3 Best Places To See in Miami, FL

“Vizcaya Museum and Gardens retains James Deering's Miami estate to engage tourists in learning about the arts, culture, and climate. The museum was built between 1914 and 1922 and remains an example of this era in United States history, when the nation’s most successful entrepreneurs built estates inspired by the stately homes of Europe. The design and architecture were inspired by Italian Renaissance styles from Veneto and Tuscany, and it was built with baroque elements in the Mediterranean revival style. Over 200,000 people enjoy Vizcaya every day through daytime admissions, educational services, and special events. Vizcaya has a Main House packed with decorative pieces, 10 acres of formal gardens, and a rocky hammock. Vizcaya Museum and Gardens offers free admission to United States military veterans and active-duty US military personnel.”

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“Zoo Miami spans over 750 acres and is home to over 3,000 species and 500 species. As the only sub-tropical zoo in the continental U.S., the unique climate in South Florida allows them to care for a wide variety of animals from Asia, Australia, Africa, and the Americas, representing a broad mix of species that is unlike any other zoo in the country. Zoo animals are grouped according to their geographic territories. Zoo Miami is accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA). The zoo has passed a rigorous application and inspection process and meets or exceeds the AZA's standards for animal health and welfare, fundraising, zoo staffing, and involvement in global conservation efforts. The zoo provides an award-winning workshop education program where children can enjoy learning about nature in a fun environment. Zoo Miami offers free admission for children two and under.”

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“Wynwood Walls was established in 2009 by Tony Goldman of Goldman Properties as an outdoor museum of international street art. The museum is a globally renowned street art museum whose impact will be felt for generations. The museum has become a phenomenon, spurring the creation of murals throughout the Wynwood district. The museum is now one of the best places in the world to witness prominent street artists' work. Encompassing more than 50 stunning, cutting-edge murals created by respected street artists from Asia, Europe, Latin America, and the United States, the Wynwood Walls attract hundreds of thousands of people worldwide. The nearby Wynwood Doors were built in 2010, with 176 feet of roll-up storefront gates, and the Wynwood Walls Garden, an open green space with five murals, was recently added to the property. Each year, a group of international artists, ranging from old-school graffiti artists to up-and-coming innovators, create artwork for the Wynwood Walls.”

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