Miami International Airport 16 min
Venetian Pool (15 min) Iconic, spring-water-filled pool built in 1923 boasting waterfalls, grottos & a tropical backdrop. PortMiami (24 min) Bayside Marketplace (21 min) Large, waterside shopping center with many familiar stores, plus eateries & sit-down restaurants. Jungle Island (21 min) Home to nearly 3,000 animal, bird & plant species, this destination boasts a petting zoo & trails. Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park (34 min) Park with historic lighthouse drawing weekend crowds for beaches, fishing, cycling & more. Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden (13 min) Sizable horticultural destination with a guided tour via tram, water features & a butterfly exhibit. Zoo Miami (17 min) Spread over 300 acres, this zoo contains rare species, exhibits, tropical plants & children's area. Bayfront Park (21 min) Waterfront city green space with a popular amphitheater, landmark fountain & many community events. Miami Children's Museum (20 min) $25 million complex for kids with hands-on exhibits, classes, a cruise ship replica & music studio. Matheson Hammock Park (16 min) Breezy sheltered beach with a man-made atoll pool that accommodates new swimmers & kiteboarders. Crandon Park (29 min) Popular island park with protected beach, tennis & amusement centers, eco-tours & concessions. Pérez Art Museum Miami (20 min) Sleek waterfront museum features modern & contemporary international artwork & educational programs. Vizcaya Museum & Gardens (21 min) Historic estate with formal gardens & sculptures, grottos & circa-1914 mansion turned museum. Miami Seaquarium (26 min) Popular complex hosting shows, sealife displays & kids' playground, plus dolphin ride for extra fee. Deering Estate (16 min) 444-acre preserve & historic site offering tours, events & programs including artists in residence. |