Miami International Airport 21 min
The Bass (18 min) Historic art deco space featuring diverse art, artifacts & sculpture garden, plus films & lectures. Miami Seaquarium (12 min) Popular complex hosting shows, sealife displays & kids' playground, plus dolphin ride for extra fee. PortMiami (8 min) Freedom Tower at Miami Dade College (7 min) Ex-newspaper office & immigration facility in 1920s tower housing art exhibits of Cuban immigrants. Jungle Island (10 min) Home to nearly 3,000 animal, bird & plant species, this destination boasts a petting zoo & trails. Pérez Art Museum Miami (7 min) Sleek waterfront museum features modern & contemporary international artwork & educational programs. Vizcaya Museum & Gardens (9 min) Historic estate with formal gardens & sculptures, grottos & circa-1914 mansion turned museum. HistoryMiami Museum (9 min) Education center with archives, exhibits & area tours exploring Miami's multicultural history. Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science (7 min) Hands-on facility offers weather & technology exhibits, planetarium & wildlife centers. Bayside Marketplace (7 min) Large, waterside shopping center with many familiar stores, plus eateries & sit-down restaurants. Bayfront Park (6 min) Waterfront city green space with a popular amphitheater, landmark fountain & many community events. Art Deco Historic District (17 min) Famed the world over for its Art Deco, this area of Miami is the epicenter for architecture fans. Miami Children's Museum (9 min) $25 million complex for kids with hands-on exhibits, classes, a cruise ship replica & music studio. South Pointe Park Pier (16 min) Greenery & ocean views in a picturesque oasis with biking, skateboarding & an observation deck. Lincoln Road (17 min) Stylish bustling promenade with a range of chic retail shops, sidewalk cafes, bars & art galleries. |