Miami has more to offer than scenic beaches.
Miami, Florida, is one of the best-known vacation spots for any season. Tourists find that there are many activities to experience in the city, whether it be enjoying the outdoors or visiting one of Miami's attractions. There is something for everyone in Miami.
South Beach
Visiting a local beach is a favorite activity while visiting Miami, Florida. The most popular site is South Beach, containing not only a beach but several restaurants, clubs, hotels and shopping opportunities. The beach is known for its Latin American feel. Visitors are able to rent cabanas alongside the beach from the South Beach offices. South Beach features a two-mile path for walking, jogging, biking or roller-blading. Parents are warned that children might encounter topless sun bathers during their visit. Parking is available, although drivers are advised to come early during peak season.
Bayview Terrace
801 12th Ave. South, Suite 302
Miami, FL 34102
239-775-4936
Miami Seaquarium
The Miami Seaquarium is a 38-acre aquarium park that first opened in 1955. The park attracts an average of 600,000 visitors per year, making it South Florida's most popular attraction. The Miami Seaquarium offers several lively shows for audiences featuring dolphins, sea lions and killer whales. These animals show off their acrobatic skills, creating a "splash zone" for audience members sitting in the front rows. The park also offers several presentations to visitors, showing audiences feed 200-lb. sharks, tropical fish, eels, loggerhead turtles, manatees, seals and sea lions. Crocodiles, reptiles and tropical birds also live at the Miami Seaquarium. The park is open seven days a week from 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Miami Seaquarium
4400 Rickenbacker Causeway
Miami, FL 33149
305-361-5705
miamiseaquarium.com/visitor_info/show.asp
Miami Museum of Science
The Miami Museum of Science was first established in 1950 after the Junior League of Miami determined that local children needed a science museum. Now existent for more than 50 years, the museum offers a variety of daily shows and demonstrations on scientific concepts. Past presentations have included showing how telescopes work, finding stars and planets at night and learning how energy is transferred. Dade County residents receive a discount on their admission ticket. The Miami Museum of Science is open daily from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., closing on Thanksgiving and Christmas Day.
Miami Museum of Science
3280 South Miami Ave.
Miami, FL 33129
305-646-4200
miamisci.org/www/prices.html
Zoo Miami
Zoo Miami is popular visiting site for Miami tourists and locals. It was first opened in 1948, containing merely three monkeys, two black bears and one goat on display at the time. Now, as of July 2010, the zoo has expanded to more than 100 exhibits, featuring over 2,000 animals. Animals enjoy 740 total acres of land to live in, while visitors have more than three miles of walkway space. Children 2 years of age and under receive free admission. The zoo is open 365 days a year, between 9:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m.
Zoo Miami
1 Zoo Blvd.
12400 SW 152 St.
Miami, FL 33177
305-251-0400
miamimetrozoo.com/about-metr
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