12 Activities to do in Miami

Mar 8, 2018
2 min read

Updated: Apr 17, 2018

We all know about the beaches, right? But Miami has MUCH more...

1. Visit its beaches.

Yup... I just said "there's MUCH more". But no matter what, you should visit its iconic beaches!

2. Explore Jungle Island.

Jungle Island is one of the most popular attractions in the city of Miami. It is located on Watson Island, between South Beach and Downtown Miami. Through interactive experiences, Jungle Island enthralls park visitors with a sense of adventure and discovery.

3. Wander the Art Deco District.

With a hint of 1930' nostalgia, the beautifully restored buildings within the Art Deco District have a lot to offer on a relaxed day in the Miami Beach area. The pastel painted buildings and neon lights pose a great place to stop for lunch.

4. Bayside Marketplace.

Hosting over 150 specialty and tourist shops, cafes and restaurants, Bayside Market has it all. As well as well known chain stores visitors will find an array of charming boutiques in this outdoor style mall. You can also jump on a boat and see the mansions that artists own!

5. The Vizcaya Museum.

One of the Miami's greatest treasures, The Vizcaya Museum and Gardens with its stunning architecture, grounds and artwork are certainly worth a visit.

6. Zoo Miami.

Providing animals with habitats close to their natural setting. With open-air exhibits and a cage free environment, zoo visitors have a chance to enjoy endangered wildlife up close. And there's a lot of interaction with the animals!

7. Soak up the Cuban Flavor at Little Havana.

Well recognized for its cultural flavor, Little Havana offers a great deal of entertainment from open air social areas to its many restaurants and specialty food shops. Calle 8 is known as the heart of Little Havana and setting for most of the activity.

8. Get hands on at The Miami Science Museum.

Established in 1950, the museum has grown significantly and has expanded its space considerably throughout the years.

With its many interactive exhibits and a large number of hands-on displays the Miami Science Museum offers a truly immersive experience.

9. Everglades National Park.

The Everglades National Park covers 1.5 million acres of swamp lands home to alligators, snakes, crocodiles and a whole host of birds. Walking trails and biking trails will take you through free crocodiles, that won't bother you... if you don't bother them!

10. Freedom Tower.

Built in 1925 with the 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.

11. Miami Seaquarium.