DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Florida

by Sasser, Michael; Schultz, Jonathan; DK Publishing

• ISBN13: 9780756615321
• ISBN10: 0756615321
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2006-03-20
• Publisher: DK Publishing, Inc.

Summary

Three-dimensional cutaway illustrations and floor plans of key landmarks complement these richly illustrated, fully updated travel handbooks that also include enhanced maps, street-by-street guides, background information on a host of popular sights, and an expanded traveler's survival guide providing tips on hotels, restaurants, local customs, transportation, medical services, museums, entertainment, and more.

Table of Contents

How to Use This Guide	p. 6
Introducting Florida
Discovering Florida	p. 10
Putting Florida on the Map	p. 12
A Portrait of Florida	p. 18
Florida Through the Year	p. 34
The History of Florida	p. 38
Miami Area by Area
Miami at a Glance	p. 56
Miami Beach	p. 58
Downtown and Little Havana	p. 70
Coral Gables and Coconut Grove	p. 78
Farther Afield	p. 88
Shopping in Miami	p. 94
Entertainment in Miami	p. 96
Miami Street Finder	p. 100
Florida Area by Area
Florida at a Glance	p. 108
The Gold and Treasure Coasts	p. 110
Orlando and the Space Coast	p. 138
The Northeast	p. 202
The Panhandle	p. 224
The Gulf Coast	p. 246
The Everglades and the Keys	p. 280
Travelers' Needs
Where to Stay	p. 306
Where to Eat	p. 332
Shopping in Florida	p. 358
Entertainment in Florida	p. 366
Sports and Outdoor Activities	p. 370
Weddings in Florida	p. 374
Survival Guide
Practical Information	p. 378
Travel Information	p. 386
General Index	p. 396
Acknowledgments	p. 414
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