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<br />- <br /> <br />......Ju~1I10, IIVI;)\:U<.l\,.1\. IIUllIg. iUIU I\IU-IlIt:1l1l1Y al.:ll\'lllt:SJllSl norm or !VIHllTIl <br /> <br />Page :2 ot t <br /> <br /> <br />Horseback riding at the Arch Creek Park <br /> <br />In it's heyday in the '60s and '70s, Sunny Isles Beach was a pedestrian-friendly seaside strip of two-story snow bird <br />motels with Vegas-themed names like Tangiers, Golden Nugget, and the Dunes. While wealthy visitors tlocked to the <br />Fontainebleau Resort. seasonal travelers favored the more casual and affordable kitchenettes along this 40-block stretch <br />of North Miami Beach. In recent years. the kitschy motels and Woltle Cohen's Rascal House have disappeared as city <br />fathers worked to transform the landscape into towering resorts and condos sporting nameplates like the Trump. .. <br />International. The retro Miami Beach vibe is history. <br /> <br />This race to capture moneyed resort clientele leaves the sidewalks along Collins A venue rather daunting and austere. <br />The brand new high-tech properties make it possible to remain on site for the duration of your holiday enjoying room <br />service. spa treatments. and pricey drinks by the pool. While a totally pampering oasis is awfully tempting. if you are <br />traveling with your kids and want to t1nd fun activities away from the commercial strip. here are a few spots to help <br />you get back to nature and discover Florida. <br /> <br />Arch Creek Park (1725 NE J 35 Street. North Miami): Just 10 minutes southwest of Sunny Isles, the Enchanted.Forest <br />Elaine Gorden Park is a perfect spot for animal adventures on foot or on horseback. A 22-acre oasis with paved <br />walking trails and a tot-lot playground. the highlight of your visit will be spotting giant iguanas warming in the sun and <br />riding ponies through the oak hammocks of this Florida State historical preserve. Park guides offer eco-tours and <br />special spooky ghost tOllrs by reservation at 305-944-6111. <br /> <br />~Cl River State Park (3~(}O NE /631''' Street. Sunny Isles): Florida's largest urban park is just tive minutes west of <br />Sun1ly Isles and offt:rs miles of otf-road bike trails. kayaking through the mangroves. and 1..200 square feet of tranquil <br /> <br />hup:1 II oeals. oyster. eo m/ka yuki ng -horse bae k -rid i ng -and - k id - frit:ndl y -ae ti v i ties-j ust - north -0 f- III iami - 2 5 92/ <br /> <br />3/17/2010 <br />