Attractions

Besides the unique shops & gardens in Cauley Square Historic Village, there are several area attractions which bring visitors from across the country and state. Please feel free to contact us directly if you specific questions we may be able to help you with.

Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden A truly unique place, here you can walk garden paths surrounded by the wonders and beauty of nature, talk to experts in horticulture, conservation and science, view impressive art, see butterflies and birds at every turn and take classes on everything from photography to grafting. Fairchild is one of the world's preeminent botanic gardens,with extensive collections of rare tropical plants including palms, cycads, flowering trees, tropical fruit trees, vines, and succulents.

Coral Castle Museum If you had visited Coral Castle in the 1940s you would have been greeted enthusiastically by a man weighing a mere 100 pounds and standing just over 5 feet tall. He would have asked you for ten cents admission and introduced you to his fantasy world. As you moved around his sculpture garden in stone, and the significance of each piece was explained, you would have been witness to the great pride Ed Leedskalnin took in his work. Since it is documented that no one ever witnessed Ed’s labor in building his beloved Coral Castle, some have said he had supernatural powers.

The Gold Coast Railroad Museum The Gold Coast Railroad Museum promotes historical trains and railroads. It houses over 30 historic trains including classic railroad cars like the “Silver Crescent” and engines like the “113.” The Museum strives to teach railroad history with the use of artifacts, movies, and railroading materials. The Museum includes a number of displays that are interactive. The Museum's train rides allow guests to board vintage trains and get a taste of the past.

Miami Seaquarium On a 38-acre tropical paradise with spectacular skyline views lies a South Florida attraction like no other. Welcome to Miami Seaquarium®, a place where dolphins walk on water and killer whales fly through the air. Where sea lions delight children of all ages and endangered sea turtles and manatees find a safe haven. Enjoy a world-class marine-life entertainment park with eight different marine animal shows and astonishing daily presentations.

Biscayne National Park Within sight of downtown Miami, yet worlds away, Biscayne protects a rare combination of aquamarine waters, emerald islands, and fish-bejeweled coral reefs. Here too is evidence of 10,000 years of human history, from pirates and shipwrecks to pineapple farmers and presidents. Outdoors enthusiasts can boat, snorkel, camp, watch wildlife…or simply relax in a rocking chair gazing out over the bay.

The Grove Inn & Guesthouse A quaint historic inn nestled among Everglades National Park, Biscayne Underwater Park, Cauley Square and a historic Main Street. They offer quaint, themed rooms with an antique flair surrounded by lushly landscaped tropical gardens. Be their guest and experience the charm and warmth of old south Florida.

Monkey Jungle It is home to nearly 400 primates, most running free on a 30 acre reserve. It is one of the few protected habitats for endangered primates in the United States and the only one that the general public can explore. A total of 30 species of primates are represented at MONKEY JUNGLE including gibbons, guenons and spider monkeys. The Golden Lion Tamarin is native to the Brazilian jungle. Threatened with extinction, MONKEY JUNGLE proudly participates in an international effort to save the tiny creature.

Everglades National Park Spanning the southern tip of the Florida peninsula and most of Florida Bay, Everglades National Park is the largest subtropical wilderness in the United States, boasting rare and endangered species.
It has been designated a World Heritage Site, International Biosphere Reserve, and Wetland of International Importance, significant to all people of the world.

Redland Tropical Trail Check out South Florida farmlands -- yes, they do exist in an area near Homestead called The Redlands -- on this tour featuring a circuit of stops, tastings, and sightseeing that will take you from gardens and jungles to an orchid farm, an actual working winery, fruit stand, and more.

There's no cost to follow the trail with a map, available here.