Miami is a beautiful and exciting city located in Southeast Florida. Miami’s tropical weather makes it the perfect location for year round outdoor activities, especially going to the beach. It is also home to numerous entertainment venues, parks, museums, performing art centers, theaters and of course beaches. Miami has attractions for everyone to enjoy. Here is a list of the top 10 best things to do while enjoying Miami.
1. Miami Metro Zoo
Miami Metro Zoo is one of the best zoos in the country. It was one of the first free-range zoos in the U.S. All the exhibits are completely cageless and the animals are grouped according to their natural geographic territory.
2. Vizcaya Museum and Gardens
Vizcaya Museum and Gardens is a serene and beautiful retreat in the heart of Miami. It is a Historical Landmark built in 1976 and the Italian Renaissance-style palace has been referred to as looking like a something out of a fairytale.
3. The Miami Children’s Museum
The Miami Children’s Museum offers many kid-friendly activities and interactive exhibits. Some of the most popular exhibits include giant sand castles that children can climb through and the world-music studio.
4. The Grand Miami Air Tour
This hour long guided air tour of Miami includes 360-degree views of over the entire length of Miami and over 20 miles of beach. This is an exciting and breathtaking way to see Miami.
5. Lincoln Road Mall
The Lincoln Road Mall was originally designed in the 1950s. It is a pedestrian shopping area with wall-to-wall attractions. There is something for everyone including restaurants, galleries, clubs, cafes and plenty of retail shops.
6. The Bass Museum
The museum offers a variety of international and domestic art that spans from Renaissance to modern art.
7. South Beach
This is the ultimate Miami hotspot. This area is well known for it’s trendy location full of shopping and partying.
8.The Everglades National Park
The Everglades consist of 1.5 million acres of sub-tropical jungles and swamps. It is home to 14 raire and endangered species.
9. The Miami Seaquarium
The outdoor aquarium is an unique tourist attraction made possible by Miami’s tropical climate.
10. Parrot Jungle
The Parrot Jungle offers the opportunity to get an up-close look at tropical birds. This attraction is an exciting and educational attraction that appeals to people of all ages.
