Vizcaya Museum and Gardens
Villa Vizcaya is the former estate of American businessman James Deering, and is operated today as a tourist attraction in Miami’s famous Coconut Grove. Overlooking the Biscayne Bay, Villa Vizcaya has 50 acres of gardens and buildings. There is a jungle forest garden, as well as an Italian Renaissance garden that nicely complements the works […]
South Beach
With average temperatures that rarely dip below 73, it’s no wonder that South Beach is the waterfront of choice for the city’s most beautiful people. South Beach is a major destination for young travelers, with hundreds of nightclubs, restaurants, boutiques and hotels. Topless sunbathing isn’t exactly frowned upon here, giving it a Mediterranean vibe.
Monkey Jungle
The Miami Monkey Jungle is 30 acres of primate habitats, including the only semi-natural tropical rainforest in North America. Here, the jungle’s approximately 400 monkeys from 30 different species run wild, while the guests are the ones in the cages as they tour the habitats from fenced-in tunnels. The Monkey Jungle is a leader in […]
Miami Seaquarium
Located at the tip of Miami Beach and boasting panoramic views of the city skyline, the Miami Seaquarium is the place to catch killer whale shows and swim with the dolphins. There are also many species of sea turtles, sharks and manatees. There are eight different marine mammal shows to catch on any given day, […]
Key Biscayne
Key Biscayne is an island just off of the coast of Miami, accessible via the Rickenbacker Causeway. On the north end of the island is Crandon Park, with the village of Key Biscayne to the south and a state park on the cape at the southernmost tip of the island. Here, you will find shipwrecks […]
Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden
The Fairchild Garden is an 83-acre oasis established in 1938 as a home for the cultivation of rare and exotic tropical plants. They have an extensive collection of rare palms, cycads, flowering trees, vines and succulents. The gardens often feature exhibits from renowned artists, and there are permanent installations throughout the gardens as well. Check […]
Everglades National Park
The Everglades National Park attracts about one million visitors every year to its lush subtropical landscape and fragile ecosystem. It is home to many endangered species, like the Florida Panther and West Indian Manatee. The park offers walking trails and camping for a chance to see some of the 350 species of birds, 40 species […]
Design District
Miami’s most cutting-edge corridor is easily the Design District. Old low-rise warehouses have been converted into brand new domiciles of design and there are approximately 130 design-related firms and showrooms. On the second Saturday of each month, these boutiques open their doors for local artists to display their work during Art & Design Night.
Coral Gables’ Venetian Pool
Walking through the wrought iron gates at the Venetian Pool, visitors are immediately overwhelmed by a sense of calm and relaxation. Water cascades down the 25-foot-tall cliff and splashes down onto the emerald waters that are dotted with coral reefs. This swimming pool is open to the public and is the largest in the country; […]
Biscayne National Park
Biscayne National Park is located just beyond the city of Miami and serves to protect the namesake bay. Within the bay are many scenic islands, one of which serves as the first in the chain that makes up the Florida Keys. Popular activities in the park include touring the mangrove forests along the shores and […]
