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Miami is one of the most refreshing American cities for the
visitor; warm, tropical, sunny and exciting. Between the urban
areas and the famous Miami Beach, the city sprawls; like Los
Angeles, it is too large to consider traversing without a car.
It is divided into quadrants, although due to an erratic system
of addresses, it is a difficult city to navigate! Certain neighbourhoods
deserve particular interest, such as the Little Havana area,
west of downtown, so named because it is populated largely by
refugees from a 1960's exodus from Cuba. This is nothing new
for Miami ; sometimes known as the ‘Capital of Latin America',
over half its population are Hispanic. Furthermore, Miami is
a great city for sports enthusiasts and offers a perfect opportunity
to try diving, sailing, windsurfing, and even golf.
Art Deco District
Welcome Center
1001 Ocean Drive, Miami , Florida 33139
Tel: +1 305 531 3484 This centre is the best place
to find out about all of the fabulous Art Deco buildings
in the area. They offer guided tours, and independent
audio tape walking tours, as well as a gift shop.
The Art Deco Historic District
Miami Beach, Miami , Florida
One of the largest collections of well preserved architecture
from the art deco period anywhere in the world. It is
also the largest area on the (U.S.) National register
of Historic Places.
Spanish Monastery
16711 West Dixie Highway, North Miami Beach, Miami , Florida
33160
Tel: +1 305 945 1462
This ancient building was constructed around 1141 in Segovia,
Spain. It was purchased by the famous American William
Randolph Hearst who had it dismantled, boxed up and shipped
to Florida.
Viscaya Museum And Gardens
3251 South Miami Avenue, Miami , Florida 33129
Tel: +1 305 250 9133
This Italian style renaissance villa built in 1916 was
once the winter home for the famous American Industrialist
James Deering. During his life Deering used this beautiful
house as a sort of collection point for the many amazing
artefacts that he accumulated during his travels.
Little Havana
Southwest 8th Street, Calle Ocho, Miami , Florida
This fascinating area of Cuban immigrants is the home
to many shops, markets and restaurants.
Miami Metro Zoo
12400 South West 152 Street, Miami , Florida 33177
Tel: +1 305 251 0400
This large open plan zoo, supports a large range
of animals from all over the globe most of which are in
large out door enclosures. The centrepieces of the zoo
have to be the rare white Bengal Tigers and the Silver
back Mountain Gorillas.
Florida
Everglades
Thirty
miles west of Miami , the bustle of the city yields to
a simpler way of life. Here in the Everglades, native
Miccosukee
Indians
sustain their heritage and educate
visitors by making and selling crafts, relating folklore
tales, wrestling alligators and conducting airboat tours
of the delicate Everglades ecosystem.
Visitors will be astounded
by the Southeast Florida's diverse ecosystems, ranging
from the huge freshwater Lake Okeechobee and the mystery
and majesty of the Everglade. To the west, Lake Okeechobee,
the second largest freshwater lake in the country, covers
more than 700 square miles and encompasses parts of five
counties. The lake is famous for its bass and speckled
perch, but anglers will find the lake is brimming with
a wide variety of Florida favorites. Active vacationers
can walk, bike or roller blade along the Lake Okeechobee
Scenic Trail, a primitive 110-mile-long trek along a 35-foot
dike encircling the lake.
At the northernmost tip of
the Everglades lies the Arthur
R. Marshall Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge.
Located near Boyton Beach, the refuge covers 221 square
miles of flat wetlands, with hundreds of tree islands
scattered throughout the area. Here, adventurous explorers
can spot bobcat, otter, skunk and deer. Much of the refuge
is accessible only by boat, allowing visitors the chance
to paddle a 5-mile-long canoe trail, and numerous canals
and sloughs in the southern half of the refuge, or to
speed across the grassy vastness on guided airboat tours.
Hikers can wander through one of the few remaining cypress
swamps bordering the Everglades or follow canal dikes
through seemingly endless marshlands.
Miami College Football - University of Miami Hurricanes
In
1926, the
University of Miami
adopted the Ibis as the official mascot for the University's
athletic teams. Folklore maintains that the Ibis is the
last sign of wildlife to take shelter before a hurricane
and the first to reappear after the storm.
The greatest Hurricane tradition, winning at home, is
done in the place called The Orange Bowl. It was erected
in 1937, and currently has the capacity to seat 72,319
screaming Hurricane fans. The 58 game home winning streak
took place here as well as five Super Bowls and eleven
games to decide the National Title.
Miami has had many award winners including Heisman Trophy
winners Gino Torretta (92), and Vinnie Testaverde (86).
Miami had had one Butkus Award winner in Dan Morgan (00),
one Outland Trophy winner in Russell Maryland (90), a
Jim Thorpe winner in Bennie Blades (87), and lastly a
Lombardi Award winner Warren Sapp (94). National Championships:
The Genesis of the 'Canes was in 1926. They went 8-0.
After that perfect start, the 'Canes didn't go undefeated
again until 1987 when they were 12-0, and won the National
Championship. Miami defeated Oklahoma in the 1988 Orange
Bowl game 20-14. UM's third undefeated season came to
a close with a National Title clinching victory over Nebraska
in the 1992 Orange Bowl Classic 22-0. Miami 's other two
national titles were won in the 1983 season when Miami
defeated Nebraska in the 1984 Orange Bowl Classic after
an earlier season 28-3 loss to the Gator's. The other
came in 1989 in the Sugar Bowl over Alabama after dropping
a game to the 'Noles ( Miami was playing without starting
QB Craig Erickson and true freshman Gino Torretta was
the QB instead).
Miami NFL Football - Miami Dolphins
The
Miami Dolphins were
founded in 1966 and currently reside in Pro Player Stadium
in Miami Florida.
Currently running back Ricky
Williams is having his best season and has already broken
the team's single-season rushing record. He has been able
to break many long runs, though his trademark remains
his between-the-tackle work. He also is a good pass catcher,
but has not had many opportunities.
Opened: August 16, 1987
First Official Game:
October 11, 1987 - 42-0, over Kansas City Chiefs
Stadium Capacity: 74,916
Surface: Grass
Owner/Chairman of the Board: H. Wayne Huizenga
Vice-chairman of the board: Don Shula
Director of Football Operations: Bob Ackles
Head Coach: Dave Wannstedt
Retired Numbers:
12- Bob Griese
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miles west of Miami , the bustle of the city yields to
a simpler way of life. Here in the Everglades, native
Miccosukee
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sustain their heritage and educate
visitors by making and selling crafts, relating folklore
tales, wrestling alligators and conducting airboat tours
of the delicate Everglades ecosystem.
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