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Barnacle State Historic Site

Category: Sightseeing + Tours

3485 Main Highway, Coconut Grove, FL 33135
305.448.9445

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Barnacle State Historic Site - Reviews from across the web

Barnacle State Historic Site | Museum/Attraction Review | Miami | Frommers.com - expert review
The former home of naval architect and early settler Ralph Middleton Munroe is now a museum in the heart of Coconut Grove. Its the oldest house in Miami and it rests on its original foundation, which sits on 5 acres of hardwo...
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Main Page - The Barnacle Historic State Park » Florida State Parks
This beautiful house with a whimsical name dates to a quieter time. The Barnacle, built in 1891, offers a glimpse of Old Florida during The Era of the Bay. Situated on the shore of Biscayne Bay, this was the home of Ralph Middleton Munroe, one of Coconut GroveĀ“s most charming and influential pionee...
floridastateparks.org

Florida State Parks - THE BARNACLE STATE HISTORIC SITE
Ralph Munroe's principal zest in life was designing yachts. Boats were a major form of transportation in the early days and yachting was a popular sport. Many South Florida pioneers commissioned Munroe to design their yachts. In 1887, a group of residents formed the Biscayne Bay Yacht Club. They ele...
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Coconut Grove Walking Tour Step 3: The Barnacle State Historic Site
At the end of the path is the payment box, where you can drop in your entrance fee of $1 per person (children under 6 are free). At the main house, you can sign up for the ranger-led tour, which is offered at 10 am, 11:30 am, 1 pm and 2:30 pm, and is limited to 10 visitors. This tour is the only way...
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The Barnacle State Historic Site - Walking Tour of Coconut Grove
The main house at The Barnacle State Historic Site was completed in 1891. It is the oldest house in Miami-Dade County still situated in its ori...
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Barnacle State Historic Site, Miami, FL : Reviews of Barnacle State Historic Site - Yahoo! Travel
Unlike many of South Florida's state parks, Barnacle is centrally located and easily accessible by automobile. Just off a main street in trendy Coconut Grove,...
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Barnacle State Historic Site - Metromix South Florida Leisure
The Barnacle, which got its name from the octagon-shaped central room, is a fascinating achievement. It started in 1891 as a single-story bungalow on stilts. It proved a comfortable year-round residence for Munroe's family. In 1908, deciding he needed more space, Munroe jacked up the Barnacle and bu...
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