Miami, Florida, USA

Miami 5790-2713

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Miami is located in the state of Florida on the Atlantic Ocean coast in the southeastern part of the state. The main attraction in Miami is the tropical weather and picturesque beaches. Miami Beach is known for the white sand and warm water stretch from One Washington Ave. with great views of Miami and the cruise ships, all the way to North Miami Beach. With more than 200 Parks and two national Parks, the activities are endless with a chance to explore the sunny beaches, mangroves, water sports, hiking, nature trails, sightseeing, boating, water activities, snorkling, scuba diving, windsurfing, paddleboarding, yoga, art and even domino games. Known as the Sunshine State, the year round sunny skies of Miami bring visitors from all over the world. This tropical paradise is an ideal travel destination for those looking for the beach, dining, shopping, attractions, arts, cultural, sports, parks, outdoor activities, cruise ships or nightlife.

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Beaches

Crandon Park

6747 Crandon Blvd. Key Biscayne 33149

808 acre park with two miles of beach on the Atlantic Ocean side. Also has a marina, golf course, tennis, amusement center, picnic, and nature center.

Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park on Key Biscayne

1200 Crandon Blvd. Key Biscayne 33149

400 acres with more than a mile on the Atlantic ocean. Activities include boating, canoeing, kayaking, fishing, bicycling, hiking, and viewing Cape Florida Lighthouse.

Virginia Key Beach Park – South Entrance

4020 Virginia Beach Drive Key Biscayne 33149

Off the Rickenbacker Cswy. in Biscayne Bay also occupied by Miami Seaquarium. The beach is a little rocky and grassy. With playground and carousel.

Virginia Key Beach – North Entrance

3701 Rickenbacker Cswy. Key Biscayne

Matheson Hammock in Coral Gables

9610 Old Cutler Road Miami 33156

630 acres next to Fairchild Tropical Garden featuring a man-made atoll pool, which is flushed naturally with the tidal action of adjacent Biscayne Bay. The park also operates a snack bar and restaurant of historic coral stone and also has picnic pavilions, nature trail, and a marina.

Lummus Park

Ocean Drive 5-15^th

The center of South Beach with Various climbing coponenets, slides, equipment and kids swings. 12^th Street is the best place for the gay scene. Other activities include roller blading, enjoy dining at the sidewalk cafes, experiencing the historic Art Deco architecture and people watching.

Hobie Beach

South end – North side of Rickenbacker Cswy. This natural off road beach with concession stands and free parking is located in between Brickell, Downtown Miami and Key Biscayne with amazing skyline views. The Best place for windsurfing in Miami. Also a dog friendly beach.

Surfside Beach

Collins Avenue from 88^th to 96^th Street. Well maintained beach and great for shell collecting with concession stands, picnic tables, restrooms and shower.

Haulover Beach

10800 Collins Avenue Miami 33154

Pristine white sand beach 1.4 miles long with lifeguards year round. The northern third of the beach at 108^th Street is family friendly clothing optional between lifeguard towers #12 and #16. Also fishing, kite flying, marina and boat launch, picnic shelters, and tennis courts. Bark Park is located on the west side of Collins Avenue, with a grassy space for dogs.

North Shore Open Space Park

Collins Avenue from 78^th Stree to 87^th Terr. Miami 33141

With 34 acres, it is the largest State Park on Miami Beach. There are picnic tables, barbecue grills, trees, greenery, walking trails, a dog park and ample metered parking.

Sunny Isles Beach and Pier

Located in the north part of Miami Beach, this 1.4 mile beach is from 157^th – 193^rd Street.

Newport Fishing Pier is located at 16501 Collins Ave. Miami 33160.

Attractions

Art Deco District in South Beach

1001 Ocean Dr, Miami Beach, FL 33139 (305) 672-2014

http://www.artdecoweekend.com/

Bass Museum of Art

2121 Park Avenue Miami Beach 33139 (305)673-7530

http://www.bassmuseum.org/miami/miami-art/

Charles Deering Estate

16701 SW 72nd Ave, Miami, FL 33157 (305) 235-1668

http://www.deeringestate.com/

Coconut Grove Shops and Restaurants

http://coconutgrove.com/

Coral Castle

28655 S Dixie Hwy, Miami, FL 33033 (305) 248-6345

http://coralcastle.com/

Coral Gables Historic District

http://www.coralgables.com/

Everglades Alligator Farm

40351 SW 192 Avenue Homestead, FL 33034 (305)247-2628

http://www.everglades.com/

Everglades Safari Park at Everglades National Park

26700 SW 8 St, Miami, FL33194 (305)226-6923 http://www.evergladessafaripark.com/

Fairchild Tropical Botanic Gardens

A tram tour of the sprawling tropical gardens.

10901 Old Cutler Road Coral Gables, FL 33156 (305)667-1651

http://www.fairchildgarden.org/

Freedom Tower & Museum of Cuban history

600 Biscayne Blvd, Miami, FL 33132 (305) 237-7700

http://www.mdcmoad.org/freedomtower.aspx

Fruit and Spice Park

Tropical botanic garden with 35 acres of exotic fruit, herbs and spices.

24801 SW 187^th Avenue Homestead

http://www.fruitandspicepark.org/

Frost Art Museum

At Florida International University

10975 SW 17th St, Miami, FL 33199 (305) 348-2890

http://thefrost.fiu.edu/

Gator Park

1 24050 SW 8th St, Miami, FL 33187 (305) 559-2255

http://www.gatorpark.com/

Gold Coast Railroad Museum

12450 SW 152nd St, Miami, FL 33177 (305) 253-0063

http://www.gcrm.org/

History Museum

101 West Flagler Street Miami, FL 33130 (305)375-1492

http://www.historymiami.org/museum/

Jungle Island

1111 Parrot Jungle Trail, Miami, FL 33132 (305) 400-7000

http://www.jungleisland.com/index.cfm

Little Havana

Cuban Influence

http://www.miamiandbeaches.com/places-to-see/little-havana

Lincoln Road Miami Beach

http://www.lincolnroad.org/

Lowe Art Museum

At the University of Maimi

1301 Stanford Drive Coral Gables, FL 33124 (305)284-3535

http://www6.miami.edu/lowe/

Miami Beach Botanical Garden

2000 Convention Center Dr.‬, Miami Beach, FL ‪33139 (305) 673-7256

http://mbgarden.org/

Miami Children’s Museum

980 MacArthur Causeway, Miami, FL 33132 (305) 373-5437

http://www.miamichildrensmuseum.org/

Miami-Dade Public Library

101 W Flagler St, Miami, FL 33130 (305)375-2665

http://www.mdpls.org/

Miami Museum of Science

3280 S Miami Ave, Miami, FL 33133 (305) 646-4400

http://www.miamisci.org/

Miami Seaquarium

4400 Rickenbacker Causeway, Key Biscayne, FL 33149 (305)361-5705

http://www.miamiseaquarium.com/

Miccosukee Indian Village

Mile Marker 70 Old Tamiami Trail, Miami, FL 33194 (305) 552-8365

http://www.miccosukee.com/indian_village

Monkey Jungle

14805 SW 216th St, Miami, FL 33170 (305) 235-1611

http://www.monkeyjungle.com/

Perez Art Museum Miami

1103 Biscayne Blvd. Miami, FL 33132 Omni (305)375-3000

http://www.pamm.org/

Viscaya Museum and Gardens

3251 S Miami Ave, Miami, FL 33129 (305)250-9133

http://vizcaya.org/

Zoo Miami

12400 SW 152nd St, Miami, FL 33177 (305) 251-0400

http://www.zoomiami.org/

Zoological Wildlife Foundation – private tours only

16225 SW 172nd Ave, Miami, FL 33187 (305) 969-3696

http://zoologicalwildlifefoundation.com/

Tours and excursions

All About Miami Tours

http://allaboutmiamitours.com/

Aqua Jet

http://aquajetmiami.com/

Big Bus Tours

http://eng.bigbustours.com/miami/home.html

Kelley Deep Sea Fishing at Haulover Marina

http://miamibeachfishing.com/

Jet-Ski Tours

http://www.jetskitoursofmiami.com/

Miami Beach Parasail

http://www.miamibeachparasail.com/index.php?s=7

Miami Pirate Duck Tours

http://www.miamipirateducktours.com/

Miami Sailing Charter

http://www.miamisailing.net/miami_sailboat_charters.html

Miami Watersports Paradise

http://www.watersports-paradise.com/

Ocean Force Adventures

http://oceanforceadventures.com/

Thriller Miami Speedboat Tours

http://www.thrillermiami.com/

Parks

National Parks

Biscayne National Park

With offshore barrier reefs and some of the best scuba diving and snorkeling areas in the country. A three hour glass bottom boat tour available. The land and sea areas are only accessible by boat.

9700 SW 328^th St. Homestead

http://www.nps.gov/bisc/index.htm

Everglades National Park

The largest subtropical wilderness with a network of wetlands and forests along with many trails for kayaks and canoes and where camping is available year round.

40001 State Highway 9336 Homestead

http://www.nps.gov/ever/index.htm

State Parks

The Barnacle Historic State Park in Coconut Grove

3485 Main Highway Coconut Grove, Florida 33133 (305) 442-6866

http://www.floridastateparks.org/theBarnacle/default.cfm

Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park

The southern end of Key Biscayne and a lighthouse.

1200 S. Crandon Blvd. Key Biscayne

http://www.floridastateparks.org/capeflorida/

Miami Parks

A.D. “Doug” Barnes Park and “Sense of Wonder Nature Center

A 15 acre wildlife sanctuary.

3701 SW 72^nd Avenue Miami

http://www.miamidade.gov/parks/ad-barnes.asp

Alice C. Walnwright Park

Beautiful views of Biscayne Bay.

2845 Brickell Ave. Miami

http://www.miamiandbeaches.com/parks/alice-c-wainwright-park/101630

Amelia Earhart Park

A farm village and petting zoo.

401 E. 65^th Street Hialeah

http://www.miamidade.gov/parks/amelia-earhart.asp

Bayfront Park and Bicentennial Park in Downtown Miami

301 Biscayne Blvd Miami, FL (305) 358-7550

http://www.bayfrontparkmiami.com/

Crandon Park

800 acres with a marina, golf course, tennis, amusement center, picnic, and nature center.

6747 Crandon Blvd. Key Biscayne

http://www.miamidade.gov/parks/crandon.asp

Flamingo Park

South beach deco tourist area with pool, basketball and tennis courts.

1000 12^th Street Miami Beach

http://www.miamibeachfl.gov/parksandrecreation/scroll.aspx?id=15742

Matheson Hammock Park

Full service marina and sailing school.

9610 Old Cutler Road Miami

http://www.miamidade.gov/parks/matheson-hammock.asp

Maximo Gomez Park

A lively spot in Little Havana where mostly Cubans play dominos for hours.

801 SW 15^th Avenue Miami

http://www.miamiandbeaches.com/parks/maximo-gomez-park/115777

Morningside Park

Tennis, kayak, paddle boarding, sailing

750 NE 55 Terrace Miami, Fl 33137

http://www.miamigov.com/parks/park_morningside.html

Oleta River State Park

With more than 1000 acres for hiking, camping, cabins, bike trails, paddle boarding, kayaking, swimming, and picnic areas.

3400 NE 163^rd Street North Miami Beach

http://www.floridastateparks.org/oletariver/

Peacock Park

A 9 acre park with a view of Biscayne Bay.

2820 McFarlane Road Miami

http://www.miamiandbeaches.com/parks/peacock-park/101627

Pinecrest Gardens

A playground, swan filled lake, petting zoo and a miniature water park.

11000 Red Road Pinecrest

http://www.pinecrest-fl.gov/

South Point Park

The very southern tip of Miami Beach with open space for watching the cruise ships.

1 Washington Avenue Miami Beach

http://web.miamibeachfl.gov/parksandrecreation/scroll.aspx?id=57993

Tropical Park

Basketball, tennis, baseball, football, fishing, fitness course and an equestrian center.

7900 SW 40^th Street Miami

http://www.miamidade.gov/Parks/tropical.asp

Virginia Key Beach Park

4020 Virginia Beach Drive Miami, Florida 33149

http://virginiakeybeachpark.net/

Watson Island Park

1050 Macarthur Cswy Miami, FL 33132

http://www.ci.miami.fl.us/PublicFacilities/pages/WatsonIsland/ParkingFacilities.asp

Transportation

Decobike - is the Official City of Miami Beach Bike Sharing & Rental program. Bikes are accessible 24 hours per day. http://www.decobike.com/

Bike Miami - http://bikemiami.com/

City Bike - http://citibikemiami.com/

Metrobus - provides service throughout Miami-Dade County 365 days a year. Service is available from Miami Beach and Key Biscayne to West Miami-Dade, as far north as Broward County and as far south as Homestead, Florida City and the Middle Keys. Designed to intersect with Metrorail and Metromover, MDT's bus system serves all major shopping, entertainment and cultural centers, as well as major hospitals and schools.

http://www.miamidade.gov/transit/metrobus.asp

Metromover – free mass transit train with 20 stops in the Downtown Miami area.

Metromover inner loop and the outer loop (Omni and Brickell) run from 5 a.m. to midnight seven days a week. Trains arrive frequently.

http://www.miamidade.gov/transit/metromover.asp

Metrorail - a 25-mile dual track, elevated rapid transit system that provides service to Miami International Airport and runs from Kendall through South Miami, Coral Gables, and downtown Miami; to the Civic Center/Jackson Memorial Hospital area; and to Brownsville, Liberty City, Hialeah, and Medley in northwest Miami-Dade, with connections to Broward and Palm Beach counties at the Tri-Rail/Metrorail transfer station.

http://www.miamidade.gov/transit/metrorail.asp

South Miami Beach Local Bus - Ride for only 25¢ per trip. Buses run every 12 to 20 minutes daily. The Local route runs along Washington Avenue from 23rd Street to First Street, then back up Alton Road and back toward the Convention Center. http://web.miamibeachfl.gov/visitors/scroll.aspx?id=14134

SWOOP Miami - is a free shuttle service in South Beach picking up passengers in an electric golf carts and taking anywhere in South Beach. Phone or send a text message with location to 305-409-6636. SWOOP runs every day from 12 noon until 2:00 am.

Tri-Rail is a commuter rail line linking Miami, Fort Lauderdale, and West Palm Beach. http://www.tri-rail.com/

Brightline - Brightline is an express intercity higher-speed rail system in Florida. https://gobrightline.com/

Sporting Events

Sporting Events – with pro sports teams, college teams Univ. of Miami & FIU, golf, tennis, Nascar at the Homestead-Miami speedway, and Jai-Alai.

Pro Sports Teams:

Football – The Miami Dolphins http://www.miamidolphins.com/

Baseball - The Miami Marlins http://miami.marlins.mlb.com/index.jsp?c_id=mia

Basketball - The Miami Heat http://www.nba.com/heat/

Hockey – Florida Panthers http://panthers.nhl.com/

Entertainment Venues

Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts

1300 Biscayne Blvd, Miami, FL 33132 (305) 949-6722

http://www.arshtcenter.org/

Bayfront Part Amphitheater

301 Biscayne Blvd, Miami, FL 33132 (305) 358-7550

http://www.bayfrontparkmiami.com/

The Carnival Studio Theater

1300 Biscayne Blvd, Miami, FL 33132 (305) 949-6722

http://www.arshtcenter.org/About-Us/Rentals/Carnival-Studio-Theater/

Colony Theater

1040 Lincoln Rd, Miami Beach, FL 33139 (305) 674-1040

http://www.colonytheatremiamibeach.com/

The Fair Expo Center

10901 Coral Way, Miami, FL 33165 (305) 223-7060

http://www.thefair.me/thefair/

Florida Grand Opera

http://www.fgo.org/

Gusman Center for the Performing Arts

174 E Flagler St, Miami, FL 33131 (305) 374-2444

http://www.gusmancenter.org/

Jackie Gleason Theater

1700 Washington Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33139 (305) 673-7300

http://fillmoremb.com/

James L. Knight Center

400 SE 2nd Avenue, Miami, FL 33131 (305)416-5970

http://www.jlkc.com/

Manuel Artime Theater

900 SW 1^st St., Miami, FL 33130 (305)575-5057

http://www.manuelartimetheater.com/pages/default.asp

Miami Theater Center

9806 NE 2^nd Ave., Miami Shores, FL 33138 (305)751-9550

http://www.mtcmiami.org/

Ring Theater

University of Miami

1312 Miller Drive Coral Gables, FL 33146 (305) 284-3355

http://www.as.miami.edu/ringtheatre/

Wertheim Performing Arts Center

Florida International University

10910 SW 17th St. Miami, FL 33199 (305)348-0496

http://wpac.fiu.edu/

Ziff Ballet Opera House

1300 Biscayne Blvd, Miami, FL 33132 (305) 949-6722

http://www.arshtcenter.org/About-Us/Rentals/Sanford-and-Dolores-Ziff-Ballet-Opera-House/

Cruise Ships

Cruise Ships – known as the cruise capital of the world, the Port of Miami cruise ships set sail to destinations like the Bahamas, Mexico and the Carribean.

List of Cruise Lines:

Carnival Cruise Lines http://www.carnival.com

Royal Caribbean Cruises http://www.royalcaribbean.com/home.do

Norwegian Cruise Line http://www.ncl.com/

Celebrity Cruises http://www.celebritycruises.com/home

Disney Cruise Line http://disneycruise.disney.go.com/

Azamara Cruise Lines http://www.azamaraclubcruises.com/

MSC Cruises http://www.msccruisesusa.com/us_en/homepage.aspx

Costa Cruises http://www.costacruise.com/

Crystal Cruises http://www.crystalcruises.com/

Oceania Cruises http://www.oceaniacruises.com/

Regent Seven Seas Cruises http://www.rssc.com/