The oldest house in Miami on its original site is the Barnacle (3485 Main Hwy., Coconut Grove; 305-448-9445), built in 1891 by Commodore Ralph Munroe, pioneer of Coconut Grove. Another historic home is the Coral Gables Merrick House (907 Coral Way, 305-460-5361), restored to the 1920s period and filled with Merrick family's art, furniture and personal treasures.

A look at what could be found inside Miami homes in the first half of the 20th century can be found in the Wolfsonian (1001 Washington Ave., Miami Beach, 305-531-1001). Housing the Mitchell Wolfson Jr. Collection of Decorative and Propaganda Arts, its exhibitions of art deco objects, furniture, propaganda and advertising posters provide a fascinating look at modernism and its social effects in Florida and the rest of the world. Before or after the museum, enjoy a meal at the legendary Joe's Stone Crab (11 Washington Ave., Miami Beach; 305-673-0365) or Astor Place (956 Washington Ave., Miami Beach; 305-672-7217) in the art deco Hotel Astor. An excellent choice for a casual lunch in the area is Joe Allen (1787 Purdy Ave., Miami Beach; 305-531-7007).

Paying tribute to transportation is the Gold Coast Railroad Museum (12450 S.W. 152nd St., Miami; 305-233-5197), home to more than 30 pieces of historic railroad equipment, including the Ferdinand Magellan, the private railroad car built for Franklin Roosevelt.

In Homestead, the Redland Historic District (S.W. Redland Rd. and 248th St.) was settled in the early 1900s. Named for the color of its soil, by 1912 it was the home of several churches, a school, a small store and the Pioneer Guild Hall.

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