Best History Museum in Sunny Isles Beach

"South Florida – a land of escaped slaves, guerrilla Native Americans, gangsters, land grabbers, pirates, tourists, drug dealers and alligators – has a special history, and it takes a special kind of museum to capture that narrative. This highly recommended place, located in the Miami-Dade Cultural Center, does just that, weaving together the stories of the region’s successive waves of population, from Native Americans to Nicaraguans."

"HistoryMiami Museum, formerly known as the Historical Museum of Southern Florida, was founded in 1940 and is the largest history museum in the state of Florida. The museum offers the community, its residents and visitors meaningful ways to connect with the rich past as well as the ever-evolving future of the region and its diverse inhabitants."

"A shrine to renowned swimmers and water polo players, the International Swimming Hall of Fame features a collection of memorabilia and Olympic Gold medals of famous swimmers. Anyone with even a passing interest in watersports will love learning about swimming from this official repository for aquatic history. Today, it aims to be a focal point for recording and sharing the history of aquatics and promoting swimming as the essential life skill it is."

"This fascinating museum located conveniently off A1A and just steps from the beach, will appeal to the champion swimmer in everyone. The International Swimming Hall of Fame highlights the achievements of notable swimmers and contains aquatic artifacts dating to the 15th century. Computerized exhibits let you pretend you are an Olympic swimmer, diver, or judge."

"If you love to swim, it’s not all the difficult to figure out what to do in Florida. Surrounded by all this water and warm temperatures, you might get more swimming done in a weekend than you have in the last year or so. You should come to the International Swimming Hall of Fame Museum if swimming is something that really excites and delights you."

"Fort Lauderdale has a rich history which may be overshadowed by the more modern an sophisticated metro area that it has become. Old Fort Lauderdale Village and Museum chronicles the city's history from the early Seminole era to World War II. It also offers information about the city's historic district and a chronology of its development. Other exhibits feature scale models of historic structures, including a recreation of a Seminole village complete with arts and crafts."

"The building opened in 1925 and became a US National Historic Landmark in 2008.* It’s an impressive landmark. It first started as headquarters for the newspaper Miami News. It now is a contemporary art museum."

"Though it may seem out of place in such a swanky and exclusive setting, the Holocaust Memorial on Meridian Avenue in South Beach is a poignant attraction that’s free to visit and worth a look when you’re in the area. Miami is home to a sizeable Jewish population, and the memorial was the brainchild of a small group of local Holocaust survivors in the mid-’80s. The memorial has been open to the public since 1990, and the site includes a memorial wall and a pleasant garden that’s conducive to quiet contemplation."

"Picture it: You and your crew with an ice cold bottle of Perrier Jouët and an unlimited premium select bar ringing in... This bar is located on the 25th-floor of Dalmar hotel, and it provides an expansive list of homemade cocktails. Half outside and half inside, its indoor lounge and patio bar also offers a tasteful blend of city and ocean views."

"299 North Federal Highway (rooftop of The Dalmar), Fort Lauderdale FL; sparrowbar.com:  @SparrowRooftop. Sparrow Lounge and Patio Hours:  Thursday – Saturday, from 5pm to 2am"

"Like most first-flight cities, Fort Lauderdale houses a dynamic arts center. Initial-run Broadway productions, touring shows and favorites from London’s West End all visit Broward Center for the Performing Arts. Sample brilliant works from theater, opera and critically acclaimed productions of Miami Ballet, a participating partner."

"Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts serves up first-rate theater and other live performances. Located in the center of the city and easily accessible through public transportation, you and your party are sure to be impressed with the quality of the shows at the state-of-the-art performance venue, which serves as home to The Florida Grand Opera and Miami City Ballet, as well as a home away from home to the Cleveland Orchestra and various touring Broadway productions. Check out their online calendar and book your group's tickets today!"

"Description: Set in the heart of downtown Miami and designed by world-renowned architect Cesar Pelli, the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County is one of the world’s leading performing arts organizations and venues. Since opening in 2006, the Arsht Center, a 501C3 non-profit organization, has emerged as a leader in presenting innovative programming that mirrors South Florida’s diversity as well as a catalyst for billions of dollars in new development in the downtown area."

"Source: Photo by Wikimedia Commons user Ebyabe used under CC BY-SA 3.0. The Adrienne Arsht Center is a performing arts center in Miami, which ranks among the largest performing arts centers in the United States. It is undoubtedly one of the best romantic places in Miami owing to the number and quality of entertainment events that happen at the center."

"Bombay Darbar is purposely made to emulate a trendy South Beach nightclub and offers artfully presented food and drinks. It sits on a retro and colorful concept, that would perfectly set the right ambiance for an exquisite dinner."

"First up, we have the top-rated French restaurant, Cote Gourmet starting off our list. This sophisticated and luxurious French restaurant is definitely one of the restaurants that you should visit here in the city. Here, you are offered a world-class menu filled with lunch, brunch, and dinner options."

"With four stars out of 313 reviews on Yelp, this joint has proven to be a local favorite for those looking to indulge. Get ready for Lasagnette Angelo, fresh pasta layers, Bolognese sauce, béchamel and mozzarella; porcini mushrooms served with fresh tomato sauce, basil and truffle cremolata; and grilled jumbo prawns served with arugula and tomato salad."

"Our waiter, Sandro, was a lot of fun and helped us pick good food. He made great wine suggestions as well. They paired very will with …"