Historic Virginia Key Beach Park, located in Biscayne Bay, boasts a one-mile shoreline with swaying palm trees, a nature walk, and a vintage carousel looking out to the ocean. There is also the Biscayne Virginia Rickenbacker Central, a miniature train for a fun excursion. Along with picnic tables, pavilions, and barbecue areas, there are six beach cabanas for rental, providing a throwback to Old Miami.
Active types like to take to the biking trails of Historic Virginia Key Beach Park. There is a trail for every experience level, including mountain bike-style riding at the northern end of the key, flat trails, and advanced terrain with elevation changes.
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Historic Virginia Key Beach Park highlights
Historic Virginia Key Beach Park offers natural splendor and a storied past on a barrier island minutes from Downtown Miami. Early beginnings date to 1896 with the formation of Miami. In the years following, segregation in the South was a reality. Virginia Key Beach was one of the few unofficial exceptions, allowing black patrons.
The park was added to the National Register of Historic places in 2002. Today, Historic Virginia Key Beach Park is thriving and open to all communities. Locals, visitors, families, and couples head here to enjoy an array of activities.
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Good to know when visiting Historic Virginia Key Beach Park
Not only is Historic Virginia Key Beach rich in beauty with the largest mangrove forest in Florida, but it also has a rich cultural heritage. There is even an official holiday to celebrate, with August being the Official Historic Virginia Key Beach Park Day. However, travelers will find this destination great to visit any time of the year. The park also offers convenient amenities, including a landmark renovated bathhouse, concession stands, and bike and kayak rentals. Getting to Historic Virginia Key Beach Park is easy and accessible from the Rickenbacker Causeway.
The park also offers convenient amenities, including a landmark renovated bathhouse, concession stands, and bike and kayak rentals. Getting to Historic Virginia Key Beach Park is easy and accessible from the Rickenbacker Causeway.
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Historic Virginia Key Beach Park
Location: 4030 Virginia Beach Dr, Miami, FL 33149, USA
Open: November-March: Daily from 8:15 am to 5 p.m., April-October: Daily from 9:15 am to 6 pm
Phone: +1 305-960-4600
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