Attractions
in Miami, FL (showing 1 - 17 out of 17)

Show off your bowling skills on the lanes at Bird Bowl Bowling Center. This bowling alley puts a new spin on family fun with attractions like a game room packed with arcade favorites and a billiards facility with 16 tables available for play – not to mention its 60 bowling lanes. For some family-friendly competition, Bird Bowl is the perfect destination.

Snorkel with the fishies, spend a day on a boat, relax on the beach, or suit up for a scuba dive at Biscayne National Park. This park is the largest marine park in the National Park System and protects four ecosystems: a stretch of mangrove forest along the shoreline, the southern portion of Biscayne Bay, the northern Florida Keys, and a part of the world's third-longest living coral reef. All of these ecosystems mean that there's plenty of nature to explore here. There's also a visitor center on site with an art gallery featuring works inspired by the park and other attractions.

There's plenty to do outdoors at the Everglades National Park and Shark Valley Visitor Center. From guided tours to hiking and biking, canoeing and kayaking, fishing and camping, you'll get your fill of nature here in the country's largest subtropical wilderness.

Let the people at Everglades Safari Park show you the beautiful Everglades from the best vantage point – on the water! This safari attraction offers airboat rides through the heart of Everglades National Park, so you'll get to see the landscape of Florida's most famous region – if you're lucky, you'll spot an alligator along the way. Safari Park also hosts a wildlife show, and offers the opportunity to hold a real alligator.

No zoological park offers an experience like Jungle Island. This park offers a couple of tours where you can actually touch animals like lemurs and the world's only tame Cassowary. Other animal attractions around the park include orangutans, gibbons, African penguins, Caribbean flamingos, alligators, pythons, tigers, and a rare liger.

Explore the collection at the Lowe Art Museum. You'll see works from Asia, Africa, Europe, the Americas and all around the globe. From sculpture to paintings, drawings and photography, the art attractions here are thought provoking and beautiful. The museum also hosts a wide variety of traveling exhibitions, so be sure to keep an eye on the museum's calendar and catch an exhibit that suits your interests.

If you're a weak swimmer, or afraid to brave the waters of the ocean, then Matheson Hammock Park and Beach is the perfect place for you to spend a day by the water. The outdoor attraction features a man-made atoll pool that's shallow, safe and beautiful. If you're a fan of kite-boarding, this is also the perfect venue for the sport. There's also a nearby marina and a restaurant.

Enjoy a variety of exhibits at the Miami Children's Museum. The museum is home to hundreds of engaging exhibits that explore the arts, culture, community, communication and more. Some of the fascinating, hands-on exhibitions you'll encounter here include Castle of Dreams, Pet Central, Meet Miami, The Sea and Me, and All About Art.

Get up-close to the animals at the Miami Metro Zoo. There are over 2,000 animals that call this zoo home, along with 1,200 plant species. As you stroll down the pathways of the zoo, you'll see exhibits and attractions that house tigers, lions, sloths, antelope, kangaroos, monkeys, koala bears, gorillas, elephants, rhinoceros, and hundreds more.

When you're in Miami, you can sit beside the ocean or you can explore it at the Miami Seaquarium. This oceanarium is home to marine mammals, like Lolita the killer whale, and various fish, sharks, sea turtles, birds, reptiles and other animals. Other interesting attractions include live animal shows like the dolphin show, the sea lion show, and the killer whale show.

Learn about the history and culture of the city by exploring the Museum of History Miami. Exhibits and attractions throughout the facility showcase significant pieces of the city's history, explained through detailed exhibitions, collections, artifacts and publications.

Learn something new through the hands-on exhibits and attractions at the Patricia and Phillip Frost Museum of Science . The museum explores a little bit of everything with exciting exhibitions like Energy Tracker, The Sea Lab, and Heart Smart, among many others. While you're there, be sure to see a presentation at the Planetarium or the Wildlife Center.

See the modern and contemporary works featured at the Miami Art Museum. The MAM displays a collection boasting international works from the 20th and 21st centuries. Renown artists who have been featured in exhibits and attractions here include Guillermo Kuitca, Carlos Cruz-Diez, Susan Rothenberg, Janet Cardiff and George Buress Miller.

Head to the Port of Miami to sit back and watch the ships pass by. Along with cargo ships, you can also see cruise ships pulling in and out of port, as the Port of Miami is recognized as the “Cruise Capital of the World.” You'll find that relaxing and watching the port activities is the perfect way to unwind before or after an excursion in the city.

Given its popularity, it's safe to say that South Beach is a major tourism magnet for Miami and the state of Florida. With attributes like beautiful weather and beaches, world-class dining and shopping, a super hot club scene and other attractions, it isn't hard to see why SoBe is one of the top destinations on the Florida coast. While you're in Miami, be sure to take the time to explore this awesome beach-side neighborhood.

Have some fun in the sun at Virginia Key Beach Park. This beautiful park boasts a playground, a miniature train, an antique carousel, a large pavilion and much more. But while you're there, don't forget the park's main attraction – the beach!

Visit the beautiful Vizcaya Museum & Gardens to take a peek back in time and explore the beauty of a subtropical forest. As you walk through the attraction you'll notice the European stylings of the home, boasting Mediterranean Revival architectural style and Baroque elements. The gardens are lush, with blooming orchids and other flowers throughout.