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Some of the most challenging off-road bicycling trails in Florida can be found at Alafia River State Park. Located on what was once a phosphate mining site, the unique topography of the reclaimed land offers some of Florida’s most radical elevation changes. Alafia State Park is home to 17 miles of bike trails, ranging from beginner to advanced. Alafia also offers equestrians and hikers the opportunity to explore mixed hardwood forests, pine flatwoods and rolling hills with 20 miles of hiking and horse trails. The abundance of wildlife found along Alafia’s trails will delight any bird-watcher or nature enthusiast. The south prong of the Alafia River and the lakes scattered throughout the park provide ample opportunities for canoeing and fishing. The 6,260 acre park also offers picnic pavilions, a playground, horseshoe pit and volleyball court. For overnight stays, the park has a full-facility campground for both primitive and RV camping, as well as equestrian friendly campsites.

Park Information
14326 South County Road 39
Lithia, Florida 33547

(813) 672-5320

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Visitor Info

The Wolfsonian-FIU is a museum located in the heart of historic Miami Beach, within easy walking distance of the world-famous Art Deco hotels. Its fascinating collection of objects from the modern era (1885-1945) focuses on how art and design shape and reflect the human experience. The museum further engages the visitor by complementing its collection with thought-provoking discussions of the context and connection among its objects. We encourage visitors to explore the material culture of the past to better understand its relevance to the present. Please direct your comments or any media-related questions to pr@thewolf.fiu.edu or 305.535.2622.

Please contact julieth@thewolf.fiu.edu to receive e-mail news about exhibition openings, films, lectures, and much more.

The 1960 Mediterranean-style warehouse was renovated and now is a museum. Some features are paintings, ceramics, posters, books, furniture, and architectural models.

101 Washington Ave
Miami Beach, Florida
305-531-1001
Type of Admission: Free

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The monument consists of bust of Carl Fisher mounted on a large keystone. This is a tribute to the man who helped establish Miami Beach by deeding many parks and public beaches to the city.

The monument commemorates Fisher who helped to establish Miami Beach and deeded may parks and public beaches to the city. For more information please call the Convention and Visitors Bureau at the number to the right.

Alton Rd and Surprise Ave
Miami Beach, Florida
305-539-3000
Type of Admission: Free

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Miami Beach & South Beach

Miami Beach Florida has been setting the bar for cool for decades. From the Rat Pack to Versace, this has been home to the world’s elite celebrities. South Beach, the tip of Miami Beach south of Dade Avenue, is best known today for runway models and exclusive nightclubs. As long-time Miami Beach fan Jackie Gleason used to say, “How sweet it its!”

Nightlife

If you come to Miami South Beach is the place to see and be seen. Along the sparkling Miami shores at the Nikki Beach Club, supermodels slip out of teepee cabanas wearing only the bare necessities. The ultra hip crowd comes to Mynt to chill against a backdrop of sleek space age décor and cool-hued lighting.

You’ll reach nightclub nirvana at the multi-level dance floors of Opium Garden, with its lush Asian themes, and the exclusive Prive lounge. Three poolside theme rooms converge at the Shore Club’s Skybar. DJs rule at Crobar, featuring three state-of-the-art dance floors. Mansion is home to events like the Winter Music Conference and White Party benefits. If you’re into the gay scene, you can rave on till dawn at Score or Twist.

It is famous for beautifully restored Art Deco Hotels, trendy cafes and nightclubs, and of course, the beach.

1782 SW First St.
Miami Beach, Florida
(305) 649-2441
Type of Admission: Free

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The museum features exhibits of historical and contemporary art. Pre-Columbian examples, oriental ceramics, ivory and fabrics are part of the museums collection.

Follow this link for the Polk Museum Of Art Website
800 E Palmetto St
Lakeland, Florida
863-688-7743
Type of Admission: Free

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This site was once part of a thriving sugar plantation owned by David Levy Yulee. Yulee was a member of the Territorial Legislative Council, and served in the U.S. House of Representatives and U.S. Senate after Florida statehood. The park contains the remnants of the once-thriving 5,100-acre sugar plantation: a forty-foot limestone masonry chimney, iron gears, and a cane press. The steam-driven mill operated from 1851 to 1864 and served as a supplier of sugar products for southern troops during the Civil War.

2.5 mi. w. of US 19/98 via CR490 and Fish Bowl Dr
Homosassa Springs, Florida
352-795-3817
Type of Admission: Free

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The St. Lucie Nuclear power plant features interactive displays and exhibits related to energy. Includes an energy treasure hunt, computer games, and a nuclear reactor model.

The FPL Energy Encounter in Fort Pierce, Florida is a popular attraction for families and schools alike that would like an educational insight into the world of energy as produced by Florida
Power and Light. If you are in Florida, near the area where the St. Lucie power plant is located, on South Hutchinson Island, you may be interested in stopping by and seeing what The FPL Energy Encounter has to offer. This facility is on South Ocean Drive on Hwy. A1A and the B Gate. Admission to the facility is free! If your party will have ten or more individuals in attendance, the FPL Energy Encounter does ask that you make reservations by calling 877-FPL-4FUN.

There are many different educational conferences and programs that are offered by this facility. FPL believes that children should be excited when it comes to learning about different types of sciences, energy, and similar types of topics. If you are an educator, or educate your children in a homeschool program, you may be pleased to know that there are different types of curriculum offered by this establishment for unique grade levels. In addition to getting kids excited about the wonderful world that awaits them when it comes to science topics, the coursework is approved by the educational department of the state.

When visiting the FPL Energy Encounter in Fort Pierce, Florida, you will be pleased to see that there are many different types of exhibits set up for your education and entertainment that are interactive in nature. Children and adults alike can actually take control of a replica reactor, learn all about how their homes are powered, and even play games that tests their skills and basic knowledge! One of the most exciting exhibits allows an individual to take part in their very own trivia based game show! If you visit this free Florida attraction, you will also be able to see giant magnets interacting, and even the history of electricity itself!

6501 S. Ocean Dr.
Fort Pierce, Florida
772-468-4111
Type of Admission: Free

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The African American Museum of the Arts is a not for profit arts facility dedicated to providing artistic excellence that reflects primarily the culture of African Americans and Caribbean Americans and providing opportunity in the fields of visual, literary and performing arts while encouraging interaction with community members through on-site and outreach exhibitions, presentations and performances.

More than 150 displays of carving, masks, and a photo gallery of famous African Americans.

325 S. Clara Ave.
Deland, Florida
386-736-4004
Type of Admission: Free

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Located atop one of the many hills in historic Brooksville, Florida, the Christmas House is actually an enchanting village featuring five turn of the century houses filled with an array of gifts for all occasions. We invite you to stroll through our gardens as you visit each of the five beautifully decorated houses.

We feature a wide assortment of collectibles and ornaments.

We invite you to visit and participate in one of our upcoming events throughout the year.


The village has five houses with gardens that consist of azaleas, magnolia and dogwood trees. The main house has gifts from around the country and is decorated in a Christmas theme. The little house, country cottage, and magnolia house also have decorations and gifts.

103 S. Saxon Ave.
Cape Coral, Florida
352-517-2084
Type of Admission: Free

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In 1986, Tampa Electric built a manatee observation platform at Big Bend Station and officially welcomed the first manatee watchers to its warm water discharge viewing area. Since then, the Manatee Viewing Center has hosted more than one million visitors who have come to see these endangered marine mammals.

The center features an Environmental Education Building where you’ll get a chance to learn about the manatee’s biological characteristics and habitat.
The center is open to the public from November 1 through April 30. The center is handicapped accessible, with vending machines, picnic shelter and gift shop.
A self-guided natural trail is also open, ideal for viewing the tidal flatlands.
Mangroves, one of Florida’s native trees, are a common and very important part of Florida’s estuarine ecology and economy.


The museum has an observation platform for viewing Manatees during the winter months. Displays and a video about Manatees are located in the education building. There’s also displays of coastal water birds, Florida landscaping, and power plant generation.

Big Bend and Dickman Rd

Apollo Beach, Florida

813-228-4289

Type of Admission: Free

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