Things to Do in Miami During the Day

South Beach

• A trip to Miami would not be complete without a visit to famed South Beach. Take a stroll along trendy Collins Avenue while marveling at its Art Deco architecture; along the route, discover the South Beach designer district, featuring stores such as Versace, Todd Oldham, Kenneth Cole, Hugo Boss and Betsey Johnson. Soak up some rays on the white, sandy beach in the morning, and head to Lincoln Road for a spot of lunch and some heavy duty people-watching. With seven blocks closed to traffic, Lincoln Road is a pedestrian mall, and one of South Beach's main restaurant and eclectic shopping areas. This section of South Beach features street performers; numerous outdoor cafes; bohemian clothing stores; and art galleries, such as the impressive Art Center South Florida.

Miami Seaquarium

• Located on Rickenbacker Causeway between downtown Miami and Miami Beach, the 38-acre outdoor Miami Seaquarium guarantees a fun-filled day for kids of all ages. The entertainment park has eight different marine animal shows daily, including the antics of Salty the Sea Lion and friends in the Golden Dome Sea Lion Show; and the impressive Killer Whale and Dolphin Show, showcasing Lolita the Killer Whale. Dolphin encounters are offered at the park for an additional fee. Convenient food establishments and various gift shops are scattered throughout the property. The Miami Seaquarium is open daily from 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.

  Miami Seaquarium

  4400 Rickenbacker Causeway

  Key Biscayne, FL 33149

  305-361-5705

  miamiseaquarium.com

Miami Museum of Science

• The Miami Museum of Science is not only home to several science exhibits, but also the Miami Planetarium and a Wildlife Center. As of October 2010, guests can visit the interactive "Energy Dance Floor," which, when when danced upon, converts energy into electricity and "Fuels of the Future;" visitors will discover new, cleaner and more sustainable technologies for fueling.

  Guests should also check out the Planetarium, home of Jack Horkheimer's Star Gazer-the first and only weekly astronomy television series- which houses an auditorium with a 65-foot diameter domed projection screen and 231 seats. This impressive SPITZ "Space Transit Planetarium" star projector is able to reproduce the stars and planets as seen from anywhere on Earth at any time of year.

  Get a close look at birds of prey in the Wildlife Center. The Wildlife Center's main purpose is to research and rehabilitate injured birds of prey. The museum features a gift store selling all kinds of science goodies, including telescopes and science experiment kits. The Miami Museum of Science is open daily from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

  Miami Museum of Science

  3280 South Miami Ave.

  Miami, FL 33129

  305-646-4200

  miamisci.org