Miami, Florida Attractions

With its cultural and natural diversity, incredible attractions , recreational facilities and beautiful beaches, Miami is a much sought after tourist destination. Miami is located in southeastern Florida in the United States.

Miami, Florida offers a family-friendly vacation for both the young and the old. If you are a nature buff, do visit the Flamingo Gardens and Miami Metro Zoo. Wildlife destinations like Monkey Jungle and Parrot Jungle Island are sure to interest the nature enthusiast. There are numerous museums featuring heritage, art, history, and science. Take a trip to the past at Miami Freedom Tower and Merrick House and Gardens. Other choice attractions are the botanical gardens, aquariums, and numerous parks. Whatever your interest, schedule, and budget, Miami has something for everyone.

Miami is a city famous for many historical sites. Among them, the most noted one is Barnacle State Historic Site, spread over an area of 40 acres, and situated on the shores of Biscayne Bay. It contains the oldest home in Dade County, built in 1891. It is a seven-room structure; and was the home of one of Coconut Grove's most influential pioneers, Ralph Middleton Munroe. The site was named after the central room, which was octagonal in shape and looked like a barnacle. A walk into the site passes through a tropical hardwood hammock. Barnacle State Historic Site is one of the best preserved historic sites where visitors can catch a glimpse of Old Florida during The Era of the Bay.

Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden is an 83-acre park offering a variety of programs in environmental education, conservation, and horticulture. Established in 1938, it is an international leader in tropical plant research. The garden houses a wide variety of rare tropical plants including palms, flowering trees, cycads, and vines. It also features a sanctuary for migratory birds, a fern glade, tropical fruit trees and nearly a dozen lakes. Visitors can explore the Bailey Palm Glade, Montgomery Palmetum, Arboretum, Keys Coastal Habitat, Rainforest, Gate House Museum, and other areas with a trained guide. There is also a Garden Shop for memorable gifts and unique books on the tropical world.

A trip to Miami is not complete without visiting the Dolphin Mall. It is the largest shopping and entertainment destination in Miami offering the finest fashion, shopping, dining, and family entertainment options in a beautiful setting. It houses over 150 stores, restaurants, a 19-screen movie theater, 850-seat food court, and entertainment options, including a bowling alley. The mall is a great place for bargain hunters. It is divided into three areas on the basis of distinctive Miami products and features. The Ramblas is a blend of entertainment options and food court. The Playa is the region for beach and summer fashion accessories. Moda is the location for fashion stores and designer boutiques.

The city also offers distinctive dining and entertainment experience to the visitors. When it comes to art and culture, Art Deco Welcome Center, Miami Art Museum, and the Museum of Contemporary Art are famous for having the greatest visitor appeal. Miami Seaquarium, Vizcaya, Metro-Dade Cultural Center, Miami Children’s Museum, Miccosukee Indian Village, and the Miami Museum of Science and Planetarium are other places worth visiting.

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