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1. South Beach

South Beach
4.5 /5

6 km from city center

Beach

Also called SoBe, it was the first neighborhood in Miami to be developed.æ

2. Little Havana

Little Havana
4.3 /5

5 km from city center

City

Little Havana came into existence back in 1960s when Fidel Castro came into power.

3. Miami Zoo

Miami Zoo
4.2 /5

27 km from city center

Zoo

Miami Zoo is the largest and the only tropical zoo in the United states of America.

4. Jungle Island

Jungle Island
3.8 /5

3 km from city center

Island

Jungle island is home to the rarest and most exotic animals in the world.

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5. Miami Seaquarium

Miami Seaquarium
3.8 /5

4 km from city center

Aquarium

Miami Seaquarium houses marine mammals, fishes, sharks, sea turtles, birds, reptiles, and manatees.

6. Villa Vizcaya

Villa Vizcaya
3.7 /5

3 km from city center

Museum

The 180 acre area once belonged to a businessman James Deering and is now converted into Museum and surrounding gardens.

7. American Airlines Arena

American Airlines Arena
3.7 /5

2 km from city center

Sporting Events & Stadiums

American Airlines Arena, home of the NBA team Miami heats is a sports and entertainment arena.

8. Coral Castle Museum

Coral Castle Museum
3.6 /5

39 km from city center

Museum

Coral castle is an oolite limestone structure built in 1920.

9. Holocaust Memorial

Holocaust Memorial
3.6 /5

7 km from city center

Historical Site

The Holocaust Memorial was created in 1985 by a group of holocaust survivals.

10. Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park

Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park
3.5 /5

10 km from city center

Garden & Park

The park has one of the best beach in the entire US along with a lighthouse which is the oldest standing structure in Miami.

11. Biscayne Key

Biscayne Key
3.5 /5

8 km from city center

City

Biscayne key is an area south of Miami beach consisting of high end resorts, hotels and beaches.

12. Gesu Church

Gesu Church
3.4 /5

2 km from city center

Church & Cathedral

The church built in 1896 is the oldest church in Miami.

13. Miami Beach

Miami Beach
3.4 /5

7 km from city center

Beach

Miami Beach is not a beach but an altogether different city.

14. Deering estate

Deering estate
3.3 /5

20 km from city center

Nature

Deering estate was the home of American businessman and philanthropist Charles Deering who lived there till 1927.

15. Freedom tower

Freedom tower
3.3 /5

2 km from city center

Monument

Freedom Tower is used as a place for contemporary art museum. In 1979, it was added to the U.S. National Register of Historic Places and was designated a U.S. National Historic Landmark in 2008.

16. Gold Coast railroad museum

Gold Coast railroad museum
3.2 /5

26 km from city center

Museum

Gold Coast rail museum is a museum dedicated to the railway history of USA. Home to the famous "Ferdinand Magellan", better known as the presidential rail car, it sees thousands of visitors.

17. Boat tours

Boat tours
3.2 /5

2 km from city center

Boating & Cruises

The best way to explore Miami and take the trip's advantage to the fullest is to take a boat tour.

18. Wynwood walls

Wynwood walls
3.1 /5

4 km from city center

City

The Wynwood Arts District is home to over 70 Art Galleries, Retail Stores, Antique Shops, Eclectic Bars, and one of the largest open-air street-art installations in the world.

19. Zoo Miami

Zoo Miami

Zoo

The Zoo Miami, also known as The Miami-Dade Zoological Park and Gardens, covers around 750 acres of land and is the fifth largest zoo in the United States and the largest in entire Florida; they take a lot of care and put in a lot of effort to make the environment of the zoo as similar to the original environment of the species’ habitat. There are around 500 different species of animals including (Read More)birds, mammals, amphibians, and reptiles, and 1000 different species of trees in the zoo.

20. Monkey Jungle

Monkey Jungle

32 km from city center

Zoo

The 30 acre zoological park was established by Joseph DuMond in the year 1935 as an area for exhibition and study of 6 Java monkeys. The place stands by its tagline, "Where humans are caged and monkeys run wild!” Are you looking for some adventure? Then do go for the Rainforest Adventure Tour, which is $129.95 per person and lets you explore a 4 acre natural habitat filled with monkeys and there w (Read More)ill be continuous shows to keep you entertained.

21. Zoological Wildlife Foundation

Zoological Wildlife Foundation

0 km from city center

Wildlife

Zoological Wildlife Foundation is an organization co-founded by Mario Tabraue and MariaTabraue, which is a zoo, preservation, and conservation unit. It aims to spread awareness about the preservation of the wildlife. Founded in 2001 towards the south of Miami, Zoological Wildlife Foundation arranges encounters with the rare and endangered animals, people can also contribute to the organization and (Read More) also help some by adopting them. Inside the park resides a variety of species, including birds, mammals, primates, etc like African Crested Porcupine, American Alligator, Amur Leopard, Asian Small Clawed Otter, Brown Pelican, and many more.

22. Safari Edventure

Safari Edventure

33 km from city center

Wildlife Safari

The non-profit organization covers an area of around 5 acres and includes animals from 5 different continents. Are you looking for a thrilling experience with the wildlife? Safari Edventure is the place to be considered, it is home to animals like Kangaroos, Sloths, Lemurs, Fox, Monkeys, Fruit Bats, Alligators, Porcupines, Emus, Timber Wolves, Arctic Wolves, Snakes, Lizards, Tortoises, Mata Matas, (Read More) etc.

23. Sunny Isles Beach

Sunny Isles Beach

21 km from city center

Beach

Sunny Isles is one of the best beaches of Miami. It features a two-mile long beach with several access points, and its clear waters are perfect for snorkeling, diving and other water sports. Lifeguards are available throughout the bear access points to ensure your safety while you enjoy your day. If you need to refuel after playing in the sun, which you’ll probably need to, you can hit one of the (Read More)many cafes and restaurants around the place for a tropical concoction and a snack.

24. Oleta River State Park

Oleta River State Park

19 km from city center

Forest

The Oleta River State Recreational Area is the largest urban park in Florida encompassing 1,043 acres, and is situated on Biscayne Bay that offers a perfect getaway from the busy streets of downtown Miami. This place offers a 1,200 foot of sandy beach, where you have the chance to enjoy calm walking paths, dozens of bike trails and secluded beach spots.

25. Haulover Beach

Haulover Beach

18 km from city center

Beach

One of the most scenic beaches in the city, the Haulover Beach features landscaped dunes, a couple of picnic areas, and dozens of lifeguard towers. Haulover Beach is located right between Sunny Isles and Bal Harbour and it’s stunning landscape attracts travelers from all around the world. With 1.5 miles of sandy beach and surf, it is a perfect family beach in the city.

26. North Shore Open Space Park

North Shore Open Space Park

14 km from city center

Garden & Park

If you’re looking for a place to unplug and relax on the beaches of Miami, this park is the place for you. Enjoy its green spaces, explore its walking trails, or check out the beach - all without fighting the crowds. You can even take your dog there, but only in the park and not on the beach.

27. North Miami Beach

North Miami Beach

19 km from city center

Beach

This beach in North Miami is a popular venue among both locals and tourists. The park is relatively quiet, and features soft sand, sidewalk cafes, and a community center. Located midway between Miami and Ft. Lauderdale and adjacent to the Golden Glades Interchange, North Miami Beach is truly at the "Crossroads of South Florida".

28. Bal Harbour

Bal Harbour

16 km from city center

Stay Experience

This laid-back stretch of sand is fringed with luxury hotels. The jogging path winds around the mile-long beach, shaded by palms. You’ll find limited metered parking beneath Haulover Bridge. The tiny cafes in the nearby Town of Surfside or the elegant bistros in Bal Harbour Shops guarantee to keep you refreshed. A very important point to note here, though, there are no lifeguards or showers in Bal (Read More) Harbour. It is all on the sands.

29. Surfside Beach

Surfside Beach

0 km from city center

Beach

This beach boasts a mile-long reach of sand unfettered by anything commercial - hotels, shops, or restaurants - all the way from 88th to 96th Street. If you love the outdoors and pristine beauty, this beach, and its walking and biking paths, is for you.A little less crowded and quieter than South Beach, this beach is close to the sidewalk cafes, and bars that define the classic Miami Beach, as wel (Read More)l as historic sites like the Fontainebleau Miami Beach hotel. The calm and quiet environment here is sure to uplift your mood on the beach and give you a sense of tranquility.

30. South Pointe Park

South Pointe Park

6 km from city center

Garden & Park

South Pointe Park, also known as South Pointe, is a 17-acre urban park in the South Beach neighborhood of Miami Beach in Miami, Florida. It is lined with trees, benches, pathways, and runs right next to Miami Beach. South Pointe Park is the perfect spot for a beach picnic. There are also many green spots where you can pull out a blanket and lounge. You can go swimming at the beach and play in the (Read More)sand. There are barbeque facilities as well. There is also an ocean-themed water feature located right near the shaded picnic area, which kids will enjoy a lot.

31. Hobie Beach/Windsurfer Beach

Hobie Beach/Windsurfer Beach

2 km from city center

Beach

Located in Rickenbacker Causeway, Hobie Beach, also known as Windsurfer Beach is the best beach to go windsurfing and water sports. This narrow strip of beach is known for its scenic beauty that you can enjoy while indulging in water sports. Hobie beach offers a two-hour lesson and all-day group lessons. Hobie Beach has a locally run windsurfing rental concession for more than twenty years. The st (Read More)and has top-quality equipment for windsurfing and other water sports.

32. Virginia Key Beach

Virginia Key Beach

4 km from city center

Beach

Virginia Key Beach is known for its pristine landscapes and gorgeous beaches and ocean. It has a very important history attached to it regarding the American Civil Rights movement. The park is so historically important that the 1st of August is the official Historic Virginia Key Beach Park Day. Virginia Key Beach hosts many music shows and concerts. The Light Show at Virginia Beach is also well-kn (Read More)own. There are picnic tables and shaded pavilions if you wish to have a picnic with friends or family. The beach has ample space for beachgoers who enjoy privacy and sunshine.

33. Crandon Park Beach

Crandon Park Beach

7 km from city center

Beach

Located on the barrier island of Key Biscayne, Crandon Park Beach is one of the most beautiful beaches in Miami. The park is 808-acres of beautiful beaches, rich coastal landscapes, unique fossilized mangrove reef, and protected wetlands.

34. Matheson Hammock Park

Matheson Hammock Park

10 km from city center

Garden & Park

Located at 9610 Old Cutler Road, south of Coral Gables, in Miami, Matheson Hammock Park is 630-acres of vast stretches of Florida mangroves and hardwood forests, as well as planned green spaces.

35. Homestead Bayfront Park

Homestead Bayfront Park

36 km from city center

Garden & Park

Located in Homestead, South Dade, Homestead Bayfront Park is one of Miami’s most breathtaking beachfront parks. It is the perfect place for enjoying the beach, swimming, snorkeling, and exploring nature.

36. Gulfstream Park

Gulfstream Park

25 km from city center

Adventure & Gaming Zone

For an inclusive experience of gaming and sports under one roof, visit the Gulfstream park of Miami, offering 365 days of entertainment, thrill, and engagement. With more than 3,200 horses and 1,000 caretakers, ready for wager and racing - the experience will be thrilling. Visitors can also surf through the options of helping the retired horses of Gulfstream Park of Miami. Maintaining social dista (Read More)ncing in the times of pandemic, the slot machine, and electronic tables have been reorganized to offer you a relaxing time.

37. Miccosukee resort and gaming

Miccosukee resort and gaming

29 km from city center

Adventure & Gaming Zone

Located in the middle of Everglades, the famous Miccosukee Resort and Gaming is the one-stop destination for an entertaining and game-filled vacation in Florida. With more than 2000 machines, exhibiting classic as well as contemporary games, Miccosukee also offers its players a One reward program which includes discounts on resort rooms, meal vouchers, VIP giveaways, and many more.

38. Pérez Art Museum Miami

Pérez Art Museum Miami

3 km from city center

Museum

Formerly known as the Miami Art Museum, the Pérez Art Museum comes within the Museum Park and is a must-visit place for lovers of art. The relocation of the museum took place in 2013 and before that, the museum has boasted its huge collection of artworks since 1984. The museum currently has around 3000 art pieces with traces of Miami’s culture and influences of the African, Caribbean and Latin Ame (Read More)rican heritage and entertains a huge amount of visitors each year.

39. History Miami Museum

History Miami Museum

2 km from city center

Museum

Affiliated with Smithsonian, HistoryMiami offers the experience of various tours, displays and exhibitions that represent the rich culture as well as the history of Miami. They also host various events and have a large collection of both permanent and rotating art and research pieces for the guests to enjoy.

40. Vizcaya Museum & Gardens

Vizcaya Museum & Gardens

3 km from city center

Museum

Situated in Coconut Grove, this huge property originally designed by James Deering is now a large museum that is a hotspot for various social events, photoshoots as well as marriages. The beautiful main building with a Renaissance-themed architecture and lush green gardens makes up for one of the best spots according to both locals and tourists for parties and weddings.

41. Institute of Contemporary Art, Miami

Institute of Contemporary Art, Miami

6 km from city center

Museum

One of the widely popular art museums in Miami, ICA boasts its collection of various artworks from artists from all over the world and helps smaller local artists to display their works and enter into the platform. Tourists and art enthusiasts from all over the world can find some of the most modern and unique pieces representing various cultures and ideologies.

42. Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science

Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science

3 km from city center

Museum

Exploring the wonders of science and marine life, this museum located in Downtown Miami has one of the largest collections of marine animals, aquariums, science displays and a huge planetarium. The building itself is huge and through its displays, hopes to educate both locals and tourists more about the ecosystem of marine plants and animals found in the region as well as ventures into physics and (Read More) biology.

43. The Bass

The Bass

0 km from city center

Museum

A contemporary art museum situated on Miami Beach, The Bass first opened its doors in 1964 in the building that was formerly the Miami Beach Public Library and features a private collection of its donors, John and Johanna Bass, hence earning it its name. Since then the collection of the museum only grew and it currently houses a wide collection of artwork from famous artists from all over the worl (Read More)d.

44. Haitian Heritage Museum

Haitian Heritage Museum

6 km from city center

Museum

Situated in the Little Haiti region of the city, the Haitian Heritage Museum Miami aims to display and promote art pieces by Haitian artist throughout the years. Highlighting the rich culture as well as the rich artistic history of Haiti, the museum caters to guests from all over the world that come to admire the artwork of the artists.

45. Coral Castle

Coral Castle

39 km from city center

Forts & Palaces

Situated in Homestead, created by Edward Leedskalnin out of nearly 3 million pounds of oolite coral, and it is even believed that he made this huge array of structures all by himself, with the mere use of simple tools and no involvement whatsoever of machinery to lift the heavy corals. Though it is nothing but a theory, how the museum was truly constructed remains a mystery.

46. Wolfsonian-FIU

Wolfsonian-FIU

6 km from city center

Museum

Situated in the Art Deco District on South Beach, the Wolfsonian by the Florida International University is a museum that displays art as well as sheds light on some major social issues to educate its visitors about the recent and ancient events. The art pieces are mostly American and European and enable the guests to reflect over the ideologies and happenings related to the art.

47. Wilzig Erotic Art Museum (WEAM)

Wilzig Erotic Art Museum (WEAM)

Museum

Situated in the Art Deco District of Miami Beach, this museum founded by Naomi Wilzig in 2005 focuses exclusively on erotic art displays and is the only one in the country to do so. The collection includes over 4000 pieces from ancient periods to modern times of erotic art and it is one of the most unique museums in Miami.

48. Larry and Penny Thompson Campground

Larry and Penny Thompson Campground

27 km from city center

Camping

Across the vast stretch of 270 acres, the Larry and Penny Thompson Memorial Park and Campground is one of a kind in Southwest Miami Dade, stationed just beside the popularly visited Miami Zoo. The park is enveloped with wildflowers, rock pinelands, mango and lychee trees adorned by multiple picnic spots in all corners.

49. Everglades National Park

Everglades National Park

36 km from city center

National Park

Built-in 1947 to conserve the degrading landscape, Everglades National Park is undoubtedly one of the largest national parks in America, spread across an area of 1.5 million acres The park is truly a retreat in nature’s lap encircled by mangrove forest, pine forest, marine life, freshwater lake, and tidal estuaries.

50. Biscayne National Park

Biscayne National Park

31 km from city center

National Park

How about experiencing a stay is an isolated island with amazing waterfront and alluring wildlife? Camping in Biscayne National Park is exactly what you are looking for. The two campgrounds on Elliott Key and Boca Chita Key islands are accessible to travelers round the year.

51. John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park

John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park

74 km from city center

Forest

The most popular and first undersea park of the United States grabs enough eyeballs round the year for its exotic display of marine life. Established in 1963, the famous John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park encompasses 178 nautical square miles of amusing coral reef, leaving travelers in awe with nature’s wonder.

52. Bahia Honda State Park

Bahia Honda State Park

Forest

A dive into a wonderland with 500 acres of unhindered peace and an offshore beach is where you can find the incomparable camping experience for your life. Bahia Honda State Park in south Florida exhibits lined up palm trees, calming sunsets, and an absolute homeland of marine animals and birds. The tropical destination of Bahia Honda State Park is excellent for camping, offering a diverse catalog (Read More)of camping from RV to small tents.

FAQs on Miami

How can I commute within Miami?

Miami's public transit is among the best in the world. It is even possible to travel and explore complete Miami without taking taxi. Bus system covers the entire country and in recent times, they have become even more reliable. Many major bus routes operates 24 hours a day, including the one connecting Miami to Miami beach. Two metrorail lines - green and orange operate in the entire city from around 5:00 AM to midnight. Daily, weekly and monthly passes are available while a single trip may cost up to USD 2.25. Taxis are expensive in the area. Another cheap option is to rent a car.
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What are the top sightseeing places in Miami?

The top sightseeing places in Miami are South Beach, Little Havana, Miami Zoo, Jungle Island, Miami Seaquarium, Villa Vizcaya.

What are the top activities in Miami?

The top activities in Miami are Go Miami Card - All Inclusive Pass, Everglades Safari Park Admission Ticket, Miami Big Bus Hop-On Hop-Off Tours (Open-Top), Miami Biscayne Bay Boat Tour, Key West Day Trip from Miami with Conch Train, Trolley & Glass Bottom Boat Tour Options, Miami Guided City Tour.

What are the top hotels in Miami?

There are 1496 Hotels in Miami which can be booked through Holidify. The most popular hotels in Miami are The Ritz-Carlton South Beach, AC Hotel Miami Midtown, Provident Luxury Suites Fisher Island, Orchid House, Top Stay Miami - Gold - Brickell - Free Parking, Villa Diamond in South Beach. You can see all the hotels in Miami here
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