FLORIDA PLACES AND DESTINATIONS - MIAMI LAKES

Miami Lakes, Florida

True to its name, some 23 lakes are nestled within neighborhoods in Miami Lakes. With its curving tree-lined streets, It is one of the most beautiful residential areas in South Florida.

Miami Lakes’ top attractions are Dolphin Stadium, Calder Race Course, Sawgrass Mills Mall, Westland Mall and several golf courses.

One of Miami Lakes’ most popular hotels is the Don Shula Hotel with its 18-hole golf course and shopping village. It was founded by NFL player Don Shula in 1970 when he became head coach of the Miami Dolphins Football Team. Shula's Steak House, the first steak house founded by Don Shula is at Don Shula's Golf Club in Miami Lakes.




Beautifully located (downtown Miami is 15 miles away, Fort Lauderdale 20 miles, Key Biscayne 22 miles), the Everglades is 30 miles northeast of Miami Lakes.





 

 




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