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Things To Do in the Miami Metropolitan Area
Below is a list of some suggested things to do in the Miami Metropolitan Area from a
Florida key vacation rental.
Florida key vacation rental and Action Charters
Deep sea fishing charters are on tap from Miami and Miami Beach aboard Action Charters'
46-foot Bertram Sportfisher. Owner Linda Krupka and an experienced crew welcomes first-timers as well
as seasoned anglers of all ages for half-, three-quarter-, and full-day charters.
Miamarina at Bayside, 401 Biscayne Boulevard, Miami. (888) 592-2202 or (305) 361-2131
Florida key vacation rental and Ancient Spanish Monastery
Built in Segovia, Spain in 1141, the Monastery Cloister is the Western Hemisphere's oldest building.
William Randolph Hearst, the newspaper magnate, shipped the pieces to America. In 1952, Miami developers
reassembled the monastery at its present site.
16711 West Dixie Highway, North Miami Beach. (305) 945-1461
Florida key vacation rental and Art Deco Welcome Center
As the largest 20th century National Register Historic District, the Art Deco area encompasses more than
800 historic buildings erected during the 1920s and 1930s. Flat roofs, smooth stucco walls and a distinctly
modern look make most Art Deco buildings easy to spot despite variety in style and architecture. Historians
tend to divide Art Deco into two self-explanatory periods: Decorated (1926-1936) and Streamline (the 1930s).
The term Art Deco, for the record, was coined in 1968 by historian Bevis Hillier, describing early 20th
century modern design. French in origin, the title comes from the celebrated 1925 Paris Exposition des
Arts Decoratifs et Industriels Modernes. Industrial and modern define much of what Art Deco is all about.
To help find your way around this pastel-splashed international drawing card, stop by the Miami Design
Preservation League's Ocean Drive Welcome Center. Walking tours depart Saturdays at 10:30 a.m. and
Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. from the MDPL Center. Self-guided audio tours are available with a $10 cassette
rental. Bike, rollerblade and private group tours are also bookable. Trendy Ocean Drive, South Beach's
best known street makes an ideal starting point for any tour. The 10-block stretch of pastel-colored hotels
spills over with cafes, shops, restaurants and clubs.
Miami Design Preservation League, 1001 Ocean Drive, Miami Beach. (305) 672-2014
Florida key vacation rental and The Art Museum at FIU
Home to the Martin Z. Margulies Sculpture Park with more than 75 outdoor sculptures by celebrated artists
including Richard Serra and Louise Nevelson, the museum offers gallery exhibitions, lectures, educational
and family events free to the public. Free guided tours of sculpture gardens are offered to parties of 10
or more with two weeks advance notice.
University Park, Florida International University, 11200 Southwest 8th Street, Miami. (305) 348-2890
Florida key vacation rental and Bakehouse Art Complex
Dedicated to artistic search and expression, more than 50 artists create and display their work. Children's
programs are conducted year around. Visitors are welcome to browse free of charge.
561 Northwest 32nd Street, Miami. (305) 576-2828
Florida key vacation rental and Barnacle State Historic Park
Built in 1891 by Coconut Grove pioneer Ralph Munroe, the home and grounds exemplify the early spirit of the
Grove. Admission for children under age 6 is free.
3485 Main Highway, Coconut Grove. (305) 448-9445
Florida key vacation rental and Bass Museum of Art
Reopening after renovation on Nov. 1, 2003, the Bass offers an overview of Old Master paintings, sculptures
and textiles. Collections include European art and decorative arts as well as American, Asian and
contemporary art. Traveling exhibitions from around the globe are offered. The newly expanded museum,
designed by architect Arata Isozaki, has a media center, café and terrace, and museum shop.
2121 Park Avenue, Miami Beach. (305) 673-7530
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