The Barnacle Historic State Park
The oldest house in Miami to still be standing on its original site is "Barnacle," which was constructed in 1891 and named for the unusual shape of its roof. Ralph Middleton Munroe, one of the pioneers of Coconut Grove and the creator and first Commodore of the Biscayne Bay Yacht Club, resided at The Barnacle. It was planned as a one-story home with Biscayne Bay as its front yard. There were three verandas and a pulley-operated skylight that provide ventilation. Up until 1973, the Munroe family lived in the Barnacle. After that time, they sold the house and all of its contents to the state of Florida so that it might become a museum. The fact that this bayfront pioneer home and its grounds are now sadly wedged between two claustrophobic luxury condo projects only serves to highlight their pure beauty. You can take a tour of the house and its surroundings or attend one of the regularly planned outdoor concerts.
Between Abitare and The Cloister Townhomes, on the northbound side of Main Highway, is where the entry is located. Except for individuals with impairments, there is no parking accessible within the park itself. However, there is free street parking all across the neighborhood and a public parking lot right close to the Coconut Grove Playhouse.
Address: 3485 Main Hwy, Miami, FL 33133, United States
Phone: +1 305-442-6866
Rating: 4.5/5.0, 682 Google reviews
Website: https://www.floridastateparks.org/
