Dadeland facts for kids
Dadeland is a busy area in Miami, Florida. It's like a small city within the larger Miami area. Dadeland is surrounded by suburbs like Kendall, Glenvar Heights, and Pinecrest. It's also where the Metrorail train line ends.
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How Dadeland Grew
Dadeland started to grow a lot in the 1960s. This was when the Palmetto Expressway was finished. Also, Dadeland Mall opened in 1960. It was the biggest shopping mall in the Miami area at that time.
As more people moved to south Florida after World War II, the area became very spread out. To help with travel, two more major roads were built. These were the Don Shula Expressway and the Snapper Creek Expressway. They were built between 1972 and 1980.
In 1984, the Miami Metrorail train system opened. This made it easier for people living in Dadeland to get to Downtown Miami. Because of this easy train access, many new homes and offices were built in Dadeland in the 1990s and 2000s. The area was specially planned to allow tall buildings.
Getting Around Dadeland
Dadeland is a hub for public transport. It has two Metrorail stations: Dadeland North and Dadeland South. These stations connect Dadeland to Downtown Miami and Miami International Airport.
Many Metrobus lines also start or end at Dadeland South station. You can take a bus from here to places like Homestead and Florida City. These buses use the South Miami-Dade Busway.
Metrorail Stations in Dadeland
- Dadeland North (located near SW 70th Avenue and U.S. 1)
- Dadeland South (located near Dadeland Boulevard and U.S. 1)
Businesses in Dadeland
The company Pollo Tropical has its main office in Dadeland. They moved their headquarters there in 1994.
Schools in Dadeland
Dadeland has several schools for students.
Public Elementary School
- Kenwood Elementary School, part of Miami-Dade County Public Schools.
Private Schools
- Gulliver Preparatory School
- Temple Beth AM Day School
- Cattoira Montessori School
Fun Places to Visit
Dadeland has many interesting places to explore:
- Dadeland Mall - a large shopping center.
- Downtown Dadeland - an area with shops, restaurants, and homes.
- Dadeland Station - another shopping area.
- Metropolis at Dadeland - a complex with living spaces and businesses.
Dadeland is also close to other neighborhoods:
