Historical Museum of Southern Florida

Discover the past and the present of Southern Florida and the Caribbean through permanent and changing exhibits. Visit the Research Center for prints, antique maps, books and over one million historic photographs. Free, year round cultural programs for all ages. Special walking, bike, coach and boat tours. On permanent display, "Tropical Dreams: A People's History of Southern Florida."

Open 10am to 5pm Monday through Saturday. 10am to 9pm on third Thrusday.
Located at 101 W. Flagler Street in Downtown Miami.
Miami-Dade Cultural Center - Phone 305-375-1492

Gold Coast Railroad Museum

Exhibits include the display of the Ferdinand Magellan, the private railroad car built for President Franklin Roosevelt, and other historic trains. Open Tuesdays thru Fridays 10am to 4pm; weekends, 11am to 4pm.

Located at 12450 SW 152nd. Street, Miami, Florida. Phone 305-253-0063. Next to Miami MetroZoo.

Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden

One of the world's preeminent botanical gardens spans 83 acres of rare, tropical plants. Highlights include a conservatory, a rainforest, a butterfly garden and the National Palm and Cycad Collections, cafe and gift shops. Festivals and art exhibitions and special events throughout the year. Open daily (except Christmas) 9:30am to 4:30pm.

Admission includes narrated tram tours, some Spanish tram tours, seasonal walking tours, and year round butterfly tours.

Location: Old Cutler Road, Coral Gables, Miami. Phone: 305-667-1651

Port of Miami Video

Fiesta Cruises

Daily sightseeing cruises (approx. 1:30 hs) travel around the Port of Miami, Fisher Island and other islands of the rich and famous (Millionaire's Row). You may see the homes of Gloria Estefan, Julio Iglesias and others, and the former homes of Elizabeth Taylor, Frank Sinatra and Al Capone. Dance or sit in shaded comfort. There also are nightly party cruises. These cruises leave from 401 Biscayne Boulevard (Bayside Marketplace), Miami. Phone 305-371-3033

Everglades National Park

See endangered species of birds and animals in this 1.5 million acre park, the third largest national park in the lower 48 US states. It has two entrances from Miami: Shark Valley, 25 miles west of Miami on the Tamiami Trail (Hwy 41); and the Main Entrance at Homestead, 50 miles south of Miami. To get there take Florida Turnpike south to last exit or take U.S. 1 south.

Florida Panther, Puma concolor coryi
National Park Service Photo by Rodney Cammauf

Dolphin Harbor at Miami Seaquarium

They're fast, fun and love to make new friends. They're the dolphins at Miami Seaquarium. Join them for a fun-filled Dolphin Odyssey and Dolphin Encounter, which you'll never forget. It begins with a little insight into htese intelligent and fun-loving mammals, followed by the dolphin interaction. Get a chance to touch them, feed them, play with them and get up-close and personal. Dolphin Odyssey is $199 plus tax per person and Dolphin Encounter is $139 plus tax per person. Your package also includes a all-day admission to the park. It is located at 4400 Rickenbacker Causeway, in Key Biscayne. Phone: 305-365-2501