41 stories, landmarks & places within ~20 miles — the same local lore RoadyGoat plays as you drive through.
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Crouse House
· 2.8 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Prepare to be transported to a land of minarets and Moorish arches, right here in South Florida! The Crouse House stands as a testament to the architectural whimsy of the 1920s. Designed by Bernhardt E. Muller for J.W.…
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St. Bernard de Clairvaux Church
· 5.7 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Believe it or not, you're about to see a real, medieval Spanish monastery right here in Florida. This monastery was originally built in Sacramenia, Spain, starting in 1141. It was a Cistercian monastery for almost 700…
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Hialeah Park Race Track
· 7.3 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Get ready to glimpse into a bygone era of elegance and horsepower – this is Hialeah Park, a racetrack steeped in history and old-world charm. Hialeah Park officially opened on January 16, 1925. It quickly became a…
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Hollywood, FL
· 7.3 mi
Hollywood, Florida, a city nestled between Fort Lauderdale and Miami, has seen its share of notable figures pass through. While it may not boast the celebrity density of its namesake in California, Hollywood, Florida,…
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Hollywood Boulevard Historic Business District
· 7.4 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Ever wonder what Hollywood, Florida was like in its early days? This Historic Business District offers a glimpse into the city's vibrant past. Planning for this district began in 1995, just before Hollywood's 70th…
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Davie, FL
· 7.9 mi
Davie, Florida, a town steeped in Old Florida charm, has quietly nurtured some remarkable talents. While it might not boast the glitz of Miami Beach, this Broward County town has seen its share of notable figures pass…
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Hialeah, FL
· 8.8 mi · Local history
Hialeah began as a dream, a carefully planned city carved out of the Florida Everglades in the early 20th century. Its name, a combination of Seminole and Miccosukee words meaning "pretty prairie," hinted at the…
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Glenn Curtiss Mansion
· 9.9 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Pull over for a second, you've got to hear about this place! This isn't just another pretty building; it's the former home of Glenn Curtiss, a true aviation pioneer. Curtiss, already famous for his motorcycle designs…
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Link Trainer Building
· 9.9 mi · Scraped Hmdb
This unassuming building holds a secret: it helped win World War II. This is the Link Trainer Building, where Navy pilots at the Naval Air Station Fort Lauderdale learned to fly torpedo bombers. Inside, they mastered…
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Lock No. 1, North New River Canal
· 10.1 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Before this spot was a landmark, it was a crucial piece of a massive undertaking to drain and develop South Florida. This is Lock No. 1 of the North New River Canal. In 1912, the Sewell Lock, as it was also known,…
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Fontainebleau Miami Beach
· 11.8 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Prepare to be transported to a world of mid-century glamour! The Fontainebleau Miami Beach isn't just a hotel; it's an icon of luxury and design. Designed by the visionary architect Morris Lapidus, the Fontainebleau…
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Freedom Tower (Miami)
· 12.1 mi · Scraped Hmdb
This isn't just another pretty building, it's the Freedom Tower, and it once represented hope for thousands fleeing a revolution. After the 1959 Cuban Revolution, waves of refugees sought asylum in the United States.…
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Cadillac Hotel & Beach Club
· 12.1 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Step back in time to the Cadillac Hotel & Beach Club, a true icon of Miami Beach's glamorous past. Designed by architect Roy France, the Cadillac Hotel first opened its doors. A later addition in 1956 was designed by…
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Little Havana
· 12.3 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Pull over here for a taste of Cuba without leaving Miami! Little Havana isn't just a neighborhood; it's a living testament to the Cuban exile experience and the vibrancy of Latin American culture. After the Cuban…
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Miami-Dade County Courthouse
· 12.4 mi · Scraped Hmdb
This historic skyscraper courthouse, built over four years, stands as a testament to Miami's growth. Back in the mid-1920s, Miami was booming. To reflect this newfound prosperity and importance, Dade County needed a…
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Meyer–Kiser Building
· 12.4 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Right here stands a survivor, a silent witness to Miami's roaring twenties and devastating storms. The Meyer–Kiser Building, completed in 1925, was once a proud skyscraper, a symbol of Miami's ambition. But just a year…
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Olympia Theater (Miami)
· 12.5 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Pull over for a second and imagine Miami in the roaring twenties; this spot right here was the height of glamour. The Olympia Theater opened in 1926, designed by John Eberson. It wasn't just a building; it was a whole…
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Miami, FL
· 12.5 mi · Local history
Miami, named for the Mayaimi people who long inhabited these shores, owes its modern existence to a confluence of vision and circumstance. Julia Tuttle, recognizing the potential of the land, persuaded Henry Flagler to…
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Palm Cottage (Miami, Florida)
· 12.7 mi · Scraped Hmdb
You're passing by a piece of Miami history, the Palm Cottage, the last link to railroad giant Henry Flagler right here in the city. Back around 1897, when Flagler was building his opulent Royal Palm Hotel, he needed…
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Collins Waterfront Architectural District
· 12.7 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Get ready to time travel back to Miami's golden age, because this stretch of Collins Avenue is a living postcard from the mid-20th century! This district sprang to life in the late 1940s, 1950s, and 1960s, as Miami…
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Greystone Miami Beach
· 12.7 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Experience the glamour of Miami's Art Deco era right here. This is the Greystone Miami Beach, built in 1939. The Greystone was designed by Henry Hohauser, a renowned architect who made a major contribution to the Art…
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Lincoln Road
· 12.8 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Imagine a swamp transforming into a glamorous promenade! That's Lincoln Road's story. Carl Fisher, the man who helped develop Miami Beach, envisioned Lincoln Road as the 'Fifth Avenue of the South' in the 1920s. He…
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Douglas Entrance
· 12.8 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Pass through this grand entrance, once a gateway to the planned city of Coral Gables. It was intended to be more than just an entrance; it was a statement. In 1924, the Douglas Entrance, also known as La Puerta del Sol,…
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Miami Circle
· 12.9 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Imagine a civilization thriving here thousands of years ago, long before Miami's glittering skyline. This is the Miami Circle, a mysterious window into the lives of the Tequesta people. In 1998, while preparing for a…
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Miami Beach Architectural District
· 13.2 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Feast your eyes on a time capsule! You're entering the heart of Miami Beach's Architectural District, a stunning collection of Art Deco buildings that tell a vibrant story. This district, officially recognized in 1979,…
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New River Inn
· 13.2 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Step back in time at this 1905 inn, built by the area's first contractor, and imagine the early days of Fort Lauderdale. The New River Inn, located right here, was one of the first hotels in the area. It was built in…
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Stranahan House
· 13.4 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Pull over here for a minute. This is the Stranahan House, the oldest surviving building in Fort Lauderdale! It’s a tangible link to the city's very beginning.Frank Stranahan arrived in the area in 1893 to run a ferry…
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Casa Casuarina
· 13.5 mi · Scraped Hmdb
This opulent mansion is infamous as the site of Gianni Versace's murder, a shocking event that reverberated through the fashion world. On the morning of 1997, Gianni Versace was walking back to Casa Casuarina from News…
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Fort Lauderdale, FL
· 13.5 mi · Local history
Fort Lauderdale, a sun-kissed escape, owes its very existence to conflict. Named for Major William Lauderdale and the forts erected during the Seminole Wars, the city's history is etched in the landscape itself. Those…
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Biltmore Hotel - Coral Gables
· 13.8 mi · Historical Marker
A landmark 1926 Mediterranean Revival hotel in Coral Gables that served as a VA hospital after World War II and symbolizes Florida's 1920s land boom.
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Venetian Pool
· 14.1 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Ready for a swim in a piece of living history? The Venetian Pool in Coral Gables isn't just a place to cool off; it's a stunning architectural marvel with a fascinating past. Back in 1924, developer George Merrick, the…
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Joe's Stone Crab
· 14.2 mi
Joe Weiss started selling stone crab claws from a lunch counter on Miami Beach in 1913 after a Harvard ichthyologist told him the local crabs were edible. The claws are served cold with mustard sauce and hash browns. No…
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Miami Biltmore Hotel
· 14.5 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Get ready to glimpse into a world of old-school glamour! The Miami Biltmore Hotel has been a playground for the rich and famous since the Roaring Twenties. Designed by Schultze and Weaver, the Biltmore opened in 1926,…
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Miami Marine Stadium
· 14.9 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Imagine the roar of the crowds at this unique marine stadium, a mid-century modern marvel on Virginia Key. This was the first stadium in the U.S. built specifically for powerboat racing. Completed in 1963, the Miami…
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The Barnacle Historic State Park
· 15.5 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Imagine a time before Miami was a bustling metropolis; this very spot was the heart of a pioneering spirit. In 1891, Ralph Middleton Munroe, a yacht designer and one of Coconut Grove's founders, built his home here,…
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Bonnet House
· 15.5 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Imagine a lavish escape from the ordinary, a place where art and nature dance together. That's the Bonnet House, a unique landmark right here in Fort Lauderdale. In the 1920s, artist Frederic Clay Bartlett built this…
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First Coconut Grove Schoolhouse
· 15.6 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Ever wonder what it was like to learn in a tiny, one-room schoolhouse? That's exactly what kids in Coconut Grove did right here, starting in 1887. Charles Peacock, a true Coconut Grove pioneer, built this structure. Get…
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Marjory Stoneman Douglas House
· 16.4 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Right here, a woman lived who was as fierce and untamed as the Everglades she fought to protect. This is the Marjory Stoneman Douglas House. Marjory Stoneman Douglas, born in 1890, moved into this house in Miami in…
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Half Moon (shipwreck)
· 16.7 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Just offshore here lies the ghostly remains of a once-grand racing yacht, the Half Moon. Originally christened Germania, this impressive sailboat was built in 1908 in Germany. It was made of chrome-nickel steel. During…
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Arden "Doc" Thomas House
· 17.1 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Pull over here for a second – you're about to see the house that a local legend built. This is the former home of Arden "Doc" Thomas, who came to South Florida in the 1920s to open a drug store. He built this house in…
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Mai-Kai Restaurant
· 17.3 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Pull over and prepare to be transported! The Mai-Kai is a time capsule of mid-century Polynesian pop culture, one of the last 'Grand Polynesian Palaces of Tiki' still standing. Brothers Bob and Jack Thornton opened the…