Homestead Rodeo, Rodeo events, parade, food, and arts and crafts the latter part of January.
Key West, Discover a city
where real estate titles date back to the Kings of Spain. Stroll the palm-lined streets and discover gingerbread
mansions, tin-roofed conch houses, the John Audubon House and Ernest Hemingway's home. Walk in the footsteps of
Thomas Edison, Lou Gehrig, Harry Truman, and Tennessee Williams.
Coral Castle, A structure like no other hand built by Edward Leedskalnin. The structure
was made of coral and other megalithic stones. Much of the stones weighed more than a ton, so it is amazing that
this was built using common tools. What is more amazing was that he built the Coral Castle as a monument to his
love, who spurned him one day before they were to marry.
Monkey
Jungle, A total of 30 species of primates are represented at MONKEY JUNGLE including gibbons, guenons,
spider monkeys and colobus. The Golden Lion Tamarin is native to the Brazilian jungle.
Homestead-Miami Speedway , An auto racing
track constructed in 1993 after Hurricane Andrew destroyed much of Homestead Florida. it hosts the final races
of the NASCAR/Nextel Cup (Ford 400), the Busch Racing Series (Ford 300), and the Craftsman Truck Series (Ford
200).
Everglades National Park
, The Everglades' main visitor center lies outside the park's entrance gate and provides a thorough and
state-of-the-art examination of 'Glades critters and the factors that influence them. One exhibit that kids like
identifies the calls of cricket frogs, limpkins, and other noisy park residents.
LOCAL ATTRACTIONS
Cauley
Square Historic Village and Shopping Center, is a Nostalgic Village that offers a Glimpse of Old South
Florida at its best. Spend the day or a lazy afternoon shopping and casually strolling through the shaded
garden paths. You will be delighted with the quaint cottages restored into a Labyrinth of antique and
specialty shops, featuring the most unique items to delight the discerning shopper. The beautiful gardens of
Cauley Square Historic Village and Shops offer the best in antique shopping in the area.
Other
Area Attractions, Restaurants and Shopping:
