Recommended tour: Little Havana Walking Tour. Encompassing mangrove forests, salt marshes, a coastal dune island, coastal tropical hardwood rockland hammocks and endangered pine habitats, this acre Deering Estate at Cutler property has it all. Also home to the Richard cottages c which served as a hotel, the Deering Estate hosts other historical buildings of importance dating from to and an Indian burial ground circa Visitors are welcome to stroll through the stunning grounds, explore the houses or simply relax and soak up the surroundings.
With its many interactive exhibits and a large number of hands-on displays the Miami Science museum offers a truly immersive experience encompassing a wide range of scientific fields including physics, biology and chemistry. Established in , the museum has grown significantly and has expanded its space considerably throughout the years. The Museum exhibits regularly change offering fresh themes and displays to a 2nd 3rd or 4th visit is never too much. As well as walking trails and boardwalks to for wildlife viewing, one of the most exciting way to see the everglades is aboard a high speed airboat.
Taking visitors deep into the marshes and streams, the airboat tour is guaranteed to entertain and is the best way to see alligators. Built in with a the important role of an immigration-processing center for the many hundreds of thousands of Cuban refugees that were arriving, today freedom tower stands as a tribute to Cuban immigration and proudly stands out as one of the most striking and oldest skyscrapers in southern eastern United states.
With daily shows displaying dolphins, killer whales and other ocean mammals, the aquarium will delight any visitor. Still not satisfied? With a Capacity of 19, people, the building opened in and had proudly been awarded the Leed Green Building Certification for being a super energy efficient building. Located on the east side of Biscayne Boulevard, Bayfront park was refurbished and given a fresh new look in the s. Running along the Oceanfront of Miami Beach and passing by the iconic sands of south beach, Ocean Drive is a popular tourist destination night and day and offers a great opportunity for those with a special interest in the unique skyline and scenes Miami has to offer.
Renowned for being the most popular section of Miami beach, in the summer the beach is packed with locals and visitors from around the world but in the winter months the area becomes more of a chilled out area and is a great place to take a stroll whilst admiring the art deco buildings that provide a backdrop for the beach.
Appealing to the imaginations and curiosity of youngsters the exhibits are interactive and revolve around themes such as cultures around the world and art. Famous carriages include the one that once carried Roosevelt, Truman and Reagan. Also at the museum is an impressive and detailed model railway that is worth admiring.
There are also some wooden toy train sets for children who will inevitably be inspired to play with trains after looking around the museum. Source: wikipedia. South of Miami Beach and across the Rickenbacker Causeway you will find Key Biscayne, a beautiful but small area with stunning beaches and fantastic park areas.
Crandon Park is probably the most visited park in the area and for good reason. The reef here means that the swimming conditions are ideal. One of the unique features is the electronically controlled Pepper Fountain. Other highlights include the Challenger Memorial , commemorating the crew of the Challenger spacecraft; the Light Tower , an amphitheater used for musical performances of all kinds; and a children's playground.
Locals often come here just to run or walk on the paved trails. Zoo Miami. Zoo Miami houses more than 3, wild animals, including 40 endangered species. Unlike many traditional zoos, animals here are grouped with other species they would normally co-exist with peacefully in the wild, and kept in settings similar to their natural habitats.
One of the most enjoyable experiences at the zoo is feeding the giraffes. Kids will be amazed as these gentle giants reach down with their long necks to pluck a treat from their hands. This is the only zoo in the continental United States located in a subtropical climate. More than 1, species of trees and plants can also be found on the grounds, including a large collection of orchids.
Children will find plenty of entertainment options. If they are bored with the animals, they can head over to the play areas and enjoy some splashing around at the water-themed play area. Jungle Island. Jungle Island is a bird sanctuary, wildlife habitat, and botanical garden. Parrots and other exotic birds fly about in tropical forest settings, some of which take part in daily shows.
Larger animals, including tigers, baboons, alligators, tortoises, monkeys, and orangutans are also a big part of the attraction. The gardens contain around 2, varieties of exotic plants, including heliconias, bananas, orchids, and bromeliads.
Animal interactions are a big part of the fun here, choose to cuddle with lemurs, sloths, pink flamingos, or a capybara. Apart from the animals, other fun things to do include a climbing wall, a treewalk village, and an extensive playground area.
This former home of Charles Deering is a acre estate, protecting globally endangered pine rockland habitat, as well as coastal tropical hardwood rockland hammocks, mangrove forests, salt marshes, and a coastal dune island. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places , Deering Estate at Cutler is home to the Richmond Cottage, which served as a hotel, as well as historical buildings dating from to , and an American Indian burial ground dating from Charles Deering was an art collector, who, along with his brother James, accumulated a great number of works by the Old Masters.
Deering himself also painted, and some of his works are on display here. The Artist Village at the estate has become an important cultural center, featuring art and artists programs.
Wynwood Walls Street Art. In the warehouse district of Wynwood, the formerly drab exterior warehouse walls have been transformed into colorful pieces of art. The Wynwood Walls, plastered in street art, or what most people think of as graffiti, have brought new life to this area. Brought about by Tony Goldman in , the district has attracted big names in the world of street art from across North America and around the world.
Since it was started, more than 80, square feet of wall space has been graced with paintings in this unique artform. Wander around on your own or for greater insight into the murals, sign up online for a guided tour. Coral Castle. The Coral Castle is the result of one man's 28 years of carving, using his own home-made tools. This incredible creation, made of limestone, was built by Edward Leedskalnin between and He kept his methods private and would not allow anyone to watch him work, leaving many people to wonder how he did it.
Today, you can tour the property and see the most famous structure, a giant stone gate, which opens effortlessly with the touch of a finger, as well as carvings that include stone tables and chairs, unique figures, and other pieces. Freedom Tower. One of the most striking buildings on Biscayne Boulevard, Freedom Tower displays a "wedding-cake" style. Built in , it is one of the oldest skyscrapers in the southeastern United States, and served for many years as the headquarters of the Miami Daily News.
Its name comes from its role as the immigration-processing center for hundreds of thousands of Cuban refugees who arrived in the s. Today, it stands as a tribute to Cuban immigration and is used, in part, as a contemporary art museum.
Always a fun outing for children, the Miami Children's Museum is housed in a colorful and creatively designed facility with more than 56, square feet of space.
Educational and entertaining exhibits are designed to appeal to children's curiosity and creativity. Fourteen themed galleries revolve around arts, culture, community, and communication, and four outdoor exhibits allow kids a chance to play and enjoy time outside. Key Biscayne and Crandon Park. South, beyond Miami Beach and over the Rickenbacker Causeway, is Key Biscayne, a small community with lovely beaches and beautiful parks.
Of particular note is Crandon Park with an offshore reef that leaves the shoreline protected from big waves and perfect for swimming.
The park has a Family Amusement Center, making it particularly popular with families, and a Nature Center. There is generally ample parking, good facilities, chair rentals available, and lifeguards on duty. American Airlines Arena. It is also the main venue for large concerts and other special events, including top name singers and performers. It can hold more than 19, people. The structure itself, opened in , has been awarded the Leed Green Building Certification for being an energy efficient building.
The arena stands out prominently on Biscayne Bay in downtown Miami. Ideal for a rainy day or if you are looking for something to do off the beach, the Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science is jam-packed with interesting things for all ages. The museum is divided into four areas: The aquarium is all about the ocean, with a focus on South Florida. The planetarium helps bring an understanding of the solar system through interactive displays and shows.
In the North and West wings, other permanent and traveling exhibits help to explain the world we live in. Across all areas, displays are interactive and fun, and the viewing areas in the aquarium are exceptional. Miami's main tourist area is Miami Beach, with its lovely soft-sand beaches, Art Deco buildings, and vibrant atmosphere. There are all kinds of hotels here, from small, quaint boutique hotels in landmark buildings to the large chain hotels.
Much larger Lincoln Road may have overshadowed it at one point, but the bustling tourist corridor is attracting more locals than ever before with its sidewalk eateries and free outdoor programming. At the tip of serene, secluded Key Biscayne is this acre state park with beach access, picnic tables, bike trails, and watersport rentals.
Take the kids and let them climb the steps to the top of the lookout. Tucked away at a far corner of the park, the waterfront spot provides free docking for small vessels and serves moderately priced breakfast, lunch and dinner. From Basquiat and Warhol to Koons, the whos-who of 20th-century artists is well represented. With 53, square feet to play with, the Rubells have room to exhibit as well as engage the community via school partnerships and curatorial training programs.
Outdoorsy types will appreciate the guided nature walks and birding opportunities. Plus, the estate boasts a fossil pit of 50,year-old animal bones and 10,year-old human remains; the latter are Paleo-Indians. What began in as a small, private collection of contemporary art is now an internationally recognized institution with hundreds of pieces within its multiple halls. The s Art Deco building also has meeting areas and classrooms for family-friendly programming, though some of that is on hold for now.
Think large-scale works made up of found objects that probe us and a site-specific work of LED signs that make you feel at home. It has since grown into an emporium of exotic fruit and vegetables—and a huge tourist attraction. A lovely farm setting, a bevy of exotic fruit—which you can ask to be whipped into a fresh milk shake—and an adorable petting zoo make this worthy of the trek down way south.
A stunning rooftop bar that sits atop East, Miami, rewarding those who venture up with views of the city and Asian-themed cocktails. While a rooftop bar on the mainland might not instantly seem like an essential thing to do in the city, Sugar is deserving of its spot on the list. This massive national park spans 1. See alligators, cranes, turtles, manatees and even panthers roam their native habitat freely.
With three separate entrances, visitors can explore on foot, on a bicycle and via boat. Toasted Cuban sandwiches, piping-hot Cuban coffee served in thimble-sized cups, authentic Cuban pastelitos made the exact same way for plus years, yummy arroz con pollo Get your meal to-go or take advantage of the large tents in the parking lot, offering loads of socially distant outdoor dining.
There are several multilevel, open-air shopping complexes like Palm Court and Paradise Plaza where to shop for luxury fashion labels including Emilio Pucci and Giorgio Armani. The sprawling facility spans across acres and is the largest and oldest zoological garden in Florida. What is it: To the unenlightened, this might seem like a patch of grass with some limestone benches but the Miami Circle is actually a national historic landmark smack in the middle of Brickell.
A local developer discovered the site, which is believed to be somewhere between 1, and 2, years old. Going out and doing things satisfies our need to explore, to learn and to grow and then to brag about it on social media.
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