Overview: The David Davis Mansion, owned by the state of Illinois and operated by a nonprofit, serves as both a museum and event venue. The mansion includes a caretaker’s apartment to ensure ongoing preservation. It is a National Historic Landmark. Parking Challenges: With limited on-site parking, the mansion coordinates with local businesses to provide parking options for visitors during larger
Overview: Vizcaya is a historic estate on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places, owned by Miami-Dade County and operated by a nonprofit organization. It serves as a museum and cultural center, hosting numerous public events, educational programs, and cultural activities. The estate includes a resident caretaker who oversees the property’s maintenance and security. Parking Challenges: Located in a busy
Overview: Casa del Herrero, the “House of the Blacksmith,” is now a historic house museum and garden, stewarded by a 501c3 nonprofit organization dedicated to its preservation and availability to the visiting public. It is included on the National Register of Historic Places and maintains National Historic Landmark status. Parking Challenges: Parking is very limited. Guests are permitted to park
