This massive park was Hugh Taylor Birch's donation to the state of Florida. Birch came to Florida in the latter part of the 19th Century and promptly fell in love with the area. He eventually purchased more than three miles of oceanfront property in the little town of Fort Lauderdale. More than a century later, Fort Lauderdale is now a busy metropolis, and Birch's land thrives as a wildlife preserve and botanical wonderland. Several animal and plant species have found a safe home here. Visitors are free to hike or bike the designated trails, canoe around the lagoon, take a dip in the ocean and visit Birch's home. Excellent camping facilities can also be availed here.
The Margulies Collection at the Warehouse is simply enchanting. Playing host to several contemporary sculptural objects of art, this place also boasts of showcasing awesome photography. This collection belongs to Martin Margulies, a well-known Miami collector. If you are an art lover, this place will surely hold your interest.
With a backdrop of water and the view of the stars twinkling above, the Hollywood Beach Theatre certainly offers an unique stage setting. This open-air venue by the sea features entertaining and cultural events on a regular basis. Concerts and festivals are held here, including the Turkish Festival, Candy Cane Parade, and the Hollywood Beach Latin Festival. With a capacity to hold 500 guests, this theater certainly offers an amazing experience to its visitors.
Little Haiti Cultural Center strives to promote Afro-Caribbean Culture, and educate the younger population about its traditions. Here everyone's encouraged to explore their creative mind by engaging in painting, drawing and dance training. The massive space of the villa is open to art exhibits, musical events, dance shows, plays and developmental programs for kids. You can also enroll for their summer camps and enjoy their outdoor sessions with friends and family. The center also rents out its space for gatherings, receptions and parties with alluring decorations.
Housed next to the New World Center, the SoundScape Park on Miami Beach is an architectural wonder. The modern park doubles as a multi-purpose arena for audio visual events. Perfectly blending modern architecture with nature, the park has palm trees and open greens interspersed with winding paths and white mosaic structures. Take a stroll through the park enjoying music played at the center next door, or attend the many special events hosted here throughout the year. From family-friendly movie screenings, concerts to yoga sessions and other programs, there is something for everyone here.
Cinema Paradiso is a non-profit organization and independent arthouse that showcases excellent films from around the world. With its art digital projection and comfortable stadium-style seating, the movie-watching experience is heightened. In order to make the experience more enjoyable, they offer a selection of staple movie food and beer and wine to go with it. From lighthearted stories to dark thrillers, the screening of non-conventional cinema is a tribute to this art form and the out-of-the-box movies entertain you and make you reflect at the same time. Check out the schedule on their website in order to catch some exciting and interesting movies.