Although
favored by climate and geography, Miami remained a remote tropical
village of frame houses until Henry Flagler brought his East Coast
Railway here in 1896 and turned his hand to community development. In
fact the renowned Miami Beach was created out of a mangrove swamp!
Sprawling across 2,054
square miles of land, Miami is a huge and cosmopolitan city. Attracted
by year-round warmth and sunshine, thousands of visitors pour into the
area with the hopes of getting a little sun and relaxation. Miami's
glittery reputation, along with its unique architecture will take you
your breath away.
Greater Miami's list of
attractions is long and varied, the city really does have something
for everyone! Some of the more popular attractions are Viscaya Museum
and Gardens, Little Havana, Museum of Science and Space Transit
Planetarium, and the Miami Metro Zoo. Biscayne Boulevard is a prime
spot for shopping, it features the Bayside Marketplace- a shopping
experience the Tropical style. Shopping is also excellent at the
Cocowalk shopping and entertainment complex.
A trip into Everglades
National Park is a unique sightseeing experience. Various boardwalks
lead out over the watery areas, signs and displays identify and
describe the flora and fauna that you may encounter. At Flamingo there
are sightseeing boat trips, and naturalists conduct nature walks along
the shore.
World-famous South
Beach, located on the southernmost part of Miami Beach, attracts
colorful mix of visitors to its Art Deco surroundings. Celebrities,
artists, and International supermodels have all been found to frequent
the trendy boutiques, restaurants and art galleries which make-up
South Beach.
Miami offers a grand
array of activities geared towards enjoyment! Visitors can take on
such activities as deep-sea fishing to snorkeling, from playing golf
to scuba diving. Of course, the beaches always allow for sun
relaxation!