Easily accessible from the Miami International Airport, Miami, Florida attractions offer something for every taste, including: high-end and bargain shopping, art and science museums, nature-viewing, boating and fishing, history, architecture and nightlife.
One of the most popular tourist attractions in Miami, Florida, is the Bayside Marketplace. Here the entire family can find something fun: shopping the many boutiques, eating at the many restaurants or even a gondola ride along the Bay. Miami's great weather will make it a memorable experience for the whole family.
The Metrozoo and Miami's Seaquarium are two of Miami, Florida's tourist attractions that younger family members are sure to enjoy. And for more close-up views of wildlife, Miami's Monkey Jungle or Parrot Jungle and Gardens allow visitors to observe monkeys, parrots, macaws, and flamingos in natural habitats.
Miami Florida attractions offer many different types of experiences. The Coconut Grove area offers art galleries and shops, as well the famed Miami Museum of Science and Planetarium. Take a sight-seeing cruise around Biscayne Bay, or an airboat ride through the mangroves. If history is more to your liking, Miami boasts a Spanish Monastery that was built in 1141 and brought to the United States in the 1920s by William Randolph Hearst. It's the oldest building in North America. Don't miss the beautiful villa and grounds of the Viscaya Museum and Gardens, with its classic fountains, statuary and grottos.
South Beach is one of the most popular of attractions in Miami, Florida. Spend the day soaking up the sun with the beautiful people on South Beach and have lunch at one of the trendy restaurants just off the beach. After dark, Miami nightlife ranges from the very hip to more classic entertainments, so everyone and anyone can have a good time in Miami.
Attractions in Miami are perfect for those who like to do their playing outdoors. Bike rental, sailing, windsurfing, kayaing or tennis: Participant sports are available to all in Miami, Florida. If your sports enjoyment is more of a spectator variety, there's auto-racing, dog-racing, horse-racing, jai-alai, soccer, tennis, basket ball and football.
Miami, Florida's many hotels offer vacationers a range of options from the lower price ranges to the finest of establishments. Car rentals are available, and Miami's light rail Metromover mass transit system circles the heart of the city on twin elevated loops to help you make the most of your vacation.
Whatever your tastes, and however long you stay, Miami is sure to dazzle you with its rich variety of culture, architecture, food, entertainments, and experiences.
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