Wanderlust World Wanderlust World Visit Miami, Florida, for a vacation in a tropical city that offers many cool things to do. Miami has plenty of activities for the eager tourist, whether you’re into catching live entertainment, getting your thrills with a day spent on the water, checking out family attractions or getting the most of the city’s night life.
Consider visiting Parrot Jungle Island if you’re looking for something to do in Miami with your whole family. Parrot Jungle Island combines the variety of wildlife found in zoos with the live stage performances found in theme parks. Check out kid-favorite animals such as tigers, penguins and kangaroos. Get hands-on with feathery friends in the Lorikeet Aviary, see uncaged big cats at Tale of the Tiger stage show, explore a replica of the Florida Everglades or relax on the park’s own beach.
Parrot Jungle Island
1111 Parrot Jungle Trail
Miami, FL 33132
305-400-7000
jungleisland.com
If hitting up popular night clubs is your idea of a cool thing to do, check out one of Miami’s largest, Space Miami. Space Miami occupies a former warehouse now converted to a multistory night club with multiple bars, dance floors, lounges and a lively cast of professional resident and guest DJs. Space Miami has earned itself quite a reputation among club-goers, voted the best night club in the United States by DJ Mag (ranked No. 6 six worldwide).
Space Miami
34 Northeast 11th St.
Miami, FL 33132
305-350-1956
clubspace.com
The Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden provides a place for families to view exotic tropical plant-life firsthand while learning about the importance of conservation and ensuring continuing biodiversity. The 83-acre garden includes a variety of exhibits, including an area dedicated to replicating a tropical rainforest ecosystem and an exhibit of tropical fruits that allows guests a hands-on chance to use their senses to experience them. Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden also hosts a number of conservation-related events and plant sales throughout the year. See the garden's website for further details.
Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden
10901 Old Cutler Road
Miami, FL 33156
305-667-1651
fairchildgarden.org
Bayfront Park offers something for virtually every style of tourist, whether you want to take part in a free class, take a cruise on a tiki boat or catch a live performance. This entertainment venue offers a combination of regularly-scheduled events and seasonal concerts. Bayfront Park offers free weekly classes such as yoga or women’s self-defense. Children can play on the state-of-the-art Lee and Tina Hills Playground, or whole families can enjoy--or even take part in--performances by the local Flying Trapeze School.
Bayfront Park
301 North Biscayne Blvd.
Miami, FL 33132
305-358-7550
bayfrontparkmiami.com