Miami International Airport 23 min
Jungle Island (11 min) Home to nearly 3,000 animal, bird & plant species, this destination boasts a petting zoo & trails. Vizcaya Museum & Gardens (7 min) Historic estate with formal gardens & sculptures, grottos & circa-1914 mansion turned museum. PortMiami (13 min) Pérez Art Museum Miami (11 min) Sleek waterfront museum features modern & contemporary international artwork & educational programs. Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science (10 min) Hands-on facility offers weather & technology exhibits, planetarium & wildlife centers. South Pointe Park Pier (17 min) Greenery & ocean views in a picturesque oasis with biking, skateboarding & an observation deck. Freedom Tower at Miami Dade College (11 min) Ex-newspaper office & immigration facility in 1920s tower housing art exhibits of Cuban immigrants. Miami Children's Museum (10 min) $25 million complex for kids with hands-on exhibits, classes, a cruise ship replica & music studio. Venetian Pool (18 min) Iconic, spring-water-filled pool built in 1923 boasting waterfalls, grottos & a tropical backdrop. Lincoln Road (19 min) Stylish bustling promenade with a range of chic retail shops, sidewalk cafes, bars & art galleries. HistoryMiami Museum (6 min) Education center with archives, exhibits & area tours exploring Miami's multicultural history. Art Deco Historic District (19 min) Famed the world over for its Art Deco, this area of Miami is the epicenter for architecture fans. Miami Seaquarium (10 min) Popular complex hosting shows, sealife displays & kids' playground, plus dolphin ride for extra fee. Bayside Marketplace (11 min) Large, waterside shopping center with many familiar stores, plus eateries & sit-down restaurants. Bayfront Park (9 min) Waterfront city green space with a popular amphitheater, landmark fountain & many community events. |