¡Hola! Miami Tour

 Miami may be a relatively “young” city, but it has a rich and interesting history. The best place to get acquainted with the Magic City’s past and present is through our ¡HOLA! MIAMI TOUR  . Whether it’s the historic memorials, or Miami's landmarks and sites throughout South Florida, we take students s on an unforgettable journey of the area’s history and diverse culture. This activity consists of four destinations:

Key Biscayne –    Key Biscayne offers all the allure of South Florida on a tiny sliver of land and a nearby coastal barrier reef and the only federally recognized underwater archaeological trail in the United States. Historically, its Florida's southernmost barrier island, was occupied by the Tequesta Indians of the Calusa Nation who fished and hunted with success.

Little Havana –  Home to many Cuban exiles, as well as many immigrants from Central and South America, Little Havana is named after Havana, the capital and largest city in Cuba. Little Havana is noted as a center of social, cultural, and political activity in Miami. 

Brickell –   Brickell was settled in the mid-19th century by early pioneers, growing to become Miami's "Millionaire's Row" in the early 20th century along Brickell Avenue. By the 1970s, office towers, hotels and apartments began replacing the historic mansions. Today, Brickell has grown to overtake the city's historic central business district to the north, as one of the largest financial districts in the United States. With a fast-growing residential population, Brickell is one of Miami's fastest-growing as well as its most dense neighborhood, with a 2010 population of about 31,000.

Wynwood –  The Wynwood is a neighborhood in Miami Florida that has been getting a lot of attention recently for its development into a center for art and interesting restaurants, bars and breweries. However, very few people know the full history of this neighborhood that dates back to 1917.  

*This tour does not include food. We encourage students to bring money with them to eat and experience some of the various local decadents that are available at some of our stops.

Students will be transported to Miami's past that helped shape its future at the History Miami Museum, Virginia Key Beach, and Cape Florida Lighthouse.

Highlights

Through exhibitions, artistic endeavors, education, research, collections and publications, History Miami Museum works to help everyone understand the importance of the past.  Early 1900's Virginia Key Beach proved to be a challenge in America's history as a segregated beach. Cape Florida Lighthouse was a key part in the Florida's history from its conception in 1812. 

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The Bass and Artechouse Miami presents contemporary art  reflecting the spirit and international character of Miami Beach . 

Highlights

The Bass seeks to expand the interpretation of contemporary art by incorporating disciplines of contemporary culture, such as design, fashion and architecture, into the exhibition program. Artecchouse Miami showcases 21st century art that is created at the intersection of art, science and technology. A place where one can always get inspired, educated and empowered by exploring the latest and the best works of art & tech.

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