Butterfly World in Broward County Florida is located in Tradewinds Park in the city of Coconut Creek. Butterfly World was born out of the lifelong vision of one man, creator and founder Ronald Boedner, who to this very day is still a managing partner. Here in the ten lush acres of paradise one finds aviaries, unusual gardens and thousands upon thousands of colorful and exotic butterflies!
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National Naval Aviation Museum :: Pensacola, Florida
Wow! Here is one attraction everyone in the world should see, especially we Americans. The National Naval Aviation Museum in Pensacola, Florida has got to be the best bang for the buck anywhere! The Museum is packed with learning, excitement and just plain fun. It’s all here and it’s all FREE! Yes that is what I said, free.
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The city of St. Augustine Florida is the first permanent European settlement in the continental United States. St. Augustine was established in 1565 and has been continually occupied ever since. The area around St.Augustine was first explored by Ponce de Leon and was claimed for the Spanish crown. The Florida peninsula had previous Spanish settlements but due to problems that existed for the earlier settlers these settlements had failed. The first French settlement of Florida was attempted by Jean Ribault and Gaspar de Coligny. The early French explorers took a group of Huguenots (French Protestants) of about 150 people and in February of 1562 and eventually establish small settlements. The first was established on the St. Johns River, called Port Royale Sound and the second on Paris Island, now, South Carolina.
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Opened in 1987 during a major real estate boom, Bayside Marketplace has been one of downtown Miami’s most popular tourist attractions. With shopping, dining and a variety of boat tours and party cruises available at Bayside’s marina; it is guaranteed to provide you with an entertaining day. The shopping center was often featured on the television show “Miami Vice” thanks to its picturesque location and unique layout and design. It is located on the banks of Biscayne Bay just north of Bayfront Park and south of the American Airlines Arena and the entrance to the Port of Miami. This immensely popular attraction averages around fifteen million visitors per year from all over the globe.
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Florida Wine Country is an actuality. There are many places in the state to sit and taste the best Florida has to offer in the way of its wines. Many vintners haven’t even a grape in the bunch (pun intended). What is most typical of Florida wines is the use of the many native fruits such as orange and strawberry and cherry port. Among the top dogs is Dakotah Vineyard and Winery in Chiefland, FL. They offer a fine selection of wines, including five local favorites as well as a non-alcoholic beverage made from the very thick skinned Muscadine grape. The Dakotah has a wonderful horseshoe shaped wine sampling bar make from beautiful red cedar. The atmosphere is laid back and the wines are really amazing. Tasting hours are Monday through Saturday 10:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. and Sunday noon until 5 P.M.
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