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During your Miami vacation, don't miss these great establishments and attractions:
Eco-Adventure Tours
For the eco-conscious traveler, the Miami-Dade Parks and Recreation Department offers guided nature, adventure, and historic tours involving biking, canoeing, snorkeling, hiking, and bird-watching all over the city. Contact them for more information.
Monkey Jungle
Personally, I think this place is disgusting. It reeks, the monkeys are either sleeping or in heat, and it's really far from the city, even farther than the zoo. But if primates are your thing and you'd rather pass on the zoo, you'll be in paradise. You'll see rare Brazilian golden lion tamarins and Asian macaques. There are no cages to restrain the antics of the monkeys as they swing, chatter, and play their way into your heart. Screened-in trails wind through acres of "jungle," and daily shows feature the talents of the park's most progressive pupils. People who go here are not monkeying around -- many of the park's frequent visitors are scientists and anthropologists. In fact, an interesting archaeological exhibition excavated from a Monkey Jungle sinkhole displays 10,000 year old artifacts including human teeth and animal bones. A somewhat amusing attraction here, if you can call it that, is the Wild Monkey Swimming Pool, a show in which you get to watch Sea Monkeys diving for food. If you can stand the humidity, the smell, and the bugs (flies, mosquitoes, and so on), expect to spend about 2 hours here. The park's website sometimes offers downloadable discount coupons, so if you have Internet access, take a look before you visit.
ArtCenter/South Florida
Not exactly a museum in the classic sense of the word, ArtCenter/South Florida is a multichambered space where local artists display their works in all mediums -- from photography and sculpture to video and just about anything else that might exemplify their artistic nature. Admission is free and it's quite fun to mosey through the space viewing the various artists at work in their studios. Of course, all the art is for sale, but there's no pressure to buy. If you call ahead, you can schedule a guided tour of all the studios, which will give you extra insight into the exhibits. Otherwise, just wander and enjoy.
Marriott Doral Golf Resort and Spa
Situated on six hundred fifty tropical acres, Marriott's Doral Golf Resort and Spa is an oasis of serenity and beauty with easy access to Miami: one of America's most dynamic cities. Referred to as the Kingdom of Golf, Doral boasts five championship eighteen hole golf courses providing the ultimate challenge for golfers of all skill levels. Highlighting these five courses is the acclaimed Blue Monster Golf Course which annually hosts the PGA Tour's Ford Championship at Doral: one of ...
Holiday Inn MIAMI-DORAL AREA
To see a virtual tour of this hotel: click here The Holiday Inn Miami-Doral Area is conveniently located just 5 miles West from Miami International Airport right in the center of Doral, Miami's fastest growing corporate, government and residential community. As the only moderately priced full service hotel in the area, we take pride in providing facilities and amenities to satisfy the growing number of visitors requiring services that they will not find anywhere else in the area. Our close ...
Hampton Inn Miami-Dadeland
In the prestigious shopping district old Dadeland, it is only a short walk to the Metro Rail Station for a quick ride to the University of Miami, Downtown, and the American Airlines Arena. Miami International ARPT 10 MI, N Tamiami Executive ARPT 4 MI, W. Opa Locka ARPT 12 MI, NE. Ft Lauderdale-Hollywood Intl ARPT 25 MI, ...
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