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Things to do in Miami
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Miami attractions directory
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.
Coopertown Airboats
Family-run airboat rides from 1945 at a little Everglades stop, famous for its frog legs and gator tail.
Everglades Safari Park
Airboat tours, an alligator show and a walking trail on the Tamiami Trail in the Everglades.
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.
Little Havana & Calle Ocho
Cafecito windows, cigar shops, Domino Park and live music on SW 8th Street.
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 Deep-Sea Fishing
Half and full-day charters into the Gulf Stream for sailfish, mahi-mahi and kingfish.
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.
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.
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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Other regions
Things to do in Miami-Dade
Art Deco, Wynwood murals, Cuban coffee in Little Havana and the gateway to the Everglades.
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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, FL?
Popular places listed for Miami, FL include Zoo Miami, Frost Museum of Science, Jungle Island, Pérez Art Museum Miami and Vizcaya Museum & Gardens. Details, links and maps are in the listings above.
What are the best free things to do in Miami, FL?
Free ideas include Little Havana & Calle Ocho, Margaret Pace Park, Miami Design District, Bayside Marketplace and Ball & Chain. 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, FL?
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, FL?
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, FL?
Date-night ideas include Vizcaya Museum & Gardens, Lagniappe, Miami Speedboat Tour and Biscayne Bay Sunset Cruise. 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.
