Vacation Getaways
Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum
Location: Key West (Monroe County) Map
Website:http://www.hemingwayhome.com
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Distance From Miami : 158 Miles
Estimated Travel Time: 3.5 Hours
He's considered one of the greatest writers in American history and his home stands within a day trip of the Miami-Fort Lauderdale area. Ernest Hemingway's home will let you step back in time with a guided tour of his estate, or, you can walk through the tropical gardens where he helped create his legacy.
Hemingway lived and wrote at his Key West home for more than ten years. He said he found solace and great physical challenge in the turquoise waters that surround this tiny island.
The museum is also the home of over fifty cats, some of which have six toes. It's open 365 days a year, from 9:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.
Prices: General admission: $12.00 | Children $6.00
Telephone: (305) 294-1136
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Gatorland
Location: Orlando (Orange County) Map
Website:http://www.gatorland.com/
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Distance From Miami : 223 Miles
Estimated Travel Time: 3.5 Hours
Gatorland is a protected habitat in Orlando where you never know how big of a surprise is lurking around the corner. When you walk in through the jaws of a giant gator, you know you're in for an adventure. The facility is a 110-acre park and nature conservatory and has been open to the public since 1949, when it was a small roadside attraction.
Prices: General admission: $22.99 | Children $11.99
Telephone: (407) - 855 - 5496
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Butterfly World
Location: Coconut Creek (Broward County) Map
Website: http://www.butterflyworld.com/
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Distance From Miami : 41 Miles
Estimated Travel Time: 48 Minutes
When traveling to Buttefly World, you can stroll through a lush tropical rainforest as thousands of exotic butterflies soar overhead, stopping only to feed on nectar blossoms. In addition, hummingbirds, fish, small parrots, plant life and waterfalls add to the beauty. The facility features a museum/insectarium, bug zoo, botanical gardens, gift and plant shops, and outdoor cafes.
Prices: General admission: $21.95 | Children $16.95
Telephone: (954) - 977 - 4400
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Grassy Key: Dolphin Research Center
Location: Grassy Key (Monroe County) Map
Website:http://www.dolphins.org/
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Distance From Miami International Airport: 106 Miles
Estimated Travel Time: 2.5 Hours
This non-profit organization provides narrated visits with dolphins and sea lions, where visitors have a chance to view different behaviors. They also offer special interactive programs for an extra cost, including Trainer for a Day, Researcher for a Day, and Dolphin Encounter. .
Prices: General admission: $19.50 | Children $13.50
Senior Discounts, discuount passes available. Check Website
Telephone: (305) 289-1121, Reservations: (305) 289–0002
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Loxahatchee: Lion Country Safari
Location: Loxahatchee (Palm Beach County) Map
Website:http://www.lioncountrysafari.com/
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Distance From Miami International Airport: 83 Miles
Estimated Travel Time: 1.5 Hours
The park where the animals run 'free', and the people are caged in their cars. In operation 40 years, Lion Country Safari has over 900 animals, many of which you can see by driving through the park to view uncaged beasts. The 4 mile drive is unique in Florida, but is not the only thing this animal kingdom has t offer. The park also has amusement rides, education facilities, and you can feed giraffes.
SPECIAL NOTE: Convertables are not allowed in the preserve, Rental vehicles available
Prices: General admission: $21.99 | Children $16.99
Senior Discounts, annual passes available. Check Website
Telephone: (561) 793-1084
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Location: Polk City Map
Website: http://www.fantasyofflight.com/
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Distance From Miami International Airport: 253 Miles
Estimated Travel Time: 4 Hours
At Fantasy of Flight, you can soar without ever leaving the ground...but you can do that, to, if you like. The working museum has over 40 rare, vintage aircraft, and many have been restored to flyable condition.
Fantasy of Flight a variety of guided tours including visits to a working restoration and maintenance areas. You can climb inside the cockpit of a Corsair fighter or take a spin on our state-of-the-art hang glide simulator. Balloon and Biplane rides are offered seasonally.
Prices: General admission: $26.96 | Children $13.96
Florida Residents and other discounts available. Check Website
Telephone: (863)984-3500
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