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Miami, also referred to as the Magic city


Miami Florida Attractions

Miami, also referred to as the Magic city, is an amazing place for the entire family to enjoy a cool and peaceful vacation time. Blessed with an excellent climate, abundant natural beauty, and unrivaled ocean access, Miami, Florida offers unlimited number of attractions and entertainment venues for visitors of all ages and interests. Miami attractions can make your vacation an unforgettable experience. Miami, situated in the southeastern part of Florida in the United States, is visited by people from every part of the world. This place is immensely popular with honeymooners, adventurers, and other holidaymakers.

The city offers something for everyone. Attractions such as museums, zoos, parks, aquarium, beaches, and many beautiful historical sites can be found throughout the city. While visiting Miami, travelers can involve themselves in a number of exciting activities.

Monkey Jungle, located in South Dade County, is a popular favorite with tourists. This is an interesting spot where you can see nearly 400 primates. Dozens of exotic species of primates found here include the golden lion tamarin, gibbons, guenons, spider monkeys, and colobus. Among which, golden lion tamarin is a native of the Brazilian jungle regions. Visitors can also see the Java monkey troop, a group consisting of 80 monkeys. The main highlight is the Java monkey feedings, where the monkeys dive into the pool to get the fruits and treats. The park is open from 9:30 am until 5:00 pm on all days.

Another interesting attraction is the Miami Museum of Science and Space Transit Planetarium. The museum features hands-on-exhibits, science demonstrations, outdoor wildlife center, and a natural history collection. Apart from these, the museum provides educational programs for kids and adults in topics dealing with the environment, sciences and cultural heritage. Seasonal traveling exhibitions are also conducted. The Planetarium is a great attraction here with its domed projection screen. Other features in the planetarium include surround sound, video projection, and breathtaking four storey tall multi-media imagery. Wildlife center at the museum houses a number of parrots, tortoises, snakes, and lizards. Live science demonstrations comprise shocking science slime time, cow's eye dissection and reptile encounters.

Yet another attractive spot worth visiting is the Venetian Pool. Situated in a residential area of Coral Gables, the quarry site was designated as a public pool in 1924. It is bounded by a number of Spanish style buildings, a garden patio and a grotto. Venetian style Gondolas, a cave and a rock diving platform are other added attractions. The pool has a sandy sunning area nearby for sunbathers. In addition, it includes a café area that is perfect to arrange weddings and receptions.

Deering Estate at Cutler, Parrot Jungle and Gardens, Miami MetroZoo , Miami Seaquarium , Vizcaya Museum and Gardens , Everglades National Park, Historical Museum of Southern Florida, Miami Children’s Museum, Lowe Art Museum, Hialeah Park, Cape Florida Lighthouse, Dolphin Mall, Barnacle State Historic Site, Fairchild Tropical Garden, and Flamingo Gardens are some other popular attractions that should not be missed while visiting Miami.






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