South Florida: A to Z
I recently read a post titled, Seattle: A to Z and I thought that this would be a great way to get this blog going and give an overview of my favorite places to go in South Florida. So here goes:
A - Discover a new favorite artist at Miami Beach’s top art festival, Art Basel.
B - Spend an afternoon at Bal Harbour, an ultra-luxe shopping center
C - Café Boulud is the place to be on Tuesday and Saturday nights for their popular lounge nights.
D - Dolphins Stadium
E - Rent a kayak and paddle your way through the southern and western coasts of Everglades National Park
F - Discover a collection of rare, tropical plants at Fairchild Garden
G - Gleason Theater
H - Enjoy the energy of Ocean Drive, as you stay at Hotel Victor, a charming 1930’s style luxurious boutique hotel.
I - Watch as the big screen comes to life at the IMAX at the Fort Lauderdale Museum of Discovery and Science
J - Sample a selection of ceviche “by the spoon” in the heart of Coconut Grove at Jaguar
K - Featuring the finest cuts of beef, Kobe Club is adorned with a canopy made of 2000 samurai swords covering the dining room
L - Stroll down Lincoln Road while exploring the multitude of chic shops, art galleries and outdoor cafes
N- News Café
O - If you want to people watch and enjoy the beautiful people of Miami Beach, Ocean Drive is the place to be.
Q - Dive into a freshwater pool, attempt to cable water ski or rent a boat at Quiet Waters Park in Deerfield.
R - Redland International Orchid Festival
S - The South Florida Boat Show draws over 20,000 attendees each year as it features new power boats and personal watercraft.
T - Throw a plate on the floor or dance on the tables at Taverna Opa.
V - Venetian Pool
W - Once home to Chef Michael Bloise, Wish has become a mainstay.
X - X-treme Indoor Rock Climbing
Y - Try some Guava BBQ Baby Back Ribs, Churrasco or some Shredded Yuca Fries at Yuca, an upscale Cuban restaurant located on Lincoln Road.
Z - Experience the adventure of weightlessness at Zero-G.
If you would like to add anything to the list, I would love your input.
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1 opinion for South Florida: A to Z
Jack
May 19, 2008 at 9:56 am
I’m going to be in West Palm next week and I love Thia food, could you write about places I should be trying?
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