Stiltsville
'Crawfish' Eddie Walker built the first shack on stilts on the flats south of Cape Florida in 1933, selling bait and beer; clubs and families followed. Seven buildings were placed in a trust in 2003. Today: Seven stilt houses inside Biscayne National Park.
| Dates | Since 1933 |
|---|---|
| Where | Biscayne Bay |
| Now | Seven stilt houses inside Biscayne National Park |
Visiting
Only by boat; you can see the houses from the water. Check Biscayne National Park for access.
Close by
- Cape Florida Lightstanding, about 35 min on foot
- Miami Seaquariumgone, about 27 min by car or taxi
- Miami Marine Stadiumstanding, about 31 min by car or taxi
- Miami City Hall (Pan Am Dinner Key terminal)standing, about 32 min by car or taxi
Sources: en.wikipedia.org, nps.gov.