Top 15 most interesting places in Miami and around

It's already cool in New York, Chicago and Washington, and it's eternal summer in Florida. Read the rating: where in Miami and the surrounding area to see lions, fly a kite, eat fresh mozzarella, see James Bond's car and a Soviet tank, visit a castle, ride a canoe, have a drink in the freezer and touch an alligator.

We tried all fifteen places personally, specified the prices and the location of the parking. We also write about all this and many other things every day. Facebook group "Event Calendar". Join us, we are already more than three thousand people.

This is a continuation of our “series” about the best places in Florida. Read Top 15 family vacation spots in Miami and the surrounding areaand also see first и second Florida travel route by car (with interactive map).

1. Park and Organic Market PINECREST GARDENS & FRESH MARKET

Beautiful natural park with subtropical plants.

Jungle with red asphalt paths.

In the park:

• typical florida plants;
• waterfalls and ponds;
• carps, turtles, birds;
• contact zoo;
• playground;
• game fountains;
• Pavilion for holidays;
• coffee shop;
• Botanical Garden;
• world of butterflies.

Initially an amusement park Parrot jungle island He was here, and in 2003, he was transferred to Watson Island.

On Sundays, the farmers market is open at the entrance to the park, you can buy fresh vegetables, fruits, bread, local cheese and much more.

Cost: $ 5. Parking is free.

Address: 11000 Red Road, Pinecrest, FL 33156.

2. Villa Museum Vizcaya VIZCAYA MUSEUM & GARDENS

You can walk around this incredibly poetic “museum” villa forever. In the gardens with fountains, built in the French-Italian style, you can hide from the heat. The house was built at the beginning of the last century (1914-1922) as the winter residence of a businessman from New York, James Deering. Basic style: the era of Napoleon Bonaparte. At the time, this house was luxurious - with an elevator, heating and ventilation, semi-automatic laundry and almost modern plumbing;

• the garden is divided according to European canons, taking into account the tropical flora of the state;
• statues and grottoes, galleries and fountains;
• many orchids and other flowers;
• there is a stylish cafe and gift shop;
• perfect spot for taking pictures.

Cost: Admission - $ 16 for adults, $ 5 for children. Parking is free.

Address: 3251 South Miami Ave, Miami, FL 33129.

3. Parks in Coconut Grove MYRES BAYSIDE PARK & PEACOCK PARK

Two very beautiful small parks on the waterfront in the area Coconut Grove.

Nearby is Fresh Marketwhere a farmer’s market is open every Saturday and you can buy fresh organic produce.

In parks:

• docks for boats;
• playground;
• walking paths;
• equipment rental for water sports Miami watersports;
• boat rental for sailing;
• Stand up paddling or boards with a paddle;
• yachtsmen club Coconut Grove Sailing Club;
• before the Halloween festival takes place Coconut Grove Pumpkin Patch Festival;
• great views, almost Cote d'Azur;
• Parking spaces are few.

On the yacht / boat you can swim to the islands Dinner Key Picnic Islands to the picnic.

Cost: depends on the sport.

Address: 2900 McFarlane Rd Miami, FL 33133.

4. West Lake Park, canoe WEST LAKE PARK

In this natural park in the city of Hollywood there are:

• kayak and canoe rental (Thursday – Sunday from 09: 00 to 15: 50);
• nearly five kilometers of mangrove paths;
• Sunday lectures at 12: 00;
• every third Tuesday of the month from 10: 00 to 11: 00 - special programs for young nature lovers (two to four years);
• two playgrounds;
• Volleyball Court;
• tennis courts;
• squash;
• picnic tables;
• birds, fish, turtles, crabs, squirrels, iguanas;
• big lake where you can fish;
• toilets.

Cost: Entry $ 1.50 per person on weekends and holidays, on weekdays for free. Parking is free.

Address: 1200 Sheridan St., Hollywood, FL 33019.

5. Library in Aventura AVENTURA LIBRARY

Since 17 August, a new library in Aventura is operating (next to Aventura Mall).

Better than any site. Admission is free for all.

And for residents of Miami-Dade County, free classes are provided for children:

• Kids Creators - Creative classes on Tuesdays from 16: 00 to 16: 30;
• Bedtime storytime - reading bedtime stories on Thursdays from 18: 30 to 19: 00;
• Stories, Songs and Activities - Songs, stories and entertainment on Mondays with 10: 30: for kids from 19 months to three years and for children of three to five years.

Cost: at no extra charge.

Address: Northeast Dade - Aventura Branch Library 2930 Aventura Blvd, Aventura FL 33180.

6. Ice Bar Ice bar

This bar has become one of the most vibrant sights in Miami.

There are similar bars in several European cities (for example, in Copenhagen), and there is also a completely ice hotel in Scandinavia.

Visitors are given warm clothes, because in the bar they will have to drink beverages in sub-zero temperatures (-5'C or 23'F). Glasses are also made of ice. The entrance is open for children, they are also given fur coats and hats.

Cost: just entrance to the freezer for adults costs $ 17, for children $ 14. Package entrance + cocktail costs $ 34.

Address: 1672 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33139.

7. Park with alligators SAWGRASS RECREATION PARK

Show with alligators. Photo by Marina Lazarenko-Manevich.

Natural park with alligators.

Great flatboat ride through typical Florida marshland.

What you can see:

• alligators (not to be confused with crocodiles - these are two different types);
• many alligators floating freely right a few centimeters from a boat with low sides;
• turtles;
• mini zoo;
• show with alligators;
• a photo with a baby alligator (mouth taped with electrical tape));
• grilled alligator tails for $ 9;
• souvenirs.

You can book a private tour or a night walk.

Be sure to take free earplugs near the ticket office, the propeller at the outboard motor is very loud.

Cost: Entrance ticket (a boat ticket) $ 22.95 adult, $ 12.95 for children (4-12 years). Parking is free.

Address: 1006 US27, Weston, FL 33327.

8. Gallery of collections TATE'S GALLERY

Gallery-shop of collectible series for lovers of comics, cartoons, robots, Japanese manga, anime, and just for people who are interested.

Even the Morikami Museum rented robots from this gallery for its Robots exhibition. В Tate's you can find:

• collectible toys;
• rare books;
• serial figures;
• old models;
• rare DVD / CD;
• Japanese sweets;
• exhibition floor Bear and Bird Boutique + Gallery.

Cost: at no extra charge.

Address: 4566 North University Dr. Lauderhill, Florida 33351 954-748-0181.

9. Casino, cafe and concert hall HARD ROCK

Clothes and guitar of the musicians of the band “Korn” in the Hard Rock cafe. Photo by Marina Lazarenko-Manevich

The world famous brand represented in Hollywood casinos, restaurants and shopping; besides, there is a hotel and a big stage for concerts.

Schedule of live concerts (until the end of 2015 of the year) here. The complex has:

• an exhibition of original clothing and instruments by musicians, actors and other celebrities.
• There are gourmet restaurants (Kuro and Council Oak),
• itself Hard Rock Cafe and many restaurants of Mediterranean, Mexican, Cuban, Italian cuisine.
• The casino operates 24 hours a day.

Cost: depends on the event. Parking is free.

Address: Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, 1 Seminole Way Hollywood, FL 33314.

10. Car museum MIAMI AUTO MUSEUM DEZER COLLECTION

The car museum consists of Michael Deser’s personal collection.

The museum is divided into two parts - classics and Hollywood films (all cars are original and were used during the filming of films). there is a large car hall and the James Bond hall of fame. And - Soviet tank T-55.

Here are the cars from such films:

• "Grease" (Grease, 1978);
• "Ghostbusters" (Ghostbusters, 1984);
• "Mr. Bean" (Mr. Bean 1990);
• "The Flintstones Family" (The Flinstones, 1960);
• "Scooby-Doo" (Scooby-Doo, 1969);
• "Big races" (The Great Race, 1965);
• "Back to the Future" (Back to the future, 1985);
• "Harry Potter" (Harry Potter, 2001-2011);
• "Knight Rider" (Knight Rider, 1982);
• "Batman" (Batman, 1943);
• "Speed ​​Racer" (Speed ​​Racer, 1993);
• "Private detective Magnum" (Magnum P. I., 1980)

In addition, the museum has:

• Collection of American and European classic cars;
• motorcycles, bicycles and scooters;
• military equipment;
• micro cars, electric cars;
• art Gallery;
• cafe and Souvenir shop.

Cost: Admission: $ 40 adult, $ 15 for children, $ 25 for senior citizens, children under five are free. Parking is free.

Address: 2000 NE 146th Str, Miami, FL 33181.

11. FISHING

In Florida, it's a sin not to try fishing in the ocean (we tried Deep Sea Drift Fishing, other types of fishing can be read here). Usually captains allow bring children from two years old and older. As a rule, it is possible to go fishing not only in the morning, but also in the afternoon and evening.

• all fishing rods and tackle included;
• take a mini-fridge for catch with you, ice for fish will be given on arrival at the shore;
• also better stock up on food and drinks
• waterproof shoes, windbreaker, sunscreen and sunglasses are recommended;
• take cash, on the ship, the guys are happy to clean your fish for a tip.

Cost: from $ 20 in four hours.

Address: many small ships coming out of Fort Lauderdale (SE 17th Str).

12. Lion Safari Park LION COUNTRY SAFARI

СYou start in your car through the prairie and savannah, where lions, rhinos, zebras, many species of deer and goats, ostriches, giraffes, monkeys, turtles, birds live.

ПThen leave the car in the parking lot ($ 7) and go for a walk in the amusement park, where there is a lot of interesting things:

• contact zoo;
• game fountains;
• pavilion with parrots, feeding - $1;
• camel riding - $5;
• Ferris wheel;
• feeding giraffe $ 2.50;
• maze;
• carousel;
• slides, including water;
• catamarans and boat on the lake;
• mining gold and precious stones for children - $5;
• mini golf.

In rainy weather, water slides can close. Important - be careful not to open the windows and doors of the car during a safari. Rhinos and ostriches come very close to the cars.

Cost: Admission $ 31.50 for adults, $ 23 for children. Parking $ 7.

Address: Lion Country Safari 2003 Lion Country Safari Road Loxahatchee, FL 33470

13. Center for Art and Culture AVENTURA ARTS & CULTURAL CENTER

Center for Art and Culture and Concert Hall in Aventura. Venue for concerts.
In the center:
• concert hall at 330 seats;
• a beautiful hall, a vision of a local artist Edouard Duval-Carrie, symbolizing the Atlantic Ocean and its inhabitants;
• the glass building itself is an interesting architectural object;
• beautiful views of the bay and high-rise buildings in the Sunny Isles Beach area;
• at the end of the year there are many concerts, ballet performances, theatrical performances;
• there is a summer camp, dance and theater circle;
• hall can be rented and hold events.

14. Hockey stadium BB&T CENTER

Despite the sweltering weather, Florida has hockey, and the legendary local hockey team, the Florida Panthers, has a home stadium.

In the lobby there is an exhibition and team history, including a photo and the form of Pavel Bure and Igor Larionov.

In addition to hockey itself (the season is open from October to the end of January 10), the stadium hosts a show on the ice (in August there was a circus Cirque Du Soleil, in September - Disney on ice (17-20 September). In December there will be Christmas events as well as basketball.

Cost: Depends on the event. Parking $ 20.

Address: 1 Panther Pkwy, Sunrise, FL 33323 BB&T Center.

15. Hallover Park and Kites HAULOVER PARK & MARINA

Showcase with fish in natural size in Hallover Park. Photo by Marina Lazarenko-Manevich.

A beautiful park overlooking the Intrastalal Channel between Sunny Isles Beach and Bal Harbor.

In the park:

• BBQ facilities from the ocean;
• Marina for boats and small yachts;
• a cafe Delicias Bar & Grill;
• sale of freshly caught fish by local fishermen (from $ 5 per pound of mackerel, for example);
• nudist beach;
• kite festival (will be October 18);
• golf;
• bicycle rent;
• equipment rental for water sports;
• toilets;
• docks for boats;
• scenic sunsets.

Cost: Is free. Parking $ 5- $ 15.

Address: 15000 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33154.

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