Explore this Florida city on foot to see historic mansions, characterised by their unique Spanish architecture, and marvel at one of the country's largest casinos.
Try your luck one of America's largest casinos or take a swing at golf at Miami Springs, a city known for its displays of Pueblo Revival architecture.
Miami Springs is one of Florida's oldest planned communities. During its construction, inspiration for its design was drawn from a style known as Pueblo Revival. This unique architecture was heralded by Spanish colonials and Indian Pueblo buildings, using stuccoed walls painted beige or brown.
One of the finest examples of this style is the Curtiss Maison. Add it to your itinerary its considered one of the city's most significant landmarks. Tour the mansion and learn about its first inhabitant, Glenn Curtiss, who founded Miami Springs. Stroll through the garden and enjoy natural vistas of tropical plants, lawns and ponds. This landmark is located on Curtiss Parkway, which hosts many historic sites.
Walk to the nearby Marine Corps Memorial, which preserves the memory of U.S. Marine Corps Captain Roy S. Geiger. Stop by the Miami Springs Historical Society museum at Circle Park to discover the aviation history of the region. Time your visit to coincide with the historical society’s annual bus tour. This narrated journey takes you past the city's significant homes, churches and bridges, which were built during the 1920s and 1930s. Tour details can be found on the society’s website.
Stay on Curtiss Parkway and find the Miami Springs Golf and Country Club. This beautiful public course hosted the Miami Open between 1925 and 1955.
Families will love Miami Spring’s array of recreational spaces. Take the kids to Prince Field with a picnic and watch them delight in its playground.
Those feeling lucky may enjoy a trip to the Foxwood Resort Casino, one of the largest resort casinos in North America.
The close proximity of Miami Spring's main attractions make getting around very simple. If you aren't up for walking, a free shuttle bus service has a route passing many major sights. The service runs on weekdays.
