The Best Of Miami
Miami is a tourist's paradise, with its intense blue waters, gently swaying palms, and eclectic mix of inhabitants. In fact, there is so much on offer in this delightful city that it can be hard to pick out the best attractions. When choosing what to do in Miami, you'll find the best activities are those that take advantage of the gorgeous weather and welcoming atmosphere. We've assembled a list of our favorite five attractions in Miami to help you find the best the city has to offer.
The Everglades National Park features 1.5 million acres of swamps chock-full of jaw-dropping wildlife. The best way to see the Everglades is by boat tour, which you can book year-round at the Flamingo and Gulf Coast. As you tour through this tropical atmosphere, you might spot alligators, crocodiles, wood stork, great blue herons, and many more types of swamp wildlife. Miami's infamous heat feels utterly tropical here, and it's a great chance to feel like you're in the rain forest while never leaving Miami.
To see the glitz and glamor of Miami, a visit to South Beach is required. South Beach is home to gorgeous beaches, high end shopping, and glitzy mansions. While you're there, stop by the Versace mansion: You may have seen it on television, but the luxury of this palace can only be truly comprehended by seeing it in person. The Lincoln Road Pedestrian mall is a beautiful open-air shopping mecca which offers the designer wares only Miami's lucky elite can actually buy. Browsing is free, so take an afternoon to wind your way through these charming shops. If nightlife is your thing, you can't go wrong with any of the South Beach bars, some of which have gained fame on MTV in recent years. A stroll on this lit-up beach at night is unforgettable.
The Miami Seaquarium will be a smash with both kids and adults. Located in the heart of Miami, you will find this exceptional aquarium to be nothing like any you've ever visited: It's entirely outdoors! Thanks to the moderate climate in Miami, it is possible to take in fantastic shows here year round. The sea lions, bottle nose dolphins, and killer whale all put on a marvelous show which will keep everybody spellbound. You can even visit the lagoon where the "Flipper" television show was originally filmed, and be introduced to Flipper himself.
Still another attraction which would be feasible only in Miami is the Miami Metrozoo. This colossal 290 acre animal park features animals from all over the globe in environments which closely duplicate their natural habitat. At the Miami Metrozoo, you'll be able to glimpse white Bengal tigers, lions, koala bears, kangaroos, a Komodo dragon and an extensive aviary and reptile house. All of the animals are un-caged, with visitors kept safe through the use of moats.
Miami is becoming a center for the arts, and opportunities to experience great live theater abound here. Jackie Gleason Theater, Actor's Playhouse and the Coconut Grove Playhouse are the three best known of the local Miami theaters, and you can see a Broadway quality play or musical on any given night in Miami. Ballet enthusiasts should not miss the chance to see the internationally acclaimed Miami City Ballet, which focuses on both ethnic and classical style ballet.
Miami is full of unique opportunities, and it's a city like no other. Your visit there may be short, but one thing is certain: Miami will draw you back again.
