The Cape Florida Lighthouse is the oldest standing structure in Miami-Dade County. The Cape Florida Lighthouse is located at the south end of Key Biscayne in Miami-Dade County, Florida. The lighthouse was built in 1825 and guided mariners off Florida’s Coral Reef which starts near Key Biscayne and extends southward to the tip of the…
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The Naples Botanical Garden was founded in 1993 but the first phase of construction didn’t begin until 2008 and the current phase of the garden was not completed until 2014. The garden is located only 3 miles from downtown Naples, Florida and consists of 170 acres of open space, two lakes and several themed gardens…
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The French Quarter is the historic center of New Orleans. It is famous for lively nightlife, colorful building, jazz clubs, great restaurants and rowdy bars. The distinctive architecture is the first thing that is obvious when walking into the French Quarter. Many of the buildings are brightly colored and the balconies have ornate ironwork with…
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Everglades National Park was established in 1947 and is the largest subtropical wetland in the United States. It is located 30 miles west of Miami, Florida and covers an area of 1.5 million acres. Most of the park is protected for wildlife preservation and is accessible to the public but an area near Miami is…
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Miami’s South Beach is famous for attracting the rich and famous, young beach goers and crazy nightlife but it is also just a really fun place that has a lot to offer for almost everyone. The clear blue water and white sand beaches are a must-see for any visitor going to Miami and spending time…
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Other cities have Trolley Cars but in New Orleans they are called Streetcars. The New Orleans street cars in are the oldest continuously operating streetcar in the world which has been in operation since 1835. The first streetcar line was the St. Charles Line and ran on steam and was converted to its current system…
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In my opinion the beaches in Florida rank as some of the most beautiful beaches in the world. I have been to many of the beaches in Florida including some of the most famous. I wanted to make my first post on Florida beaches with a beach that may not be one of the top…
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