Things to Do in Miami, Florida
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Everglades National Park at Homestead
Miami, Florida
If you want to see what Florida was like before it was developed you need to see the Everglades. The 1.5 million-acre River of Grass has two entrances near...
Park
Hiking
Bill Baggs State Park
Miami, Florida
There are no shortages of beaches in Miami, but if you want one that feels like you've been transported back in time, head for the 1.2 miles of beach at...
Park
MetroZoo
Miami, Florida
Thousands of specimens and over 300 developed acres make this zoo the top family attraction that it is. But what really excites kids is the fact that the animals aren't...
Zoo
Jungle Island
Miami, Florida
Formerly known as "Parrot Jungle," the venue's renovation and shift to a more expansive jungle theme makes this more an aviary and zoo rather than the oddball attraction it's long...
Zoo
Biscayne National Park
Miami, Florida
Everyone's heard of the Everglades, but many Miami visitors don't know the area is home to a second national park -- a shame, since the underwater Biscayne Park is a marine...
Park
Snorkeling
Scuba Diving
Hiking
Fairchild Tropical Gardens
Miami, Florida
Most kids might not appreciate the hundreds of palm tree varieties or internationally renowned cycad specimens, but they will delight in running around (yes, they let kids run, lay on...
Garden
Train
Gold Coast Railroad Museum
Miami, Florida
Choo-choo fanatics will adore this authentic train museum. In addition to watching elaborate model railroads zoom around their tracks, kids get to climb into the Ferdinand Magellan, the armor...
History Museum
Special Collection
Train
Miami Seaquarium
Miami, Florida
This '60s-era, 35-acre marine world still draws applause from kids who are intrigued by the elaborate shows, which include a sea lion performing a goofy comedy routine and...
Aquarium
Miami Museum of Science and Space Transit Planetarium
Miami, Florida
While it's waiting for the funds to build a new, elaborate building, the museum has beefed up its offerings with films in its 60-foot planetarium, audience participation shows about...
Science & Nature Museum
Bayside Marketplace
Miami, Florida
Rather than go to an indoor mall, your family can spend a few hours souvenir-hunting while enjoying the waterfront view. The open-air Bayside Marketplace features everything from chains...
Live Music Venue
Shopping Mall
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