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AMERICAN POLICE MUSEUM AND HALL OF FAME 10,000+
police artifacts including the world's most unusual police vehicles. Sit in the
"electric chair" and "gas chamber". Solve a crime and become a
certified "detective"! Uniforms, firearms, badges. All ages. 10 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
seven days. 3801 Biscayne Blvd., Miami, FL 33137 (305)573-0070
BABCOCK WILDERNESS ADVENTURES Experience Florida -
naturally!! Enjoy a 90-minute swamp buggy nature tour guided by experienced naturalists.
See the real Florida. Explore unspoiled woodlands and swamps on the 90,000-acre Crescent B
Ranch. We guarantee you will see wild alligators, bison and panthers. Reservations are
essential. (813)489-3911
BILLIE SWAMP SAFARI Features Seminole Indian swamp
buggy tours & shows in the Everglades. See gardens of palmettos, cypress and sawgrass.
Spot alligators, birds and animals. Overnight camping village & gift shop available.
Open daily 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Take I-75 1 hour west of Fort Lauderdale. Group sales
(305)257-2134; Safari park (800)949-6101
BUTTERFLY WORLD Stroll among thousands of exotic
butterflies soaring in a tropical rainforest. Waterfalls, ponds, birds, orchids, and roses
complete this natural habitat. Breeding laboratory, botanical gardens, museum/insectarium,
gift and plant shop. Open Mon. - Sat. 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., Sun. 1 p.m. - 5 p.m. 3600 W. Sample
Road, Coconut Creek, FL 33073 (305)977-4400
CAPTIVA CRUISES Enjoy remarkable island nature and
explore nearby out-islands and waterways. While cruising, see exotic wildlife and playful
dolphins. Vessels are spacious and comfortable with enclosed, climate-controlled lower
cabins, upper sun decks and full service cocktail bars. Dinner cruises available on
certain evenings. For reservations and information, call (813)472-5300.
CARIBBEAN GARDENS, Home of Jungle Larry’s
Zoological Park Explore 52 acres of tropical plants, trees and endangered animals. Boat
trips to primate inhabited islands. Animal performances, alligator feeding and wildlife
lectures daily. 9:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. except Thanksgiving, Christmas and Easter. 1590
Goodlette Road, Naples, FL 33940 (813)262-5409
CONCH TOUR TRAIN Key
West's most famous and popular attraction. The 90-minute fully narrated tour views the
island’s unique architecture, flora, history and local attractions. Trains leave at
regular intervals daily from depots located at Mallory Square on Front Street and 3840
North Roosevelt Blvd. (305)294-5161
CORAL CASTLE The amazing true story of Coral Castle
and its enigmatic creator, Ed Leedskalnin, comes to life in our new 30 minute audio tour
in English, Deutsch, Espanol, Francais. Was he superhuman or supernatural? You be the
judge. A National Historical Site. Open 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. daily. 28655 So. Dixie Highway,
Homestead, FL 33030 (305)248-6344
EDISON WINTER HOME Visit the estate
of America's greatest inventor. Home, laboratory, botanical gardens just as he left them.
One of the largest collections of Edison memorabilia on public display in America. Daily 9
a.m. - 4 p.m., Sun. 12:30 p.m. - 4 p.m. Except Thanksgiving Day and December 25. 2350
McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers, FL 33901 (813)334-3614
EVERGLADES ALLIGATOR FARM Venture
into unspoiled Florida at its wildest from south Florida’s oldest alligator farm.
Explore the Everglades by thrilling airboat tour. Enjoy live shows hourly featuring
alligators and snakes. Turnpike extension south to Florida City exit. Open daily 9 a.m. -
6 p.m. 40351 S.W. 192nd Ave., Homestead, FL 33090 (305)247-2628
EVERGLADES WONDER GARDENS A glimpse of Florida past,
Everglades wildlife including bears, playful otters, panther, deer, birds of prey, wading
birds, alligators, snakes and the endangered Everglades crocodile. Continuous 9 a.m. - 5
p.m. Old U.S. 41, Bonita Springs, FL 33923 (813)992-2591
FAIRCHILD TROPICAL GARDEN An 83-acre tropical
paradise. Experience the rain forest, rare plant house, sunken garden, vine pergola and
magnificent vistas. Wander secluded paths or enjoy a tram tour. Weekends often highlighted
by special events. Tropical books and unique gifts. 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. 10901 Old Cutler
Road, Miami, FL 33156 (305)667-1651
FLAMINGO GARDENS AND ARBORETUM It's a Natural! 1-1/2
mile guided tram tour. See citrus groves, tropical plants, Florida alligators, river
otters and flamingos. Visit the Everglades "free-flight" aviary, birds of prey
exhibit, gift and garden shops and fresh fruit patio. Open 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. daily.
3750 Flamingo Road, Davie/Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33330 (305)473-0010
FURY CATAMARANS Sail aboard Fury's luxury 60' and
65' catamarans. Snorkel trips depart twice daily to North America's only living coral
reef. All gear and instructions included. Spectacular sunset cruises nightly. Sails
include unlimited beer, wine and soft drinks. Located at Truman Annex Dock, Key West, FL
33041 (305)294-8899
HENRY FORD WINTER HOME The world’s first
billionaire lived next door to Thomas Edison. Furnished to the historical periods. Garden
tour completes your visit. Mon. - Sat. 9:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.; Sun. 12:30 - 4 p.m. Last tour
to both historical homes at 3 p.m. Daily except Thanksgiving and December 25. 2350
McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers, FL 33901 (813)334-7419
HENRY MORRISON FLAGLER MUSEUM Historic 1901 mansion
of Henry M. Flagler, pioneer developer of east coast of Florida. Priceless collections of
paintings, porcelains, furniture, clothing. Guided tours describe opulence of bygone era.
10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Tue. thru Sat; Noon - 5 p.m. Sunday. Coconut Row, Palm Beach, FL 33480
(407)655-2833
HISTORICAL MUSEUM OF SOUTHERN FLORIDA Experience the
drama of south Florida and Caribbean history at one of the country’s largest history
museums. Enjoy hands-on activites for kids, permanent and special exhibitions. Mon.-Sat.
10 a.m. - 5 p.m.; Thurs. till 9 p.m.; Sun. Noon - 5 p.m. Metro-Dade Cultural Center, 101
W. Flagler St., Miami, FL 33130 (305)375-1492
JUNGLE QUEEN Famous Bar-B-Que & shrimp dinner
cruise. Over 50 years. "All You Can Eat" dinner of ribs, chicken, shrimp,
Vaudeville Show, sing-along. Daily cruises at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., Millionaire's Row,
Indian village, alligator wrestling, rare birds and monkeys. Cruise to Miami's Bayside
Marketplace. 801 Seabreeze Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304 (305)462-5596
KEY WEST AQUARIUM Pet sharks! Discover the undersea
world of the Florida Keys. Daily shark and turtle feedings and touch tank offer guests
hands-on encounters with sea life. See sawfish, moray eels, tropical and game fish and
birds! Guided tours daily. Open 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. One Whitehead Street, Key West, FL 33040
(305)296-2051
LION COUNTRY SAFARI 500-acre, drive-through wildlife
preserve and amusement park. Over 1000 wild animals roaming free within inches of your
car. Narrated boat cruise, carousel, petting zoo and more! Single admission covers all!
Open 9:30 a.m. West of Turnpike and I-95 on Southern Blvd. (S.R. 80), West Palm Beach, FL
33416 (407)793-1084
MAI-KAI POLYNESIAN DINNER ATTRACTION Visit the many
moods of the South Pacific. Enjoy dinner and watch the spectacular Islander Revue. See
beautiful maidens and agile warriors perform native dances of the South Seas. Afterwards,
take a stroll in our tropical gardens. 3599 North Federal Highway, Fort Lauderdale, FL
33308 (305)563-3272 or (800)262-4524
MIAMI METROZOO A cageless zoological park on
290-acres, showcasing over 100 species of rare and exotic animals including koalas, white
tigers, flamingos. Animal shows daily. Children's petting zoo. Kiddie rides. Free
monorail. 12400 S.W. 152 St., Miami, FL 33177 (305)251-0400
MIAMI MUSEUM OF SCIENCE & SPACE TRANSIT
PLANETARIUM Explore the wonders of science and nature with fun, hands-on
activities for all ages. National touring exhibits. Wildlife Center. Collection Gallery.
Open daily 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. 3280 S. Miami Ave., Miami, FL 33129 (across from Vizcaya).
Museum: (305)854-4247; Planetarium: (305)854-4242
MIAMI SEAQUARIUM Internationally famous marine life
park where the oceans come alive. Spectacular shows feature Killer Whale Lolita, TV
superstar Flipper, dolphins and sea lions. See endangered manatees, American crocodile,
exotic birds and reptiles. Daily 9:30 a.m. Continuous shows. Free parking. Youth/senior
discounts. 4400 Rickenbacker Cswy., Miami, FL 33149 (305)361-5705
MIAMI YOUTH MUSEUM Share the excitement of the Miami
Youth Museum, where children enter a world designed to inspire, delight and stimulate
curiosity and creativity. The Museum's hands-on exhibits broaden the horizons of children
by making learning lively, participatory and fun. Wheelchair accessibility. 5701 Sunset
Dr., Miami, FL 33143 305/661-3046
MICCOSUKEE INDIAN VILLAGE Discover a culture
centuries old. Experience how the Miccosukee Indian Tribe existed and still exists in the
heart of the Florida Everglades. Airboats, shopping, museum, guides and dining. Open daily
9 a.m. - dusk. 25 miles west of Miami on Hwy. 41, P.O. Box 440021, Miami, FL 33144
(305)223-8380
MONKEY JUNGLE "Where Humans are Caged &
Monkeys Run Wild”. Sound different? Well, it is. Venture deep into the monkeys’
forest and view the beauty of monkeys running free. Continuous shows. Open daily. 14805
S.W. 216th St., Miami, FL 33170. Via U.S. 1, FL Turnpike S. (Exit 11) or State Road 997.
(305)235-1611
PARROT JUNGLE AND GARDENS World
famous bird sanctuary, wildlife habitat and botanical gardens with over 1200 birds and
animals. Spectacular bird and wildlife shows, ape exhibit, exotic reptiles, petting zoo,
children’s playground and more. Gift shop. Cafe opens 8:00 a.m. Park open daily 9:30
a.m. 11000 S.W. 57th Ave., Miami, FL 33156 (305)666-7834
SAWGRASS RECREATION PARK Everglades tours &
replica 18th century Seminole Indian village alligator and reptile exhibit Three
tours,-one price, 30 minutes each tour with guide fishing guides, boat rentals camping,
etc. bait, tackle licenses gift shop, food. Tours 9 a.m.- 4 p.m.; Store 6 a.m.- 6 p.m.
Open seven days (800)457-0788
THEATER OF THE SEA Pet a shark, kiss a sea lion!
Ride unique Bottomless Boat where the dolphins play. Swim with the dolphins in their own
environment, by reservation. DIFFERENT FROM THE REST AND FAR MORE THAN YOU EXPECTED!
Continuous shows daily 9:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. Mile marker 84.5, U.S. 1, Islamorada, FL 33036
(305)664-2431
VIZCAYA MUSEUM AND GARDENS 16th-century Italian
Renaissance-style villa and 10 acres of formal gardens on Biscyane Bay. The house has 34
rooms of 15th - 19th century antique furnishings and decorative arts. Guided tours,
cafe/gift shop, climate-controlled. Open 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. daily except Christmas.
3251 South Miami Ave., Miami, FL 33129 (305)250-9133
WEEKS AIR MUSEUM Learn about aviation's
history. Displays of antique aircraft, engines and propellers. Collection of 35 WWI and
WWII aircraft, many restored to original flying condition. Complete gift shop.
Kendall-Tamiami Executive Airport in S.W. Miami, minutes from Miami Metrozoo. Daily 10
a.m. - 5 p.m. 14710 S.W. 128 St., Miami, FL 33196 (305)233-5197
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