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oleta state park

oleta state park is located on north biscayne bay in north miami. this urban park is an oasis in the heart of the north miami beach area. the park offers bicycling and hiking trails, swimming, fishing, picnic areas and over night cabin rental. for those interested in nature the park is located in a mangrove forest. oleta state park is a nice place to get away from the traffic and congestion of north miami.

Phone: 305-919-1846

Website: http://www.floridastateparks.org/

deering estate

the charles deering estate is located on biscayne bay in the village of cutler florida. charles deering was the first chairman of the board of the international harvester company. in 1916 deering bought richmond cottage and 444 acres on biscayne bay for his winter retreat. in 1921 he built a spanish style mansion on this site. an interesting site to visit for those interested in florida history, nature, and architecture. for more information see my homestead florida page.
the deering estate is located at 16701 s.w. 72 nd ave. cutler florida.

Phone: 305-235-1668

Website: http://www.deeringestate.org/

coral castle

the coral castle is one of the most unusual tourist attractions in the state of florida. the castle was built by latvian eccentric edward "ed" leedskalnin between 1923 and 1940. the original castle was built in florida city and ed moved it to homestead in 1936. the castle is a collection of massive coral stone sculptures that ed created using simple hand tools. for more information and a virtual tour of the castle see my homestead florida page.
the coral castle is located at 28655 south dixie highway (US 1). in homestead.

Phone: 305-248-6345

Website: http://www.coralcastle.com/