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Funky Florida
There is nothing else like the Miami River Circle in the continental United States. It is America's Stonehenge, the only known ancient structure we have cut into bedrock.
Tags: Miami, Sarasota, Homestead, Fort_Myers, St_Augustine, historical_sites,
Schnebly Redlands Winery
Wines are not made from grapes but instead from tropical fruits such as passionfruit and mango.
Tags: Homestead, dining,
Florida Wineries
What, you didn't know that Florida had wineries? The Sunshine States is home to several noteworthy wineries. Make plans to stop at one for a tasting during your next trip.
Tags: BeenThere, dining, DeFuniak_Springs, St_Petersburg, Clearwater, Mount_Dora, Bradenton, St_Augustine, Homestead, Panama_City_Beach, Tarpon_Springs, Monticello,
Been There, Haven't Done That!
You've seen the theme parks, the big cities and the major attractions. Now it's time to go off the beaten path. On your next Florida excursion, plan for some extra travel time to visit these offbeat, quirky roadside attractions.
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Generation M (for Museum Going)
Imagine leaving your home forever to travel halfway around the world and battle the enemy in a strange land of alligators and dark-skinned giants.
Tags: Boca_Raton, Boynton_Beach, Fort_Lauderdale, Fort_Myers, Homestead, Jacksonville, Lakeland, Marathon, Miami, Naples, Palm_Beach, Pensacola, Ponce_Inlet, Sanibel_Island, Sarasota, Stuart, Tallahassee, Tampa, West_Palm_Beach, Panama_City, museums, family, St_Augustine, aquariums,
Florida's Retro Theme Parks
Many of the rides are highly embellished versions of rides you might see at the state fair - scrambler, Ferris wheel, Tilt-O-Whirl, bumper cars.
Tags: Homestead, Islamorada, Key_West, Orlando, Pensacola, Tampa, St_Augustine, museums, nature, theme_parks, water_parks, gardens, St_Petersburg, wildlife, zoos, aquariums, sealife,
Florida Keys Scenic Highway
Key West was home to many literary greats including Tennessee Williams, Truman Capote, Robert Frost and Thornton Wilder.
Tags: Homestead, Key_Largo, Key_West, parks, museums, Florida_Keys, Scenic_Highway, driving_tours,
City Profile: Homestead
Ten miles to the west of Homestead lie the endless wetlands and sawgrass prairies of Everglades National Park, the only ecosystem of its kind in the world, deemed an International Biosphere Reserve and World Heritage Site.
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Homestead and the Everglades
You needn't drive far to feel way out of the city. A short jaunt south on Interstate 95 delivers you to Homestead, Miami's tropical breadbasket and gateway to Everglades National Park.
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Homestead and the Redland
Homestead feels like a town best approached in slow mode. Like a century plant, its flowering has been long coming.
Tags: Homestead, Miami, biking,
Miami Area Beaches
Movie stars and models on fashion shoots are just the start of the beautiful sights to be seen on South Beach.
Tags: Homestead, Miami, Miami_Beach, South_Beach, beaches, disabilities_travel, Key_Biscayne,
Miami Area
Ocean Drive, SoBe's much-photographed street, faces a wide, bustling beach and is lined with its historic Art Deco gems.
Tags: Coconut_Grove, Coral_Gables, Homestead, Miami, Miami_Beach, South_Beach, Key_Biscayne,
Richard Petty Driving Experience
After one cautious lap, trying to stay five car lengths behind, they even brought me back into the pits. "We just wanted to make sure you were all right," they said. "Are you using your brakes?"
Tags: Daytona_Beach, Homestead, Orlando, racing,
15 Ways to Lure Your Lover
Mimosas, smoked salmon, caviar, Belgian waffles and fresh strawberries. Eggs Benedict, tender prime rib, rich pastas and artful salads, decadent tarts, soufflés and chocolate rum cakes. Shall I go on?
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