• January 2, 2025 - Updated with new information since originally published.
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1. Naples Botanical Garden

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2. Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park

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3. The Baker Museum, South Florida

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4. Calusa Nature Center and Planetarium

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5. Edison and Ford Winter Estates

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6. IMAG History & Science Center

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7. John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park, South Florida

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8. Jungle Island

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9. MDC Museum of Art and Design

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10. Miami Children's Museum

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11. Miami Seaquarium

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12. Murphy-Burroughs House

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13. Museum of Discovery and Science

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14. Bonnet House

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15. Dagny Johnson Key Largo Hammock Botanical State Park

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16. Naples Zoo

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17. NSU Art Museum Fort Lauderdale

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18. Old Fort Lauderdale Village & Museum

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19. Pérez Art Museum Miami

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20. Stonewall National Museum & Archives

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21. Stranahan House

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22. The Bass

23. The Kampong

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24. The Wolfsonian

25. Vizcaya Museum & Gardens

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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

  • Visitors to Southern Florida will delight in the exploration of its beachfront parks, its museums, and its beautiful botanic gardens.
  • Families can swim with dolphins at the Miami Seaquarium or go snorkeling at the first undersea park in the US as they explore John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park.
  • Southern Florida's museums offer a world of information about art, science, nature, and the fascinating history of the region.

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