An Insider’s Tour of Miami

By Carlos Harrison So you’re finally coming to Miami? Great! Let me give you the Insider’s Tour – you know, the “must do’s” that will let you say you really saw Miami, along with some “we do’s” so you can say you know Miami like a native. Insider Tip #1: “Miami” includes Miami Beach, Coral…

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Biscayne National Park - The Snorkeler's Paradise Near Miami

The fish and coral reefs that inspire the tropical palette await explorers seeking to go snorkeling near Miami at Biscayne National Park. By Susannah Nesmith After a leisurely, 30-minute boat ride in Biscayne Bay, we were out of sight of land. The captain stopped in the crystal clear waters and…

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Florida Stories: A Walking Tour of Virginia Key

By Tom Scherberger Want to explore the cultural, historical, and architectural treasures of Virginia Key, Fla.? There’s an app for that. Just go to Florida Stories Walking Tours, and download the app created by the Florida Humanities Council. With this app you can learn, at your own pace and on…

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Things To Do In and Around South Florida

In or planning a visit to South Florida? Here are some attractions not to miss, and some places to dine. Attractions JUNGLE ISLAND - A unique Miami attraction that has been enlightening the South Florida community for 75 years with special shows and events. This venue is a wild safari adventure…

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Explore the Cape Florida Lighthouse at Key Biscayne in Miami

By EMILY NIPPS Standing tall and majestically along the south end of the Key Biscayne shoreline, the Cape Florida lighthouse is a staggering sight. It’s not hard to imagine the towering structure once guiding mariners and fisherman in the 1800s, back before LED navigation lights and other standard…

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Amtrak's Silver Meteor Passenger Train from New York to Miami

For decades, Amtrak's Silver Meteor train has made its way from New York to Miami, keeping almost the same schedule and route throughout the years. Every day, Amtrak’s Silver Meteor passenger train leaves New York's Penn Station southbound for Miami, and Miami northbound for New York. The train…

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