Saturday, June 2, 2018

Historic Stops to add to your Beach Vacation


Are you headed to the beach this summer?  Here are a few great historic stops to enjoy in between bouts of swimming and sunbathing.



Vero Beach, Florida
Vero Beach is home to the Indian River Citrus Museum, a small but interesting exhibit about the famous citrus agribusiness that began in the area in the 1880s and continues to be important today. 

Key West, Florida
Visit the Key West Pirate Museum to enjoy the story of the golden age of piracy from 1690 to 1730.


Ocean Springs, Mississippi



St.  Augustine, Florida
You can explore Castillo de San Marcos in St.  Augustine and learn about Spanish occupation of Florida.

Miami, Florida
Enjoy a trip to the Wolfsonian Museum  to learn about design and architecture focusing from 1885 to 1945. 




Quintana Roo, Mexico
Explore earlier cultures with a visit to the ancient Mayan city of Tulum. The beautiful beaches along the Caribbean Sea in Quintana Roo have been enjoyed for centuries.
 

What is your favorite historic site to visit on a trip to the beach?

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