Florida Tourist Attractions

Art Deco Historic District, South Beach, Miami

South Beach is the heart of its Art Deco Historic District, from 18 St. and south along Ocean Dr and Collins Ave - one of the largest area in the U.S. on the National Register of Historic Places. In fact, the District Rejuvenation and rebirth as a major tourist destination arises directly from it is protected as a historical site in 1979.

The National Register designation prevented from developersRazing wholeheartedly essential parts of what in the 1980s, a criminal collection of crumbling eyesores primarily populated by drug-crazy lunatics, Cuba, refugees and elderly residents. It is far from that now, with a vibrant mix of neighbors, including gay men, because only in winter, plus a dash of vintage objectors. Today, hotels and apartments are decidedly colorful pastel-colored facades with architectural details.

Your first stop here was the Art Deco Welcome Center(305-531-3484, 1001 Ocean Dr, 10-7: Mon-Sat 30am to 6pm Sun). This provides you with a good sense of this very popular but often misunderstood area. You will receive an informative permanent exhibit in the gallery, a bevy of walks you can see for themselves (including an excellent self-guided audio tour), and a very well equipped gift shop hawking souvenirs from postcards to old-fashioned deco - style jewelry.

Venetian Pool, Miami

As tons of earth and rock were forMerrick's construction boom, soon formed a very large limestone quarry. Then, a creative thinker, thought, why not turn this eyesore by it to fill with water to an exceptionally beautiful swimming hole? Now the National Register of Historic Places, in 1924 this spring fed pool (305-460-5306; 2701 DeSoto Blvd, adults / children, $ 6.25/3.25 Nov.-March, April-Oct $ 9.50/5.25, depending on the season, but in general, 11 - 5pm), with a capacity of 820,000 gallons, has coral rock caves, waterfalls, aPalm-fringed island, vine-covered loggias and moorings in the Venetian style. It was designed by Uncle Merrick, the ubiquitous mural artist Denman Fink and is large enough to accommodate a large waterfall, a kiddie area and an area for adults from lap swimming. In fact, during its heyday in the 1920s and was the scene of synchronized swimming Esther Williams and Johnny "Tarzan" Weismüller, both in the historic photos to the pool. Whether you want to swim or not, this pool is a sight.

Mallory SquareKey West

Mallory Square is the heart of the beast. While just another waterfront park lined with shops on the day in the early evening of the area turned into a crazy sunset soirée - an over-the-top display of the craft peddler, fire eaters, singers, unicyclists, mimes and all sorts of other characters all competing for the tourist dollar. like the people on the mill, and gather around the wildest performers, the event quickly turns into a mob scene. But love, or hate, it is an integral part of the KeyWestern culture, so be sure to check it out at least once. You can always reassure yourself by actually watching the magnificent sunset.

Author: Kenneth Ng, Lonely Planet

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