Miami International Airport 21 min
PortMiami (20 min) Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden (12 min) Sizable horticultural destination with a guided tour via tram, water features & a butterfly exhibit. Crandon Park (19 min) Popular island park with protected beach, tennis & amusement centers, eco-tours & concessions. Matheson Hammock Park (15 min) Breezy sheltered beach with a man-made atoll pool that accommodates new swimmers & kiteboarders. Vizcaya Museum & Gardens (11 min) Historic estate with formal gardens & sculptures, grottos & circa-1914 mansion turned museum. Venetian Pool (6 min) Iconic, spring-water-filled pool built in 1923 boasting waterfalls, grottos & a tropical backdrop. Miami Children's Museum (17 min) $25 million complex for kids with hands-on exhibits, classes, a cruise ship replica & music studio. Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park (24 min) Park with historic lighthouse drawing weekend crowds for beaches, fishing, cycling & more. Miami Seaquarium (16 min) Popular complex hosting shows, sealife displays & kids' playground, plus dolphin ride for extra fee. Bayfront Park (16 min) Waterfront city green space with a popular amphitheater, landmark fountain & many community events. Jungle Island (18 min) Home to nearly 3,000 animal, bird & plant species, this destination boasts a petting zoo & trails. Bayside Marketplace (18 min) Large, waterside shopping center with many familiar stores, plus eateries & sit-down restaurants. Art Deco Historic District (25 min) Famed the world over for its Art Deco, this area of Miami is the epicenter for architecture fans. South Pointe Park Pier (24 min) Greenery & ocean views in a picturesque oasis with biking, skateboarding & an observation deck. Pérez Art Museum Miami (17 min) Sleek waterfront museum features modern & contemporary international artwork & educational programs. |