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Out of town visitors… Where do you take them? This question can be frustrating. Sometimes confusing. Yet unavoidable. Because we all want to be a good host.
Hello! I'm Tour Guide Owl. I'm here to help you find fun and interesting things to do in Miami, Florida.
You may have readsome harsh comments about our City. We had the burlesque show cancel, not to mention, the Colorado congressman who called Miami a 'Third World country'. Well, I'm here to tell you otherwise - Miami isa beautiful place with lots to offer.
So here is my how to be a great host guide, with 101 best attractions for having an awesome time! Think of it as a useful resource to find information about what there is to do. (By the way, when I say "best", that's just one owl's opinion. The world is filled with others who are knowledgeable about the area.)
What's cool about this list - if you think I missed something - you canadd your favorites! You don't have to be an owl; dogs, cats, fish, visitors, locals, aliens...everybody's welcome! You could be in Cuba, Colorado, or Katmandu, We don't give a hoot.
The purpose of this article is to create a growing list of the best local attractions. Our goal is to reach 10,001 tips. When we do, we'll get together and have a big party, but more on that later.
Share your favorite places
I know this is an article about Miami attractions, but on a larger scale it's about sharing and connecting with people.
There are 3 reasons why you need to make sharing your number one priority for the forthcoming year:
So here we go! These are some things I'd share with you if I was your personal tour guide planning your trip.
A word of warning: don't be daunted by this list – if you did everything on it, you'd probably fall over from having too much fun. In reality, just 1 of these 101 things could be what's needed to turn an ordinary visit into a great one.
To make it easy, I broke it up into four categories: Recreation, Attractions, Parks, and Local Businesses. I decided to only talk about attractions that are within a 1-hour drive from Miami.
Let's get started!
Recreation above and below the water
- Tropical Boat rents power boats in Bayside; Phone (786) 218-3030.
- Fast Track rents power boats in Miami Beach and Bayside; Phone (305) 223-3488.
- Miami Catamarans rents Hobie Cats in Key Biscayne; Phone (305) 345-4104.
To see manatees in captivity, Miami Seaquarium visitors can view manatees in the Celebrity Pool, which has both above and underwater viewing.
If you're on a budget, you might be better off paying around $30 for passage on a larger drift fishing party boat like Reward; Phone (305) 372-9470, or Sea Legs; Phone (954) 923-2109.
There's also a number of snorkel and dive charters in Key Largo.
- Miami Seaquarium is located in Key Biscayne; Phone (305) 365-2531.
- Theater of the Sea is located 80 miles south in Islamorada; Phone (305) 664-2431.
Bonus Tip: Hablas Español? This article istranslated in Spanish.
- North American Canoes, specializes in Everglades kayaking tours; Phone (239) 695-3299.
- Inside Oleta State Park, Blue Moon rents kayaks by the hour. Phone (305) 957-3040.
- South Beach Kayak has rentals and self guided tours where you can paddle around Key Biscayne, Star Island, Hibiscus Island, and Monument Island; Phone (305) 332-2853.
Activities on land and in the air
- Beach Scooter; Phone (305) 538-7878
- Scooter City; Phone (305) 532-2032
- Scooters Rental; Phone (305) 532-0019
Ultralight Adventures is a Miami-based tour company and flight school providing ultralight tours and training. Tours start at $70; Phone (305) 361-3909.
- Everglades Airboat Rides -- It's easy to visit the Florida Everglades; they're just 35 miles west of Miami.
- Art Deco Tour -- Learn about South Beach hotels and other structures with a visit to a number of interiors.
- Miami City Tours -- Experience all of Miami on these narrated tours. See Bayside, Little Havana, Coconut Grove, South Beach - and a Biscayne Bay boat tour.
- Duck Tour -- Miami's only land and sea tour. Your amphibious vehicle will tour South Beach landmarks, then roll into the water for a Biscayne Bay cruise.
- Take a Boat Cruise -- Island Queen offers a 90 minute narrated cruise along Biscayne Bay. You will see the downtown Miami skyline, the Port of Miami, Fisher Island and Millionaires' Row.
- Eco-Adventure Tours -- Miami-Dade County offers many different ways to see Miami by canoe. Paddle through canals on the Coral Gables waterway. Experience a nighttime canoe trip around the Deering Estate. Watch the sun set over Black Point or Crandon Park.
- Miami Cultural Tours -- Discover the history and culture of Little Havana, Allapatah, Little Haiti, Downtown Miami, Jewish Heritage, Liberty City, Coconut Grove, and Miami Beach Art Deco Disctict.
- Dr. Paul George is a history teacher and a historian at the Historical Museum of South Florida. He also leads guided tours of Little Havana, Brickell, and Key Biscayne, on themes such as cemeteries and the Miami River. The cost is $17 to $37. Phone (305) 375-1621.
Nearby attractions
- Art Deco District -- South Beach has the world's largest collection of Streamline Moderne Art Deco architecture. Some noteworthy Art Deco buildings include, Sherbrooke Hotel and the Miami Beach Post Office. Visit the Art Deco Museum on Ocean Drive and ask about their walking tours.
- Ocean Drive -- Running in a north-south direction, Ocean Drive is the easternmost street in South Beach, from 1st to 15th Street (Lummus Park). Ocean Drive is responsible for the South Beach aesthetic that visitors expect. It's also home to several prominent restaurants including News Cafe, Mango's, Clevelander, and is the site of the infamous Versace House.
- Lincoln Road -- An open-air pedestrian mall, considered to be the premiere shopping area in South Beach. Lincoln Road Mall is home to many restaurants, shops, art galleries, as well as retail outlets and the Regal Cinema movie theatre.
- Espanola Way -- This street runs from Collins west to Pennsylvania. The area was modeled after the Mediterranean villages found in France and Spain. Today it's home to a yoga studio, art house movie theatre, restaurants, shops, and more.
Theme parks
Place your bets
- Miami Jai-Alai is open year-round from noon to 5pm (closed: Tuesdays). Evening matches start at 7pm Mon, Fri and Sat. They also have simulcast wagering, and a card room for poker & dominoes.
- Dania Jai-Alai opens at 7pm Tues. - Sat. The poker room is open 12pm to 12am Tue - Sat. Dania Jai-Alai is set to open its slots room sometime in 2008.
- Mardi Gras race track and gaming center is open year round. The casino is the only place in Florida with Class III -- traditional -- slot machines. Mardi Gras is located at 831 N. Federal Hwy. Hallandale Beach; Phone (954) 924-3200.
- Flagler Dog Track has racing during it's June to November season, and a poker room that's open when the track is running. Flagler is just five minutes east of Miami Airport. The track is located at NW 37th Ave., Miami; Phone (305) 649-3000.
Parks and nature preserves
Museums and art galleries
Shopping and noteworthy businesses
- Miami - located near Dolphin Mall. Opening 2007.
- Dania Beach, Ft. Lauderdale - located at 200 Gulf Stream Way, Dania Beach; Phone 954-929-7710
Hotels and restaurants
For adults only
Opium Garden -- This open-air, two-level nightclub is one of the best places to party in South Beach. The club is decked out with Buddha statues and Chinese lanterns creating an exotic feel. There are a number of dance floors, each spinning different kinds of music. Opium is located 136 Collins Ave., Miami Beach; (Map); Phone (305) 531-5535.