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Art Deco Walking Tour
Guided walks past the pastel Art Deco hotels of Ocean Drive and Collins Avenue, starting at the Art Deco Welcome Center.
Bayside Marketplace
Waterfront marketplace on Biscayne Bay with shops, live music and sightseeing boat tours.
Big Bus Miami
Hop-on, hop-off open-top bus between downtown, Wynwood, Little Havana and Miami Beach.
Bimini Day Trip from Miami
Hop over to Bimini in the Bahamas for a day of white-sand beaches and snorkeling. Bring your passport.
Biscayne Bay Sunset Cruise
Relaxed evening cruises from Bayside with skyline views as the sun goes down over Biscayne Bay.
Biscayne National Park
A mostly underwater national park: snorkel, paddle and take boat trips to coral reefs and keys.
Coopertown Airboats
Family-run airboat rides from 1945 at a little Everglades stop, famous for its frog legs and gator tail.
Coral Castle
A mysterious stone garden carved single-handedly from coral rock by one man in the 1920s and 30s.
DETA Pickleball Club
Miami-Dade's largest pickleball facility, with 17 lighted outdoor courts open to the public.
Dolphin Water Sport
Captained yacht and boat charters from Miami Beach for sandbar snorkeling, sunset cruises, birthdays and parties of all sizes.
Everglades Alligator Farm
Airboat rides through the sawgrass plus alligator, snake and wildlife shows. Feeding time draws a crowd.
Everglades Safari Park
Airboat tours, an alligator show and a walking trail on the Tamiami Trail in the Everglades.
Fontainebleau Miami Beach
Landmark 1950s oceanfront resort with a huge pool deck, beach service, restaurants and the LIV nightclub.
Frost Museum of Science
Planetarium shows and a multi-level aquarium on the downtown waterfront.
Jungle Island
Animal encounters, a beach area and adventure play between downtown and Miami Beach.
Larry & Penny Thompson Park Campground
Big county campground with RV and tent sites, a swimming lake with a sandy beach and shady trails near Zoo Miami.
Lincoln Road Antique & Collectible Market
About 125 dealers selling vintage jewelry, mid-century furniture and Miami memorabilia on selected Sundays, October through May.
Little Havana & Calle Ocho
Cafecito windows, cigar shops, Domino Park and live music on SW 8th Street.
Loews Miami Beach Hotel
Family-friendly oceanfront hotel in South Beach, a short walk from Lincoln Road and the Art Deco district.
Mama Mia Magic
Comedy magicians, clowns, princesses and superheroes, face painters, balloon artists and game hosts. Serves Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach.
Margaret Pace Park
Bayfront Edgewater park with outdoor courts and skyline views.
Miami Beach Jet Ski Tours
Guided jet ski rides on Biscayne Bay, past the skyline and the islands. No experience needed.
Miami Beach Parasailing
Float high above the ocean off Miami Beach, solo or in tandem, with great views of the coast.
Miami Deep-Sea Fishing
Half and full-day charters into the Gulf Stream for sailfish, mahi-mahi and kingfish.
Miami Dolphins Game
NFL football at Hard Rock Stadium, September to January, with tailgating in the parking lots.
Miami Heat Game
NBA basketball at Kaseya Center on Biscayne Bay, October to April. A big, loud night out.
Miami Helicopter Tour
Short helicopter flights over Miami Beach, the skyline and the bay. A special-occasion splurge.
Miami Marlins Game
MLB baseball at loanDepot park in Little Havana, under a retractable roof, so rain never cancels.
Miami Private Boat Charter
Hire a boat with a captain for your group: sandbar parties, sunset cruises and island hopping on Biscayne Bay.
Miami Speedboat Tour
Fast, fun boat rides past Star Island's celebrity mansions and the Miami skyline, usually about an hour.
Monkey Jungle
Walk through caged pathways while monkeys roam free around you. A Homestead classic since 1933.
Original Miami Beach Antique Show
Hundreds of international antique dealers at the Miami Beach Convention Center. Five days each January.
PortMiami Cruise Transfers & City Tours
Sailing from PortMiami? Book a ride to the ship, or a Miami city tour that ends at the port before you board.
Shark Valley, Everglades National Park
A 15-mile loop by bike or tram with alligators along the canal and a tall observation tower.
The Biltmore Hotel
A 1926 landmark hotel with grand ballrooms, a huge pool and a full-service spa.
Vizcaya Museum & Gardens
A 1916 bayfront estate with formal gardens and a stone barge in the water.
Wynwood Food & Art Tour
Guided walk through Wynwood's murals with tastings at local spots along the way.
Wynwood Walls
Outdoor street-art museum surrounded by galleries, breweries and food spots.
Zoo Miami
Florida's largest zoo, laid out by world region with open-air habitats. Bring water and plan a long morning.
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Things to do in Broward & Fort Lauderdale
Fort Lauderdale's canals and Las Olas, the Hollywood Broadwalk and butterfly gardens.
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Things to do in Palm Beach County
Safari drives, Japanese gardens, Gilded Age mansions and calm Peanut Island snorkeling.
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Things to do in the Florida Keys
A great day trip or weekend: coral reefs, clear water and sunsets at the end of US-1.
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Common questions
What are the top attractions in Miami-Dade County?
Popular places listed for Miami-Dade County include Zoo Miami, Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden, Frost Museum of Science, Jungle Island and Pérez Art Museum Miami. Details, links and maps are in the listings above.
What are the best free things to do in Miami-Dade County?
Free ideas include Little Havana & Calle Ocho, Margaret Pace Park, Lincoln Road Antique & Collectible Market, Miami Design District and Bayside Marketplace. Details, links and maps are in the listings above; confirm hours and prices with each venue before you go.
What are fun things to do with kids in Miami-Dade County?
Family favorites include Zoo Miami, Frost Museum of Science, Jungle Island and Miami Children's Museum. Details, links and maps are in the listings above; confirm hours and prices with each venue before you go.
What can we do on a rainy day in Miami-Dade County?
Rainy-day ideas include Frost Museum of Science, Pérez Art Museum Miami, Miami Children's Museum and Bird Bowl. Details, links and maps are in the listings above; confirm hours and prices with each venue before you go.
What are good date night ideas in Miami-Dade County?
Date-night ideas include Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden, Vizcaya Museum & Gardens, The Biltmore Hotel and The Standard Spa. Details, links and maps are in the listings above; confirm hours and prices with each venue before you go.
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About Fun South Florida
Fun South Florida is a free local guide to things to do in Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties and the Florida Keys. Families use it to find kids' activities, rainy-day ideas and birthday party places. Couples use it for date nights, wedding venues and spa days. Visitors use it to plan beach days, Everglades airboat rides and day trips down to Key West.
Every listing links to the venue's official website and a map. Hours, prices and event dates change, so please confirm with the venue before you go.
