Art Deco Historic District reflects the architecture of the ’20s and ’30s, when wealthy vacationers made Miami the resort destination of choice.

Deering Estate Teeming with natural, archaeological and historical appeal, the Deering Estate proves endlessly engaging; remains of prehistoric animals, and evidence suggests that Paleo-Indians were here more than 10,000 years ago. Historic buildings also distinguish the 420-acre property.

History Miami collections of historical photography and Florida ephemera colorfully depict greater Miami’s intriguing past at this museum.

Holocaust Memorial created by artist-architect Kenneth Treister honors victims and offers solace to survivors. Included in its design are an arbor that depicts the history of the Holocaust in black granite and a tunnel that opens up to “The Sculpture of Love and Anguish.”

Vizcaya Museum and Gardens built in 1916 for industrialist James Deering is an Italianate palace absolutely rife with architectural detail and elaborate accents.portugal car hire The beautifully landscaped grounds aptly complement the building, whose name remembers the Basque term for a raised site.

Miami Metro Zoo set in a subtropical climate has animals that include clouded leopards, Komodo dragons and tree kangaroos. They get ample competition from exotic standards like giraffes, lions, meerkats, koalas, gorillas and colorful birds.

Jungle Island has 18 landscaped acres showcase some 500 species of plants and flowers including 1100 macaws, parrots and other winged residents join giant reptiles and exotic primates.

City of Coral Gables’ Venetian Pool was created in 1923 by local designer Denman Fink who transformed a rock quarry into a dramatically beautiful swimming pool that features canals, a man-made island, fountains, waterfalls, coral caves and other whimsical touches.

Wolfsonian has been built around Mitchell Wolfson Jr.’s private collection of decorative arts. A seven-story Mediterranean Revival building houses furniture, paintings, prints, industrial designs, books and sculpture donated by Wolfson.

Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden showcases a wide range of tropical plants. Within its 83 acres, palms and cycads flourish, and a 16,000-square-foot conservatory shelters rare specimens. The Fairchild also offers an arboretum and rainforest, and it houses a world-renowned research facility.

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