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Close your eyes and imagine what it would be like making a life for yourself in the wilds of 19th century Southern Florida. From the extreme summer heat to the untamed mangrove bushes, one can only imagine the hardships faced by Florida pioneers. Customers of Last Minute Deals Specials in Miami Ft Laude WPB & Orlando Airports Miami Car Rentals are invited to travel back in time to this era of extreme hardships by visiting the Barnacle Historic State Park as a part of their upcoming vacation. Located just off Main Highway, this charming Old Florida estate is the perfect place to plunge oneself into Miami area history.

See Southern Florida through the eyes of a pioneer

Customers of Last Minute Deals Specials in Miami Ft Laude WPB & Orlando Airports Miami Car Rentals will find the Barnacle State Historic Site interesting for a number of reasons. Firstly, it's located away from the chaos of the city, providing visitors with a place to unwind and de-stress. Built in 1891, the Barnacle also offers customers of Last Minute Deals Specials in Miami Ft Laude WPB & Orlando Airports Miami Car Rentals a glimpse back in time to the era of Old Florida charm and the Bay. The centerpiece at the Barnacle State Historic Site is the home of Ralph Middleton Munroe, one of Coconut Grove's most charming and influential people. Customers of Last Minute Deals Specials in Miami Ft Laude WPB & Orlando Airports Miami Car Rentals are invited to experience life from a pioneer's point of view by taking part in a variety of planned historical programs.

Some of Mr. Munroe's favorite pastimes include:

  • Designing yachts: During his lifetime, Commodore Ralph Middleton Munroe drew and designed more than 56 different boats. Customers of Last Minute Deals Specials in Miami Ft Laude WPB & Orlando Airports Miami Car Rentals are invited to take a look at some of these plans during their visit to the Barnacle State Historic Site.
  • Exploring nature: Munroe was a self-proclaimed naturalist who spent most of his time out wandering the ground around his estate. Customers of Last Minute Deals Specials in Miami Ft Laude WPB & Orlando Airports Miami Car Rentals can walk in Munroe's footsteps during their visit by participating in a site hike.
  • Taking pictures: Commodore Munroe enjoyed documenting his encounters with nature through the art of photography. Customers of Last Minute Deals Specials in Miami Ft Laude WPB & Orlando Airports Miami Car Rentals are invited to take as many pictures as they'd like during their visit the site, creating their own collection of environmental memories.
Commodore Munroe also enjoyed sitting in a rocking chair on his spacious porch. You and your friends can emulate this state of relaxing by packing a picnic lunch and reclining beneath one of the Historic Site's multiple shade trees.

Take a tour and learn something about Miami's past

The Barnacle State Historic Site proudly invites visitors to take part in ranger-guided tours throughout the calendar year. These tours, which run from Friday to Monday at 10am, 11:30am, 1pm and 2:30pm, focus on the Barnacle's environmental and social importance. Highlights on the tour include a look at Miami-Dade County's oldest home and a home boat designed by Commodore Munroe. Customers of Last Minute Deals Specials in Miami Ft Laude WPB & Orlando Airports Miami Car Rentals can reserve a group tour time Tuesdays through Thursdays by contacting a park representative at 1-305-442-6866. All tours are included in the admission fee.

If you'd like to learn more about the city of Miami before embarking on your upcoming Last Minute Deals Specials in Miami Ft Laude WPB & Orlando Airports Miami Car Rentals vacation, the Barnacle State Historic Site is the place for you. For more information on the Barnacle State Historic Site, please visit the Florida State Parks website at www.floridastateparks.org. The Barnacle is open to the public Monday through Friday from 9am to 4pm. The park is closed on New Year's Thanksgiving and Christmas days. Admission to the park is just $1 per person over the age of six. Children under the age of six are always admitted free. Customers of Last Minute Deals Specials in Miami Ft Laude WPB & Orlando Airports Miami Car Rentals will find the Barnacle located in Coconut Grove at 3485 Main Highway.

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