Fun Filled Florida Adventure
Alexa Hackman 13
Day One Of Fun: Segway Tour of Hugh Taylor Birch State Park
Day Two of Fun: Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens and Lunch at Cornell Cafe
After an enjoyable morning, you will have lunch at the Cornell Cafe which is an open air cafe overlooking the gardens. You will enjoy delicious Pan-Asian food for lunch so you can experience more of the Japanese culture.
Day Three of Fun: Swim in the Venetian Pool
The Venetian Pool in Coral Gables, Florida is a great way to spend a refreshing day. You will swim in the beautiful 820,000 gallon pool carved out of coral rock and fed with clear cool spring water daily. You can also explore the coral rock caves, admire the beautiful spanish fountains and take a stroll over the cobblestone bridge. The pool is not just beautiful but historical too. The Venetians Pool has been open to the public since the 1924 and is listed in the National Register of Historical Places.
Did you know? The Venetian Pool was created in 1924 from an old coral rock quarry abandoned in 1921 on 4 acres.
The Cobblestone Bridge
Enjoy the beautiful sites of the Venetian Pool while taking a walk over the cobblestone bridge.
The Sign for the Venetian Pool
This sign shows the pool is listed in the National Register of Historical Places.
The Waterfalls
When you are in the Venetian Pool go under the beautiful waterfalls.
Day Four Of Fun: Vizcaya Museum and Gardens and Lunch at Versailles Cuban Restaurant
Vizcaya Museum and Gardens in Coral Gables, Florida is a 1916 Italian villa on Biscayne Bay donated by James Derring. You will tour this historical landmark. Enjoy the gorgeous villa with original European antiques located on 10 acres with pools and beautiful gardens. Take a look at the rockland hammock which is one of the few remaining in South Florida. This villa will take your breath away. It is listed as a National Historical Landmark.
The Cuban culture is an important part of Miami. You will go the Versailles Cuban Restaurant in Miami to eat the famous Cuban sandwich for lunch.