Although favored by climate and geography, Miami remained a remote tropical village of frame houses until Henry Flagler installed his East Coast Railway there in 1896 and turned his hand to community development. In fact, the fabulous city of Miami Beach was created out of a mangrove swamp!
Sprawling across 2,054 square miles of land, Miami is a huge and cosmopolitan city. Attracted by year-round warmth and sunshine, thousands of visitors pour into the area with the hope of capturing a little sun and relaxation.
Greater Miami's list of attractions is long and varied, the city really does have something for everyone! Some of the more popular attractions are Viscaya Museum and Gardens, Little Havana, Museum of Science and Space Transit Planetarium, and the Miami Metro Zoo. Biscayne Boulevard is a prime spot for shopping. It features the Bayside Marketplace- a shopping experience in the Tropical style. Shopping is also excellent at the Cocowalk shopping and entertainment complex.
A trip into Everglades National Park is a unique sightseeing experience. Multiple boardwalks lead out over the watery area and signs and displays identify and describe the flora and fauna that you may encounter. At Flamingo there are sightseeing boat trips, and naturalists who conduct nature walks along the shore.
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Penguin Hotel - Discount Rates - 3 AAA
This Hotel is located in Art Deco District, next to the Beach on Ocean Drive, shops and nightlife are within walking distance.
President Hotel - Discount Hotel Rates - 3 AAA
Hotel is located 15 miles from Miami Int'l Airport MIA and just near the Convention Center.
Four Points Sheraton Miami Beach - Discount Rates - 3 AAA
The Four Points by Sheraton Miami Beach, an oceanfront resort located in the heart of Miami Beach.
Wyndham Miami Beach Resort - Discount Rates - 3 AAA
Beachside haven surrounded on all sides by the Atlantic Ocean and Intracoastal Waterway close to the renowned Miami South Beach District.
Richmond Hotel - Discount Hotel Rates - 4 AAA
Hotel is located in the heart of Art Deco District, 2 Blocks from Convention Center and Ocean Front.
Beach Plaza Hotel South Beach - Discount Rates - 4 AAA
The South Beach Plaza Hotel is located in the heart of South Beach, in the Art Deco District and one block from the Ocean.
The Ritz-Carlton Coconut Grove - Discount Rates - 5 AAA
Ritz-Carlton Hotel is situated five miles southwest of downtown Miami in the exclusive enclave of Coconut Grove.
Although favored by climate and geography, Miami remained a remote tropical village of frame houses until Henry Flagler installed his East Coast Railway there in 1896 and turned his hand to community development. In fact, the fabulous city of Miami Beach was created out of a mangrove swamp!
