Ten miles of sandy shores in Miami, Florida allures the visitors to have fun in the sun. But the Miami area also features some finest off-the-beach attractions such as a world-class zoo, great golf courses, children’s museum and the natural wonders of Biscayne and Everglades national parks.
The famous Bayfront Park, redesigned in the 1980s, is on the east side of Biscayne Boulevard. One of the most attractive features here is the electronically controlled Pepper Fountain. Other attractions include a tower for laser illuminations, an amphitheatre used for musical performances and three important monuments: the Torch of Friendship, the World War II Memorial and the Challenger Memorial.
Bayside Marketplace is another popular activity spot in Miami. It is a large mall with more than 150 specialty shops, numerous cafes and restaurants and daily live entertainment programs. Travelers can hire tour boats from here to visit locations around Biscayne Bay. There is a water taxi service from here to the downtown hotels and Miami Beach as well.
The district on the west side of downtown Miami through which the 8th Street runs is known as ‘Calle Ocho’. The place is called the Little Havana because of the many Latinos, particularly Cuban exiles who live here. It is known for cheerful cafes and restaurants with a friendly and relaxed atmosphere.
The term “Vizcaya” is a Basque word meaning “an elevated place. Vizcaya Museum and Gardens was built in 1916. It is filled with European furniture and decorative arts from the 15th to 19th century. The gardens contain a number of Italian and French fountains, pools and sculptures. A breakwater at the base of the steps leading into Biscayne Bay is carved into the form of female figures.
The Miami Metro Zoo is rated among the top 10 zoos in USA. This cage less zoo is five times larger than an average USA zoo. It is over 300 acres of land and showcases more than 1,300 animals and over 400 species. You can find Asian River Otters, giraffes, Komodo Dragons, Bengal Tigers, zebras, koalas, kangaroos and lions.
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