Area Guide

Getting Around

Experience a close-to-nature jungle adventure. Visit places where monkeys romp free around visitors and parrots spread their vividly colored feathers for photographs. Swim with the dolphins, admire the sea mammals' talents, explore ecologically-significant preserves or stroll through gardens blooming with tropical plants.

LOCATION & INFO

Featured Activity

Catch a glimpse of celebrity homes (Oprah Winfrey… Rosie O'Donnell…) while cruising the waters on a VIP wave-runner tour. Cool off, ride the waves, and enjoy Miami's scenery.

Points of Interest

Besides South Beach's Historic Art Deco District, located right outside our door, other nearby attractions include the Miami Seaquarium, Miami Metro Zoo, Miccosokee Seminole Indian Village, Fairchild Tropical Garden, and Ancient Spanish Monastery.

Museums

Local museums include Vizcaya Museum and Gardens, Wolfsonian, Bass, Sanford L. Ziff Jewish Museum, Holocaust Memorial, Lowe Art Museum, Miami Museum of Science and Space, and Miami Planetarium.

Sporting Events

Miami is home to a host of local professional teams including the Miami Dolphins (NFL), Miami Heat (NBA), Florida Marlins (MLB), and Florida Panthers (NHL). Other area sports include Jai-Alai in Miami and Dania, horse racing in Hialeah and Gulfstream Park, as well as dog racing in West Flagler and Biscayne.

Culture

Miami Beach is an international center for art and culture with an extensive array of local galleries. Miami Beach performance arenas include Lincoln Theatre, Colony Theatre, Coconut Grove Playhouse, Jackie Gleason Theatre, Gusman Center of Performing Arts, and Greater Miami Performing Arts Center.