Visit the Cape Florida Lighthouse - Miami

In the grand tradition of vacation destinations, Miami comes out trumps over its rivals. Where else can you enjoy magnificent nightlife, sumptuous cuisine, history, culture and decadence on the largest scale? The city that has achieved immortalised status in many famous songs promises a dazzling array of sights and sounds to check out during your stay. The itinerary promises to be busy and guarantees to keep you captivated regardless of what your taste or preferences are. Miami is home to many animal parks, museums, art galleries and theme parks. Acres of white sandy beaches embraces tourists, who are welcome to fish, snorkel or go boating. Famous attractions include South Beach and the Art Deco Historic District, while the list of shops and designer malls to visit are endless.

For a nice change of pace as well as a healthy history lesson, the Cape Florida Lighthouse is the ideal place to visit. Built in 1825, the 95-foot lighthouse is the oldest building in South Florida and carries behind it a century of history and culture. Its initial job was providing guidance for voyagers across a sometimes dangerous and unpredictable Straits of Florida, but it was removed from service many times during different wars. Despite its inactivity, the Cape Florida Lighthouse maintains its elegance and charm and still attracts a healthy amount of people to its vessel. It has been used by the US coastguard and today is part of Bill Baggs’ prestigious Florida State Park. Visitors can be taken on tours, instructed by knowledgeable and enthusiastic guides, or they can explore on their own at their own pace and develop their own opinions about this architectural marvel. An on-site café is the perfect way to end your tour of this stunning and historical landmark.