While the suburbs of Miami are a great place to visit if you are looking for a spectacular nightlife complete with lots of tourists, dance clubs and gambling, the Village of Pinecrest has something slightly different to offer. Pinecrest is famous for its natural beauty, tranquil surroundings and peace of mind which essentially gets people to come back again and again. Located right on the edge of the State’s famous zoological park named Jungle Island this place has a number of features which should keep visitors to Pinecrest busy for a very long time.
Big Gardens
While there are quite a few attractions in this village it is the Pinecrest Gardens which steals the spotlight every time. The lush green plant life coupled with colorful birds and winding walkways makes this a must visit for everyone. This is a great place to stop by especially if you have just finished walking through admiring the beauty and variety of birds in Jungle Island. The gardens are considered some of the best in the United States owing to its unique and eye pleasing nature.
Popular community events
In addition to its beauty Pinecrest gardens is also the epicenter of a number of community events which includes music and theater throughout the year. This means that there is always something for you lookout for whenever you are in this village. Some of the most popular of community events are the Fine Arts and various holiday festivals which draw in probably thousands of tourist from around the United States and the world. However despite the fact that the majority of tourists are from neighboring communities this event is by no means boring. If there is a particular festival or community event you wish you attend you should check the community online calendar for details. These gardens are great regardless of whether you need to spend a few romantic days or if you are looking for some fun and learning this holiday season.
Jungle Island
A visit to Pinecrest without a visit to the famous Jungle Island is incomplete. It’s a huge zoo which boasts of lots of animals, birds and fun for the whole family. The beauty of this place is that it approaches the whole wild life thing with a hands-off approach. This is an especially great place to visit for anyone who is interested in Florida’s diverse animal species and plant life. In addition to lots of local plant and animal life there are also no-native animals in the Jungle as well, but with their emphasis on education you can expect to learn a lot by visiting this place.
Flagler Grove Park
In the past few years Pinecrest has taken an active and serious approach towards expanding its department relating to parks. This is probably due to the popularity of its existing parks and especially the interest it gets from local tourists. Flagler Grove Park is one of the newest additions by Pinecrest which is a great place to stop by if you are looking to spend the afternoon with your family picnicking. Here you can enjoy some really great fresh air and calm and cool surroundings. In addition you should also make it a point to visit other wonderful parks such as Veterans Wayside, Coral Pine and Suniland. Now even though they may not be as popular as Pinecrest Gardens they are immaculately maintained and worth a visit.
In addition to the many reasons mentioned above there are many more reasons to visit Pinecrest. The good thing about this village is that you do not need a huge budget to enjoy yourself as the tickets to many of these parks and attractions are fairly reasonable.
