Miami has gone through a long and varied history from its initial founding to its current status as a playground for travelers from around the world. Miami is famous for many things, but here are 7 things you don't know about Miami.

1. Miami is the only major city in the USA that is bordered by two different National Parks (Everglades National Park to the west and Biscayne National Park to the east).

2. In terms of national or ethnic origin, as of the 2000 census a little over 34% of the Miami population declared themselves as of Cuban origin.

3. Julia Tuttle founded the city of Miami, this makes Miami the only major city in the United States to be founded by a female.

4. The tallest skyscraper in Miami is the 789 foot tall Four Seasons Hotel & Tower.

5. The Florida Marlins, who play their games in nearby Dolphin Stadium, won two world series titles in their first 11 years of existence.

6. The city of Miami has the smallest land area of any major American city with a metro area of two and a half million people.

7. Though the area is home to the Miami Dolphins of the NFL, the Florida Marlins of Major League Baseball, the Florida Panthers of the NHL, and the Miami Heat of the NBA, only the Heat play their games within Miami's city limits.

With its incredible location and tons of featured attractions, Miami will continue to be the destination of choice for discriminating travelers. Miami rarely disappoints on the promise of fun and excitement.