Pioneer Museum

When the Town of Homestead was incorporated on January 27, 1913, there wasn't a town hall where…read morecity officials could meet. The newly formed town decided to use Sistrunk Hall, a wooden building located just west of the 1911 Bank of Homestead. It became the first Homestead Town Hall but it burned down on September 7, 1916. After the fire the Town Council decided to build their own town hall. Miami architect Harold Hastings Mundy was hired to design the building. Mundy was born in 1878 in Ontario, Canada. He worked as the architect for the Dade County School district where he designed Coconut Grove Elementary School, Robert E. Lee Junior High School, and Miami Edison High School. John F. Umphrey who had built a number of buildings in the area was awarded the contract to build the town hall for $4,418.00, doors excluded. He completed the building in 90 days. The lower floor near the front of the building housed the city fire department, fire trucks and a hose-drying room. The rear area held the police station and jail cells. There were four jail cells for men while the jail cells for female prisoners were in a separate building located in back of the Town Hall. Municipal offices, the city's clerk office, mayor's office, and the city council chambers were on the second floor. A small one story addition to the south, at 41 N. Krome Ave., is now used as an entrance to the museum. It was added in 1924 as offices for the County Agricultural Agent and the Redland District Chamber of Commerce. The police and fire departments eventually moved out and the town hall was remodeled in 1956. The jail cells were removed and the bottom floor was turned into office space for the growing city government. The building served as the Town Hall for almost 60 years before it was deemed too small. In 1975, a new city hall designed by Edward M. Ghezzi , was built at 790 N. Homestead Boulevard. The new city hall dedication took place on November 23, 1975. The old town hall was used as a Senior Citizens Center and a State of Florida Department of Corrections, Bureau of Probation and Parole, office. In 1980, the town considered demolishing the building in order to make more room for parking. City council members Irving Peskoe and Ruth Campbell opposed the demolition. Through the efforts of Peskoe and Campbell, $61,000 was donated from members of the community and a State grant of $173,363 was obtained for the restoration of the building. Anyone who donate $250 or more was honored on an "Above and Beyond the Call" plaque mounted on the wall on the left side of the entrance to the Museum. The museum was founded in 1994 through the efforts of Ruth Campbell who had deep ties to Homestead. Her husband was Harold "Pete" Campbell, who was a grandson of Thomas Alexander Campbell, who Campbell Drive is named after. Ruth was a Homestead city councilperson and a vice-mayor. On November 7, 1997, the historic Homestead Town Hall was added to the U.S. National Register of Historic Places. After 23 years of serving on the town council Ruth retired in June of 2017. She passed away on May 7, 2019. The museum contains displays of historical artifacts, copies of photographs of early families and places, a library, and archives open to researchers. There are books by local historians for research and for sale. One of the most popular exhibit is the City of Homestead's original 1924 American LaFrance fire truck, which was restored by private citizens in Tampa Bay. The truck is now back home in it's original building. I love how this historic building was saved and repurposed into a history museum. If you are interested in the history of Homestead, the resources offered here are a great place to start. The museum is open Tuesday-Saturday, 1-5 p.m. Admission is free.

What a charming and quaint museum. Loved learning about Homestead's history. Certainly informative.read more

Homestead Firetruck

Front entrance sign

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Cybrarium

4.6

(9 reviews)

This library in Homestead is really nice. It's clean, well-kept, and my children genuinely enjoyed…read morespending time here. The staff are polite, helpful, and welcoming, which I really appreciated. That said, because it's a public library in the Florida City area, you do need to stay aware of your surroundings. There can be a mix of people coming in and out, including some individuals who may make you feel a bit uncomfortable at times. What concerned me most, though, was my experience with security. I went into the restroom to change and breastfeed my 6-month-old daughter, and the security guard repeatedly knocked on the door in a way that felt excessive and made me extremely uncomfortable. As a mother trying to care for my baby, that situation felt inappropriate and unsettling. Overall, the facility and staff are great, but I hope management addresses situations like this so families can feel fully safe and comfortable while visiting.

I visited the Cyberarium expecting a modern library experience. While it does offer tech perks like…read morelaptop access, I was really let down by the book selection--none of the six titles I was looking for were available. It feels more like a tech hub than a true library. Also, parking is a hassle. There's a paid garage, but the entrance to the Cyberarium is on the opposite end of the building, and there's no direct access from the garage to the library itself. Not very user-friendly, especially if you're carrying things or dealing with bad weather

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Miami Native Tours

(7 reviews)

30.5 mi

John was very very easy to work with and accommodating of us for our tour in Miami and the…read moreEverglades. He shared with us the very interesting Wynwood area with all the street art murals, which were amazing. He worked with us to customize our trip and did all of this for a very fair price. I would strongly recommend him.

My family and I have been to Miami before but had not truly been on a proper tour of the city. We…read morefound out about Miami Native Tours via Trip Advisor, and upon looking at John's website, we knew that he would be the right guy for the job. All I can say, and I'm sure my family would say the same, is what an AMAZING experience. Booking was easy, straightforward, and at a very reasonable price. Throughout the tour, we saw manatees and covered the backroads of Wynwood, with my family and I, at the end, being dropped off in South Point Park in South Beach for a wonderful sunset. John was an extremely informative guide, and I left the tour feeling like I could teach a college course about the history of Miami! 10/10 experience and just a great day

Perez Art Museum. Perez calls himself the Donald Trump of the tropics. Great place to end a tour!

My favorite church in Coconut Grove.

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Big Cypress National Preserve. You must go at least this far to see the best part of the Everglades.

Oakland Park Selfie Museum

(1 review)

53.8 mi

Amazing place! Owner was so kind and sweet. He stayed open later for us to come in. We just had to…read morecall ahead the day before and book an appointment. Will definitely come back!

From the owner: Oakland Park Selfie Museum is your one stop shop for photography, content creation, and fun. Come…read moredown for an hour at our fully equipped studio for a unique time and create selfie Magic!

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Seminole Theatre

4.9

(30 reviews)

This venue is exceptional!…read more I was invited by MAC, a local non-profit, to participate in the special screening of "A million miles away" in this Historic Theater. The venue reminded me of those intimate and welcoming venues we had back in the days. It is centrally located in downtown Homestead. You can't miss it. Its architecture will captivate you. If you have yet to walk inside, I recommend you do it. If is one of those places that hold history and should be experienced.

Early pioneers James Washington English and Henry Booker Sr. built the Seminole Theater in 1921 in…read moredowntown Homestead. The silent movie theater opened Nov. 26, 1921. On March 1940, the theater burned down after a fire started on the stage causing a complete loss of the building. The replacement theater was an Art Deco building designed by noted national theater architect Roy A. Benjamin. It is noted as being the only Art Deco building in downtown Homestead. After operating for almost 40 years the Seminole closed its doors in 1979 due to financial trouble. More trouble was in store for this theater when Hurricane Andrew in 1992 ripped off the roof and nearly destroyed the theater again. In 1993, unable to make the repairs, the owners donated the dilapidated structure to the city. Historic preservationists began working on it to bring it back. In May of 2014 Homestead voters passed a bond referendum to give 5 million dollars to renovate the theater and turn it into a cultural arts center. Another $550,000 was awarded by two state grants. With the infusion of funds, a restored Seminole Theater was able to open on December 12, 2015 for a Grand Opening Gala, "A Night on Broadway." I love when a historic building is saved and repurposed for the arts. Especially when it is as gorgeous as this one. As I went by people were lining up for an evening performance. It is wonderful that dedicated preservationists were able to save this theater for people to enjoy today.

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End to End Gallery

3.7

(3 reviews)

40.9 mi

end to end is a serious gallery with blue chip art . the…read moreowner jeremiah will bend over to help you build a fine art collection or help you to sell part of your collection. i did not know they offer custom framing, installing and shipping of art. one stop one shop

Great atmosphere and Not only art!!!! They have a good amount of Key CGC comics for sale in there…read moreat market value. So may want to check here before trying to buy online.

End To End Gallery at Red Dot Miami 2025 Booth 301

Andy Warhol, Keith Haring, Kenny Scharf, Nelson De La Nuez, Mr. Brainwash & More all readily available purchase @ EndtoEndGallery.com

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Whimsical Warriors & Dream Chasers On View May 18, 2024 - June 08, 2024 Shop the Collection @ EndtoEndGallery.com

Frames To Go Art & More

REALLY AMAZING SERVICE!!!! They framed my painting in a really short time, so beautiful and really…read moregood price! Details and attention amazing! Thank you!!

Look no further! Andy is professional, knowledgeable and my art was framed beautifully and…read morequickly. They have a vast selection of frames to choose from and all high quality. Will definitely be using their services again in the future.

Pictures framed by Andy.....such detail. Incredible!

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Islamorada Art Gallery By Pasta

(6 reviews)

38.7 mi

what a delight meeting Pasta and exploring his gallery. we are excited to hang out new original…read morepiece. Pasta's creativity comes out in every piece of work he paints

Love finding awesome little gems while out exploring new areas. I've always had a soft spot for…read morebeautiful artwork so while Ben was finishing up his local craft beers next door, I wandered over to this amazing gallery. The work was just so beautiful with perfect vibrant colors. I could tell they are loved by the locals as while I was there viewing, there was a couple that the owner's wife was speaking to and I could overhear that they were there to get another piece. This is the type of unique Florida artwork that I will want once I get the space for it because though it says Florida, it is just not like all the other typical painting or designs you see. And damn... I'll have to make another trip down to pick them out! :)

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D & D Art

4.7

(11 reviews)

26.8 mi

A very cool little artsy gift shop in the heart of Little Havana, Miami, FL. Almost everything is…read morehandmade by local artist. The wire rings, wood necklaces, and impressionistic paintings of old Cuba were very impressive. I almost bought one of the small canvases that were only $80. This is definitely a shop to stop at while visiting.

I randomly stopped by here as a friend and I explored Little Havana. It was so nice to see a…read moresmaller, more quaint art store with local pieces, from earrings to magnets, and very affordable prices! The staff was super friendly and made us feel very welcomed. We ended up getting a few gifts and not spending a fortune. I will definitely come back!

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Vuon Trai Cay Miami

4.6

(18 reviews)

12.4 mi

This place is a hidden gem. OMG! I was surrounded by delicious fruits just dangling all over. If…read moreyou like fresh Longan and mango and you wish to see them on the tree and be able to pick them yourself this is the place! I called prior to arrival which you MUST do. The owner answered my call within 2 ring. She spoke English that I understood well and she was friendly and helpful. I forgot her name but both she and her husband came out to greet us and a couple other families. She pointed us to some buckets with wheels and gave us a cutter. She will also weigh the fruits for you. She is very fair with her prices. It's easy to get carried away and pick 20-30lbs of fruits but for just the 2 of us, we hauled out 13lbs of Longan. Yippee!! There's other fruits too such as bananas, sugar apples, jackfruit, mango, milk fruit but sadly they weren't ready yet. They do allow you to walk around on your own and take photos which was a lot of fun if it hadn't been so hot & humid. Do bring plenty of water. Maybe a bottle of spray water if you have it. Leave your purse in the car so you can be hands free. Spray some mosquito spray and sun screen if you aren't used to Florida weather. Otherwise have fun!!

Great place to visit! Good tropical fruits. It's easy to get there. Summer months and hurricane…read moreseason are the best time when some of those fruits are in season.

Hubby found the jackfruits

I'm in longans heaven

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Ly Edwina Farm

(3 reviews)

3.4 mi

Call before going. Great service! The couple knows what they're doing and are great at educating…read morevisitors about the variety of fruits they grow. Definitely recommended. Located in Homestead, FL.

Thank you, Anh Tam and Chi Leena, for the great experience. What an enjoyable visit. I brought my…read morefamily from California, along with my sister and my brother-in-law from Washington, to enjoy the local exotic fruits. Anh Tam and Chi Leena were extremely friendly and patient as we walked around the 10-acre farm, picking star apples (vu sua), mangoes (xoai), guava (oi), longan (nhan), and sapote (sobucha). It was an experience my wife had been waiting for a few years. Well worth the trip.

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Regal Southland Mall

3.2

(89 reviews)

10.7 mi

I like this movie theater. It's located in Cutler Ridge…read moremall..or excuse me, now known as Southland mall. It's behind the LA Fitness gym located by BWW. There are poster displays showcasing the "now playing" and "coming soon" movies. There are ticket discounts for seniors and matinees and students. Been her at least 3 or 4 times for different movies. Ticketing is the same as any theater, pay at the front. Once inside you have your concession stand filled with lots of goodies. You can now purchase full meals instead of old school snacks like popcorn, nachos, and hot dogs. You can get burgers, chicken sandwiches, loaded fries, mozzarella sticks , and so much more. They even sell beer and wine now..WTF?!! Prices have gone up as a purchase of just a damn hot dog and soda is around $10. My suggestion is eat before you come or be prepared to come out your pockets for some greasy snacks. Yeah you know sometimes a movie is just better with buttery popcorn and a cool drink, LOL. Once inside the actual theater there were plenty of comfy seating. They were spacious and rocked back and forth and equipped with a drink holder that fit every size. We chose the standard screen so there was no surround sound but trust me the sound and picture were on point. Nevertheless I've always enjoyed all the movies I've seen here. And being that it's in the mall you can kill time if you arrive to early and walk around to shop or go grab some food with the surrounding restaurants or food court in the mall.

I ordered on the mobile app days in advance and selected start my order at 7:58pm. The staff took…read morevarious in line orders and did not acknowledge me while I stand at the mobile order stand. Finally a staff member comes over and ask if I have a mobile order and what is it. He looks it up. After he slowly gets me my order and I provide various corrections, he states the hot food can be picked up at the other end. By 8:35pm I still don't have my order completed. I ask if there is a manager, I'm told there are two. One is the guy that was serving me. I asked about the timing on my order the manager said he doesn't track that because he isn't the kitchen manager. I ask for a refund and he comes out with food...while waiting for my delayed order to be addressed and another family is in line requesting ticket refunds because the sound went out in their movie. Otherwise the kiddos had a great time watching Michael and on Tuesdays the tickets are $6.99, so that is a plus.

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EVO Homestead

3.4

(77 reviews)

I went to go see Superman! James Gunn's Superman. On a Thursday, the day before opening to the…read moreentire world! 7-10-2025. In IMAX, at 7pm. The theater was not too crowded or busy. It was really nice! The movie was very good, a definite hit! I would give it a solid B+. I just love Superman! DC comics. The EVO Homestead theater is huge! They even have a parking garage! They have games, snacks, restaurant, 15+ boiling alley, a fully stocked bar! The seating, chairs is amazing! It's reclining! Comfortable seatings, friendly service, excellent food, super good movie! All in all, we had a successful experience!

I visited this place two times, first time was to watch a movie , before watching the movie we did…read morehave a few cocktails at the bar. The MAIN reason why this place is even getting a 2-star is because of the service and attentiveness the bartender gave us. Other than that , this place is absolute garbage. Unfortunately ,this is the only theater near me in homestead with somewhat of an arcade section, and well I will tell you, also garbage. Do not even dare spend your money. The friend I was with decided to buy some credits to use to play games , and I'd say only 4 machines worked. She spent $50 on getting game credit, and how sad to know we couldn't enjoy the arcade more than 10 minutes. For someone who works in hospitality , this place needs to get it together .The managers here and ownership should be extremely embarrassed to work/own here. The entire place is a disaster , not clean at all. Be better and do better, I don't see this place lasting at all. Best of luck

Crumbs and paper in cup holder. Obviously my spot was not cleaned after previous movie.

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Paradise Farms

4.0

(10 reviews)

2.3 mi

Amazing food!!! Amazing staff. It was so great talking to the owner Joe, and his family. They take…read moregreat pride in what they do.

This Foundation has horrible customer service. My group purchased tickets to their April event…read morewhich was cancelled due to weather. They emailed us that they automatically moved us to the next months event, which we were unable to make. Multiple attempts to reach out to reschedule went unreturned and we most our $$. Unless you are totally flexible and you could care less if you ever see that $$ again, Id advise not booking with them. For the $$ you pay for these tickets, they should be able to afford customer service. Don't recommend.