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Things to see and do in Miami-Dade County, brought to you by people who live in South Florida! |
Parks |
| Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden |
| Legion Memorial Park |
Attractions |
| Charles Deering Estate |
| Coral Castle |
| Fruit and Spice Park |
| Historic Coral Gables Venetian Pool |
| Miami Children's Museum |
| Miami Metrozoo |
| Vizcaya Museum and Gardens |
Boating & Fishing |
| Legion Memorial Park |
Historic Coral Gables Venetian Pool
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 glad you stopped by!
The 820,000-gallon Venetian Pool was originally a rock quarry. The quarry was transformed into a pool in 1923, and the results are remarkable. The pool is fed by Artesian wells and therefore full of cool fresh water (not chlorinated), and the surface of the pool is smooth stone (rather than plaster or any of the more modern pool surface materials). Flora abounds around the pool, adding to the lush feel of the waterfalls, island, and coral caves. Observation towers give the guest a grand view of the pool, including the sunbathing area. A walking path encircles the entire area for a complete experience.
The "Cafe" is really a glorified concession stand, offering hot dogs and nachos and other standard pool and park fare. Not fabulous, but certainly adequate when hunger hits.
Swimming lessons for children and adults are offered, and so are lifeguard training and SCUBA certification courses. Volunteers are also trained on site.
Hours vary by season, so check the web site or call for details. Fees range from $3.50 for resident children to $6.75 for non-resident adults from November through March, and from $3.50 for resident children to $10.00 for non-resident adults from April through October - again, call for details. Please note that children under the age of three are not admitted to the facility at all, and a birth certificate is required for verification. Also, payment is accepted in the forms of only cash or check, no credit or debit cards.
The pool underwent a major restoration in 1989, and is on the Nation Register of Historic Places. (Historic Coral Gables Venetian Pool continued)
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Historic Coral Gables Venetian Pool (Miami)
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Vizcaya Museum and Gardens (Miami)
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Miami Metrozoo (Miami)
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Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden (Miami)
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Coral Castle (Homestead)
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Legion Memorial Park (Miami)
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Charles Deering Estate (Miami)
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Fruit and Spice Park (Homestead)
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Miami Children's Museum (Miami)
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Indian Creek (Miami)
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