There is, perhaps, no roadside stop in Florida more iconic than Weeki Wachee Springs. Anyone who has ever driven south through Orlando or Tampa knows the place, which has a classic kitsch factor found at other attractions like the Fountain of Youth. The History of Weeki Wachee Springs The Seminole tribe first discovered the spring that the park and town … [Read more...] about Visiting Weeki Wachee Springs
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The South’s Best Cruise Terminals
Cruises are gaining in popularity as a method of travel and the Southeast has many ports of debarkation. Each offers different cruise lines for different budgets and age ranges, as well as activities for your pre and post-cruise stay. Florida has a monopoly on cruise terminals due to its coastline and proximity to the Caribbean and Mexico, but there are ports more … [Read more...] about The South’s Best Cruise Terminals
Visiting the Wynwood Walls in Miami
Miami, Florida has an unbeatable arts scene and The Wynwood Walls are a perfect display of it. The area was not so long ago a run-down warehouse district, but some forward-thinking locals decided in 1996 that it would be a great place to feature the street art of local and international artists. What to See at the Wynwood Walls Today the area is full of art … [Read more...] about Visiting the Wynwood Walls in Miami
Visiting the Wolfsonian Museum
Miami has a thriving arts scene and the Wolfsonian Art Museum, which is a part of the Florida International University campus. The Art Nouveau building houses pieces that are entirely different from what you might find at other art museums. The emphasis is on design pieces and education rather than "famous" names. The museum was created to explore how art communicates … [Read more...] about Visiting the Wolfsonian Museum
Visiting Villa Vizcaya in Miami
Vizcaya Museum and Gardens is one of the South's most stunning mansions, home to the former tycoon James Deering outside of Miami, Florida. It's now become a museum to his life there and has stunning gardens. The lavish residence was modeled after the Italian villas that were popular at the time. Today the estate is a spot used for photo shoots for weddings and … [Read more...] about Visiting Villa Vizcaya in Miami