Miami International Airport 33 min
Safari Edventure (12 min) Hands-on encounters with sloths & wolves in a wildlife park with butterfly & hummingbird gardens. Biscayne National Park (17 min) Bayside park offering diving & snorkeling coral reef, boating & fishing, camping, gallery, museum. Homestead Bayfront Park (20 min) Park featuring beaches, boat ramps, a playground & fishing spots, plus a natural atoll pool. Everglades Alligator Farm (23 min) Farm features a lush setting for viewing snakes, gators, caimans & crocodiles plus an airboat tour. Coral Castle (9 min) Landmark outdoor garden with sculptures handcarved by one man from more than 1,000 tons of coral. Gold Coast Railroad Museum (21 min) Indoor/outdoor museum of historical train cars, offering tours of the old-fashioned interiors. Fruit & Spice Park (20 min) 37-acre botanical garden & park containing over 500 varieties of fruit, vegetables, spices & herbs. Redland Market Village (10 min) Sunday flea market with a range of vendors, plus produce & food stands with Central American eats. Zoo Miami (20 min) Spread over 300 acres, this zoo contains rare species, exhibits, tropical plants & children's area. Schnebly Redland's Winery & Brewery (22 min) Restaurant & tavern showcasing beers & wines with tropical fruit flavors, plus a tasting room. Larry and Penny Thompson Park (17 min) Camping area with 270 acres of natural woodland, bridle trails, hiking paths & a freshwater lake. ZWF Miami (29 min) This appointment-only zoo specializes in intimate, guided wildlife tours with hands-on interactions. Monkey Jungle (16 min) Rainforest setting with monkeys & other animals, plus shows & 10,000-year-old artifact display. Deering Estate (22 min) 444-acre preserve & historic site offering tours, events & programs including artists in residence. Cauley Square Historic Railroad Village (13 min) Founded in 1903, this charming village features classic chalets, gardens, shops, eateries & events. |