Miami, Florida, USA tours and excursions

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World Travel https://www.youtube.com/user/World1Tube Miami - Florida - USA Travel Guide http://bit.ly/17tEOUj Miami, Florida, USA tours and excursions Miami, Florida, USA tours =========== Amphibious tours Duck Tours Miami is a zany 90-minute land and sea tour by amphibious boat. The tour begins in the South Beach art deco district, then splash launches into Biscayne Bay and cruises past Millionaire's Row and homes of the rich and famous on Star, Hibiscus, Palm and Fisher islands. It is a fun way to learn many fascinating titbits about Miami's wealthiest residents. Boat tours Island Queen Cruises offers tours of Miami Bay in one and a half hours, travelling past the Port and exclusive Millionaire's Row - home to such celebrities as Gloria Estefan, the Bee Gees, Oprah Winfrey, Boris Becker and Paul Newman. The tours depart from Bayside Marketplace daily 1100-1900. Bus tours Dragonfly Expeditions and Dade Heritage Trust operate the 'Miami Magic City Bus Tour,' which takes in the city's most famous and historic neighbourhoods in a four-hour tour. Kayak tours The Blue Moon Outdoor Center offers a unique way to see Miami and outlying natural areas by kayak and bike. Self-guided tours and expedition packages of varying length and difficulty are offered. Rates vary, call or visit website for information. It is located in Oleta River State Park at the northern end of Biscayne Bay. Walking tours The Miami Design Preservation League conducts daily, 90-minute walking tours of South Beach's art deco historic district departing from its Art Deco Welcome Center. Self-guided audio tours are available here daily. Excursions from Miami, Florida, USA ================ Everglades South of Miami, the Everglades National Park is the second largest national park in America, with its 6,070 sq km (2,344 sq miles) of marshes, mangrove forests, freshwater and saltwater areas and open grass prairies. Gator-spotting is one of the main attractions in this vast subtropical wilderness, which is also home to an abundance of rare plants, birds and animals - including wild orchids, Florida panthers, ospreys, manatees, giant loggerhead turtles, the Everglades mink, the Florida black bear and the only saltwater crocodiles in America. There are several entry points, each with Visitor Centres that organise ranger-led walks and talks, boat and tram tours, as well as canoe trails. The park is open 24 hours a day, year-round. The Visitor Centres are open daily 0800-1700. Fort Lauderdale Only 40km (25 miles) north of Miami, this smart east coast resort and international yachting centre is often described as the 'Venice of America' because of its many canals and waterways. Easily accessible by train from Miami, it boasts magnificent sandy beaches, as well as excellent shopping and nightlife. Attractions include the contemporary collections of the Museum of Art, the Museum of Discovery and Science and the spectacular Hugh Taylor Birch State Park and Recreation Area. Visit Greater Fort Lauderdale Convention and Visitors BureauSuite 200, 100 East Broward Boulevard, for further information. Key Largo First stop on the Florida Keys is Key Largo, home to Dolphins Plus, where visitors of all ages can swim with dolphins in a variety of hands-on experiences. Learn about these friendly and highly intelligent marine mammals while swimming and playing with them. Sign on for Dolphin Blast or the Trainer for a Day programme, or one of the natural or structured swims. The Keys and Key West This chain of small coral-and-limestone islands (known as 'keys') south of Miami, stretches 202km (126 miles) out across Florida Bay and is linked by just one highway, the US-1. The Keys offer some of the best sport fishing, scuba diving, boating, swimming and snorkelling in the world. Key West is the quaint and festive jewel at the end offering a myriad fascinating museums, Caribbean-influenced restaurants and art galleries. Check out its Old Town featuring quaint narrow streets lined with beautifully restored Victorian shotgun cottages or follow in the footsteps of author Ernest Hemingway to his house where the famous six-toed cats still lounge lazily. ==================== United States of America, Florida, Miami,Video guides, Miami Nightlife, USA Travel Guide, Tourism, Vacation, Miami Museums, Miami Transport, Miami Shopping, Miami Attractions, Miami Hotels, Miami Tours, Miami Restaurants, Miami Travel Guide, Miami Tourism, Miami Vacation