)
Take a trip back in time when you visit Vizcaya Museum and Gardens. Built in 1916, this magnificent coquina castle features early 20th century furnishings and ... |
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Historic Coral Gables Venetian Pool (Miami)
If you're in Miami-Dade County, the Venetian Pool is a can't-miss site. Whether you're going for swimming or simply to gaze at the awesome spectacle, you'll be... |
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Zoo Miami (formerly MetroZoo) (Miami)
October 2010 Update: I can't believe it had been nearly seven years since I'd been to MetroZoo (now called Zoo Miami)! So much has changed, and it all s... |
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Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden (Miami)
To walk into Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden is to step into Paradise. You'd never imagine this could be found so close to a large city! Open to the public ... |
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Coral Castle (Homestead)
Legend has it that unrequited love drove Edward Leedskalnin to create this masterpiece of coral for his beloved Sweet Sixteen. Stone chairs and tables, buildin... |
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Legion Memorial Park (Miami)
My main reason for visiting Legion Park in Miami was to use the boat ramp. It has been reported to be slippery, but my companion rated it as the LEAST slippery... |
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Coral Gables Waterway (Miami)
Real estate developer George Merrick planned and built Coral Gables, one of the first planned communities in the United States. The Coral Gables Waterway led f... |
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Charles Deering Estate (Miami)
Amid 440 acres on the Atlantic Coastal Ridge lies the Charles Deering Estate. Located on the property are two historic buildings, the main house (built by the R... |
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Crandon Park Beach (Miami)
Sitting on the edge of the huge Crandon Park is Crandon Park Beach. The beach stretches for two miles, and is frequently named one of the best beaches in the c... |
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Fruit and Spice Park (Homestead)
The Fruit and Spice Park in Homestead (near Miami) is one-of-a-kind in the US! This 35-acre park features more than 500 rare and exotic nuts, spices, herbs, an... |
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