YOUR Family Guide to Miami, Florida! ALL of the Coolest Things to See, Do, Eat, and Drink in The Magic City!

MIAMI, FLORIDA
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Miami, Florida is one of the world’s trendiest hot spots! World class beaches, museums, hotels, and dining can all be found here! Loads of art, street art, and cultural experiences await! Museums, zoos, and animal experiences are also unparalleled! Consider Miami for your family’s next action-packed adventure!

If you love National Parks, be sure to check out Homestead and Florida City for loads of other great family friendly attractions and dining while en route to South Florida’s THREE National Parks!


ATTRACTIONS

GREAT FOR KIDS!

Miami Children’s Museum

Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science


NATIONAL PARKS

Biscayne National Park

Big Cypress National Preserve (Ochopee, FL)

Everglades National Park (Homestead, FL)

Homestead Trolley to the National Parks (Homestead, FL)

All Florida National Parks


STATE PARKS

The Barnacle Historic State Park

Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park (Key Biscayne, FL)

All Florida State Parks

Florida State Park Junior Ranger Program


AMUSEMENT PARKS

Grapeland Water Park

Jungle Island


SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science


MUSEUMS, LIBRARIES, AND HISTORIC HOMES

Miami Children’s Museum

The Patricia & Phillip Frost Art Museum

Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science

Vizcaya Museum & Gardens

Coral Castle

Lowe Art Museum

Perez Art Museum Miami

The Wolfsonian

HistoryMiami Museum

Rubell Museum

Museum of Art and Design at MDC

Institute of Contemporary Art, Miami

Cubaocho Museum & Performing Arts Center

Gold Coast Railroad Museum

Coral Gables Museum (Coral Gables, FL)

Museum of Contemporary Art (North Miami, FL)

Jewish Museum of Florida (Miami Beach, FL)


HISTORIC LANDMARKS AND BUILDINGS

Freedom Tower

Miami Tower

Calle Ocho Walk of Fame

Cauley Square Historic Railroad Village

Venetian Pool (Coral Gables, FL)

Art Deco Historic District (Miami Beach, FL)

Art Deco Welcome Center at Miami Design Preservation League (Miami Beach, FL)

Cape Florida Lighthouse (Key Biscayne, FL)


PARKS, PLAYGROUNDS, GREENSPACES, AND BEACHES

City of Miami Parks (148)

Miami Dade Park and Marina Directory

Bayfront Park

Margaret Pace Park

Maximo Gomez Park (AKA Domino Park)

Tropical Park

South Beach

Virginia Key Beach Park

Maurice A. Ferre Park

Larry and Penny Thompson Park & Campground

Alice Wainwright Park (Coconut Grove, FL)

David T Kennedy Park (Coconut Grove, FL)

Peacock Park (Coconut Grove, FL)

Crandon Park Beach (Key Biscayne, FL)

Lummus Park (Miami Beach, FL)

Surfside Beach (Surfside, FL)

Bal Harbour Beach (Bal Harbour, FL)

Arch Creek Park and Nature Center (North Miami, FL)

Matheson Hammock Park (Coral Gables, FL)

Flamingo Park (Miami Beach, FL)

North Shore Open Space Park (Miami Beach, FL)

South Pointe Park and Pier (Miami Beach, FL)


SPORTING VENUES AND EVENTS

Homestead-Miami Speedway (Homestead, FL)

Mario Andretti Racing Experience at Homestead – Miami Speedway (Homestead, FL)


OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES AND ADVENTURES

Hobie Island Beach Park Windsurfer Beach

Miami Gliders

South Pointe Park and Pier (Miami Beach, FL)

Miami Beach Golf Club (Miami Beach, FL)


ZOOS AND ANIMAL EXPERIENCES

Zoo Miami

Miami Seaquarium

Jungle Island

Zoological Wildlife Foundation

Safari Edventure

Monkey Jungle

Pinto’s Farm

Everglades Alligator Farm (Homestead, FL)

Everglades Outpost (Homestead, FL)


BOTANICAL GARDENS AND NATURE CENTERS

The Kampong – National Tropical Botanical Garden

Fairchild Tropical Botanic Gardens (Coral Gables, FL)

Miami Beach Botanical Garden (Miami Beach, FL)

Pinecrest Gardens (Pinecrest, FL)

Arch Creek Park and Nature Center (North Miami, FL)

Fruit & Spice Park (Homestead, FL)

R. F. Orchids, Inc. (Homestead, FL)


PERFORMING ARTS

Cubaocho Museum & Performing Arts Center

Koubek Center at MDC

Tower Theater Miami at MDC

Jazz at Wolfson at MDC

Live Arts Miami at MDC

The Herbert and Nicole Wertheim Performing Arts Center

Miami City Ballet (Miami Beach, FL)

New World Symphony (Miami Beach, FL)

New World Center (Miami Beach, FL)

SoundScape Park (Miami Beach, FL)


CREATIVE AND CONTEMPORARY ARTS

Miami Beach Urban Studios

University of Miami Gallery


COLLEGE AND UNIVERSITY EXPERIENCES

University of Miami

Florida International University

Miami Dade College


FACTORY TOURS, PRODUCT EXPERIENCES, AND TASTINGS

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AGRICULTURAL EXPERIENCES

Phil’s Berry Farm

Pinto’s Farm

The Berry Farm

Knaus Berry Farm (Homestead, FL)

R. F. Orchids, Inc. (Homestead, FL)

Robert is Here Fruit Stand and Farm (Homestead, FL)

Redland Community Farm and Market (Homestead, FL)


SHOPPING AND ENTERTAINMENT DISTRICTS

Bayside Marketplace

Washington Avenue

Biscayne Boulevard

Brickell Avenue

Miami Beach Boardwalk

South Beach

Ocean Drive (South Beach / Miami Beach, FL)

Lincoln Road (Miami Beach, FL)

Collins Avenue (Miami Beach, FL)

Espanola Way (Miami Beach, FL)

Miracle Mile (Coral Gables, FL)

NEIGHBORHOODS OF MIAMI


INDOOR ENTERTAINMENT

Ninja Lounge


RELIGIOUS SITES, SHRINES, AND MONUMENTS

Ermita de la Caridad

Gesu Church


HISTORIC MEMORIALS AND CEMETERIES

Holocaust Memorial (Miami Beach, FL)


GROWN UP FUN!

Magic City Casino

Casino Miami and Jai Alai


SPECIAL EVENTS!

Miami Book Fair

Miami Film Festival

Festival of Bands

New Music Miami ISCM Festival (NMMF)

University of Miami Special Events


OTHER GREAT IDEAS!

Wynwood Walls (Street Art Installation)

Miami-Dade MetroMover


NEARBY CITES TO EXPLORE

Tamiami Trail

Venetian Islands

Miami Beach, FL

North Miami, FL

Bal Harbour, FL

Pinecrest, FL

Coconut Grove, FL

Coral Gables, FL

Hialeah, FL

Key Biscayne, FL

Surfside, FL

Homestead, FL

Florida City, FL

Fort Lauderdale, FL


PLANNING RESOURCES

MiamiandBeaches.com

Experience Coral Gables

Bal Harbour

Visit Florida: Miami

VisitFlorida.com


RECOMMENDED PRODUCTS

Read Around America: Florida Book List


SHOPPING

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DINING

LOCAL FLAVOR

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ASIAN CUISINE

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MEXICAN CUISINE

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LATIN CUISINE

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ITALIAN CUISINE

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OTHER GREAT MEAL IDEAS

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FRUITS, JUICES, BOWLS, & SHAKES

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VEGAN & VEGETARIAN FRIENDLY

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COFFEE SHOPS

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BUBBLE TEA

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SWEET TREATS

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LODGING

HOTELS / MOTELS

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CONDOS / APARTMENTS

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PRIVATE HOMES / CABINS

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BED & BREAKFASTS

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RV PARKS / CAMPGROUNDS

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OTHER IDEAS

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