Attractions and Amusement Parks in Miami

40351 SW 192 Ave. Homestead/Florida City

305-247-2628

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You might wonder if a gator farm is necessary in South Florida, where the scaly critters inhabit people's backyards, swimming pools and garages. But the Everglades Alligator Farm -- the oldest of its kind in the area -- is special. More than a farm, this Homestead attraction is actually an adventure park. Here you can see wildlife shows, ride an airboat, and basically bask in the company of their 2,000 alligator residents. Only in South Florida, folks.

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Homestead-Miami Speedway

1 Speedway Blvd. Homestead/Florida City

305-230-5000

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Many people are surprised to discover South Florida has a race track. Understandably so. We might be South, but we're not exactly Southern - and there's nothing more Southern than Nascar. The Homestead-Miami Speedway is a whopping 640-acre facility that's active more than 280 days a year. They host the annual NASCAR Championship Races during Ford Championship Weekend, plus tons of other daredevil-worthy, rubber burning events throughout the rest of the year. If you've never been, it's a bucket-list, adrenaline-pumping kind of deal.

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The Kampong

4013 Douglas Rd. Coconut Grove

305-442-7169

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If you're into all things green, Coconut Grove's Kampong is the perfect place to revel in the majesty of Mother Nature. This historic garden boasts a whole host of flowering trees and tropical fruits, including candle fruit, peanut butter fruit, egg fruit, cocoplums, over 50 varieties of mango and numerous species of palms and cycads. The only location outside Hawaii included in the National Tropical Botanical Garden, this is a rare find indeed. Luckily, most Miamians don't even know it exists - so you can easily spend an idyllic afternoon there.

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Monkey Jungle

14805 SW 216th St. Cutler Bay/Palmetto Bay

305-235-1611

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With a name like Monkey Jungle, it's gotta be bananas. And if you're into primates, this is definitely the place for you. They've got more than 30 species including gibbons, guenons and spider monkeys at this Cutler Bay alterna-zoo. Walk under the mesh-covered path and the monkeys will surround you on all sides. You can even feed them raisins and peanuts. They like fruit and nuts, just like people! Honestly, how often can you come this close to our primate ancestors? It's worth a visit if just to recall our humble beginnings.

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Wynwood Walls

2520 NW Second Ave. Midtown/Wynwood/Design District

305-531-4411

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The world-famous Wynwood Walls is a Miami landmark not to be missed. This breathtaking succession of urban murals showcases vibrant, eye-popping works by a whole host of artists from the United States to Brazil, France, Japan, and beyond. Notable artists include Os Gemeos, Retna, Kenny Scharf, Barry McGee, Friends With You, Swoon and Ron English - and the eclectic assortment of aesthetic styles never tires.

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Zoo Miami

12400 SW 152nd St. West Kendall

305-251-0400

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Arcade Odyssey

12045 SW 117th Ave. East Kendall/Pinecrest

305-253-2722

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Due to the overwhelming rise of iPads and Playstations, most video arcades have gone the way of the dinosaurs. But at Arcade Odyssey, you can indulge in the ultimate retro throwback. This mecca for gamers boasts an astonishing selection of classics, from Mortal Kombat II to Terminator pinball to shoot 'em ups to all your other childhood favorites. Selections rotate, and include lots of rarities you probably won't see anywhere else. Everyone could stand to act like a kid every once in awhile, and here - it's expected.

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Artechouse Miami

736 Collins Ave., Miami Beach South Beach

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C. Madeleine's

13702 Biscayne Blvd. North Miami

305-945-7770

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This 10,000-square-foot North Miami Beach boutique is as much museum as it is attire emporium. Packed to the gills with carefully curated antique and vintage clothing, the shop has everything from Chanel to Hermès and all that's in between. If you can't find what you're looking for, the staff of C. Madeleine's will reach out to a roster of consignment sellers to dig it up. And anyway, isn't this way more interesting than mall shopping?

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Coopertown Airboat Rides & Restaurant

22700 SW 8th St. West Kendall

305-226-6048

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Nothing says Florida like airboat rides, swamp life and gator tails. If you're into all things Sunshine State, no matter how bizarre, you'll love Coopertown Airboat Rides & Restaurant. After riding around for the afternoon looking at local wildlife, nosh on said wildlife, including "delicacies" like frog legs, gator tail and catfish. This is Swamp-sourced fare at its best. So take a tourist along with and explore the side of Florida Miamians like to pretend doesn't exist. Welcome to Swampland.

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Dave & Buster's

3000 Oakwood Blvd. Hollywood

954-923-5505

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After a recent remodeling, this massive entertainment complex – a great place to watch sports – features more than 42 high-definition TVs, a wide variety of beers that come in what the bar calls “beer tubes” of 50 and 100 ounces. Try the calamari appetizer or the potato-chip encrusted chicken. Don't want to watch the game? There are more than 250 games and happy hours Monday to Friday from 4:30 to 7 p.m. – as well as Sunday through Thursday from 10 p.m. until closing. Football is the big game here, so head over on Sundays and try the $5 appetizers.

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Dezerland Park

14599 NE 19th Ave. North Miami

786-590-5000

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Everglades Safari Park

26700 SW Eighth St. Westchester/West Miami

305-226-6923

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Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden

10901 Old Cutler Rd. Coral Gables/S. Miami

305-667-1651

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Get a mobile glimpse of lush tropical foliage such as the rare petticoat palm, the gingerbread palm, and the cannonball tree and check out the new tropical fruit pavilion. Garden tram tours every hour on the hour.

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FunDimension

2129 NW First Ct. Midtown/Wynwood/Design District

786-360-1766

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Grapeland Water Park

1550 NW 37 Ave. Coral Gables/S. Miami

305-960-2950

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At Grapeland Water Park, also known as Black Beard's Beach, your little ones can get their wet and wild pillaging on like nowhere else. There's Shipwreck Island, Pirate's Plunge, the Captain's Lagoon, the Bucanneer River Ride and all the splish-splashy excitement kids can handle. They even offer swim lessons for the kiddos, and dive-in movies fit for the whole fam. It's 13 acres of well-kept water fun in Coral Gables that beats your neighbor's pool any day.

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House of Death

1700 NE Second Ave. Downtown/Overtown

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iFly Fort Lauderdale

11690 W. State Rd. 84 Davie

954-280-4359

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Jungle Island

1111 Parrot Jungle Trail Downtown/Overtown

305-400-7000

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As much as we'd all love to believe we're capable of Crocodile Dundee-style adventures, the truth is, we're better off looking at nature through fences and safety glass. So for those days when you're feeling just adventurous enough to take a gander at mother nature's wild offspring - there's Jungle Island. Great for kids, good enough for adults, it's at least an afternoon's worth of entertainment. Expect to pay extra for everything - even taking pictures with the animals. But really, where else are you going to see a liger? Plus tigers, kangaroos, camels, lemurs, monkeys, parrots. You know, all those animals that should be roaming around in REAL jungles. But we digress. Suck it up and cart your niece along with. It's better than Chuck E. Cheese, any day.

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loftVR

145 NW 36th St. Midtown/Wynwood/Design District

305-809-7773

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Lou La Vie Gallery

246 NE 15 St, Miami, Fl 33132 Downtown/Overtown

305-974-1914

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Miami Science Barge

1075 Biscayne Blvd. Downtown/Overtown

305-912-3439

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Miami Seaquarium

4400 Rickenbacker Causeway Key Biscayne

305-361-5705

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Miccosukkee Indian Village

US-41 Mile Marker 36 Westchester/West Miami

305-480-1924

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Motes Orchids

25000 Farm Life Rd. Homestead/Florida City

305-247-4398

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Museum of Ice Cream Miami

851 NE First Ave. Downtown/Overtown

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Museum of Sex

2200 NW 24th Ave. Midtown/Wynwood/Design District

786-206-9210

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Ocean Drive

Ocean Dr., Miami Beach South Beach

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Paradox Experience Miami

2301 N. Miami Ave. Midtown/Wynwood/Design District

305-614-3808

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Philly in Miami

1059 Collins Ave., Miami Beach South Beach

305-538-5824

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Safari Edventure

23700 SW 142nd Ave. Homestead/Florida City

305-238-9453

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Santa's Enchanted Forest

7900 SW 40th St. West Dade

305-559-9689

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The Shops at Sunset Place

5701 Sunset Dr., South Miami Coral Gables/S. Miami

305-663-0482

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Most malls aren't even worth a mention. After all, what's to say about tacky shops and chain restaurants? But the Shops at Sunset Place in South Miami offers a unique shopping experience worth our attention. This outdoor mall boasts many of the popular chains - Forever 21, Express, Gap, Victoria's Secret, etc. But it's also home to an IMAX theater, a boozy bowling alley and one of Miami's only remaining bookstores. Honestly, it's got almost everything you need.

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